The modern periodic table (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Quizzes
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How are elements arranged in the modern periodic table?
How are elements arranged in the modern periodic table?
By atomic number
What are the vertical columns in the periodic table called?
What are the vertical columns in the periodic table called?
Groups
What are the horizontal rows in the periodic table called?
What are the horizontal rows in the periodic table called?
Periods
What do metals do with electrons in ionic compounds?
What do metals do with electrons in ionic compounds?
Lose electrons to form positive ions
What do non-metals do with electrons in ionic compounds?
What do non-metals do with electrons in ionic compounds?
Gain electrons to form negative ions
Which metal is NOT solid at room temperature?
Which metal is NOT solid at room temperature?
Mercury
Do most non-metals conduct electricity?
Do most non-metals conduct electricity?
No, except some forms of carbon
Why do elements in the same group have similar properties?
Why do elements in the same group have similar properties?
Same number of outer electrons
An element has 6 outer electrons. Which group does it belong to?
An element has 6 outer electrons. Which group does it belong to?
Group 6
How did Mendeleev originally arrange elements?
How did Mendeleev originally arrange elements?
By atomic weight
Why did Mendeleev place tellurium before iodine despite its higher atomic weight?
Why did Mendeleev place tellurium before iodine despite its higher atomic weight?
Chemical properties fitted better
What is characteristic of metals' outer shells?
What is characteristic of metals' outer shells?
Few electrons in outer shell