Abacus Code 3.1.

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CHEMISTRY SUBUNIT 1 TEST- PERIODIC TABLE/TRENDS
Form A
Integrated Science-1
You will need a Periodic Table to complete this exam.

Multiple Choice (1 point each):

1. Each of the following is an example of a physical property of matter except:

a. density b. flammability c. color d. odor

2. Which of the following is an example of a chemical property?

a. density b. oxidation (rusting) c. malleability d. ductility

3. Lithium, sodium, and potassium are all:

a. alkali metals b. alkaline earth metals c. semimetals d. transition metals

4. An example of an alkaline earth metal is:

a. cobalt b. magnesium c. hydrogen d. tin e. silicon

5. In which one of these parts of the periodic table are transition metals located?
a. in groups 1 &2 at the left side of the table
b. in group 18 at the right side of the table
c. in groups 3-12 across the middle of the table
d. in the lanthanoid and actinoid series

6. Which chemical group is called the halogens?

a. group 1 b. group 2 c. groups 3-12 d. group 17 e. group 18

7. In general, as you move across a period (from left to right), ionization energies
a. increase b. decrease c. stay the same

8. Which would have the lower ionization energy, boron or oxygen?

a. boron b. oxygen c. they would be the same d. neither ionizes

9. The reason that the ionization energies of elements decrease as you move down a column
on the periodic table is that as you go down the column:
a. the number of protons increases
b. the electrons are farther away from the nucleus
c. there are more neutrons
d. each element is more stable
10. Which would be the least electronegative?
a. bromine b. copper c. calcium d. potassium

11. Which would be the most electronegative?

a. fluorine b. chlorine c. bromine d. iodine

12. As you move across a period, from left to right ,the size of the atoms of each element
a. increases b. decreases c. stays the same

13. An atom of boron would be:

a. larger than an atom of beryllium
b. smaller than an atom of lithium
c. smaller than an atom of nitrogen
d. smaller than an atom of neon

14 Which would be larger than a sodium ion?

a. a helium atom c. a lithium ion
b. a sodium atom d. none of the above

15. Which of the following would change the mass of an atom the least?
a. removing an electron c. adding a proton
b. adding a neutron d. removing an proton

16. The atomic number of nickel is:

a. 10 b. 28 c. 58 d. 59

17. How many electrons does potassium have?

a. 2 b. 19 c. 20 d. 39

18. Which of the following elements has an atomic mass of 20.179?

a. Br b. At c. W d. Ne

19. Strontium is an example of a/an

a. metal b. nonmetal c. semimetal/metalloid e. none of the above

20. Which of the following elements has the same number of valence electrons as sulfur?
a. Ca b. Li c. I d. O

Abacus Code 3.1.1

CHEMISTRY SUBUNIT 1 TEST- PERIODIC TABLE/TRENDS
 Form A
Integrated Science-1
You will need a Periodic Table to complete this exam.

Short Essay Questions (20 points total):

1. Explain why the noble (inert) gases do not react with any other elements. ( 7 points)

2. Explain why a car would not be made of wood. Your answer should involve the
physical and chemical properties of wood. (7 points)

3. The location of an element on the Periodic Table can help you figure out how many
valence electrons an element has. Explain why this is true, and if it is true in all cases. (6
points)
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CHEMISTRY SUBUNIT 1 TEST- PERIODIC TABLE/TRENDS
Integrated Science-1
LAB PRACTICAL

Directions:

At your station you have been given various testing materials and 3 samples. In
the time provided, you will need to test each sample using all your senses (except
taste) and the materials provided. Record all observable physical and chemical
properties in the data table provided. Use safe methods for handling all chemicals
and be sure to clean your station when you have completed the task.

Data Table:

Sample: Physical Properties Chemical Properties

#1

#2

#3
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CHEMISTRY SUBUNIT 1 TEST- PERIODIC TABLE/TRENDS
Integrated Science-1
LAB PRACTICAL - Teacher Instructions

Purpose:
This lab practical was designed to test a student's understanding of physical and chemical
properties of various samples that requires them to use their senses in a lab setting. Obviously,
students should have used all testing materials prior to the practical itself.

Materials:
The materials that you use will depend on what is available at your site. It is very important that
you remind students to also use their other senses (sight and touch) to make additional
observations. You will need to supply each station with the appropriate safety and clean up
materials (eye goggles, aprons, paper towels, wash bottle, waste container, etc.) dependent upon
what is actually used in the lab.

Suggested samples are:

 metal strips (zinc, aluminum, iron, or copper would work well)
 white powder (baking soda, talc, cornstarch, or baking powder)
 minerals (magnetite, graphite, or halite)
 rocks (limestone, pumice, or quartz)
 etc.

Suggested testing materials to use for testing physical and chemical properties are:
 magnet, conductivity tester, scale/balance, ruler, nail, dropper bottle of acid and
water, nail, scratch plate, streak plate, etc.

Instruction:
Due to limited supplies, it is recommended that you run the lab practical and the multiple
choice portions of this exam at the same time. For example, as half the class takes the multiple
choice portion, the other half can be completing the lab practical, then rotate the groups. As the
lab practical is designed, there is no rotation and you could easily place different samples at
adjacent lab stations to avoid "sharing" of results. The short answer portion could then be run
on a separate day, or if on block scheduling after completing the multiple choice and lab
practical sections.