The Elements and the Periodic Table (HSC SSCE Chemistry): Quizzes
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What is the defining characteristic of elements?
What is the defining characteristic of elements?
Cannot be broken down by chemical means
Which two elements are liquids at room temperature?
Which two elements are liquids at room temperature?
Mercury and bromine
What percentage of dry atmosphere is oxygen ()?
What percentage of dry atmosphere is oxygen ()?
21%
Which property is characteristic of metals?
Which property is characteristic of metals?
Malleable and ductile
What is the only liquid non-metal?
What is the only liquid non-metal?
Bromine
Which element is a semi-metal (metalloid)?
Which element is a semi-metal (metalloid)?
Silicon
How many groups are in the periodic table?
How many groups are in the periodic table?
18
What is the special name for Group 17 elements?
What is the special name for Group 17 elements?
Halogens
Where are non-metals located in the periodic table?
Where are non-metals located in the periodic table?
Top and right
In Group 14, which elements are semi-metals?
In Group 14, which elements are semi-metals?
Silicon and germanium