Answer the following using the periodic table of the elements:

I. Classify the following elements as metals, non-metals, and metalloids.

a. Aluminum
b. Boron
c. Bromine
d. Copper
e. Germanium
f. Nitrogen
II. Classify the following elements as transition metals, rare earth elements,
and noble gases.
a. Argon
b. Cerium
c. Chromium
d. Helium
e. Iron
f. Uranium
III. Arrange the following series of elements according to increasing
ionization energy.
Mg P Si Cl
IV. Arrange the following elements according to increasing electron affinity.
B F N C
V. Rank the following elements in order of increasing electronegativity.
Cs I Ba Cl F Br Ra
VI. Which of the following elements is an alkali metal?
P Cu Na Mg
VII. Which of the following elements is a halogen?
N I O S
VIII. Which of the following elements is an alkaline earth metals?
K Li Ag Ca