Periodic Table

Section A: Multiple Choice

. Which of the following is NOT a property of metals?
. a) Good conductors of electricity
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. b) High electronegativity
. c) Malleable and ductile
. d) Typically shiny in appearance
. Which group in the periodic table contains the most reactive metals?
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. a) Group 1 (Alkali Metals)
. b) Group 2 (Alkaline Earth Metals)
. c) Group 7 (Halogens)
. d) Group 8 (Noble Gases)
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. Which of the following elements is a transition metal?
. a) Sodium (Na)
. b) Zinc (Zn)
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. c) Oxygen (O)
. d) Chlorine (Cl)
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. Which group in the periodic table contains the noble gases?
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. a) Group 1
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. b) Group 2
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. c) Group 7
. d) Group 8
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. Which trend describes how the atomic radius changes across a period from left to right?
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. a) Increases
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. b) Decreases
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. c) Remains constant
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. d) Fluctuates randomly
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Section B: True or False
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. Non-metals are generally good conductors of electricity. (True/False)
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. All transition metals have similar chemical properties. (True/False)
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. The noble gases are chemically reactive. (True/False)
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. Elements in the same group of the periodic table have similar chemical properties. (True/
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False)
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. The atomic radius generally decreases as you move down a group in the periodic table.
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(True/False)
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Section D: Application
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. Choose one element from each of the following categories: alkali metal, halogen, noble
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gas, and transition metal. For each element, state its symbol and one practical application
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or use.
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Section E: Extension
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. Design, Investigate and explain how the reactivity of metals changes as you move down a
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group in the periodic table.
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True or False
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. Alkali metals are typically found in nature in their elemental form. (True/False)
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 . Halogens readily form compounds with metals to produce salts. (True/False)
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. Transition metals are typically poor conductors of electricity. (True/False)
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. Noble gases have complete outer electron shells. (True/False)
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. Explain why alkali metals are stored under oil.
. Describe one characteristic property of halogens and provide an example of a halogen