Elements

Question 1

What is an element?

Answer 1

An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

Question 2

True or False: An element is made up of two or more types of atoms.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The periodic table organizes elements based on their ______.

Answer 3

atomic number

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an element: Oxygen, Water, Gold?

Answer 4

Water

Question 5

What are the three main categories of elements?

Answer 5

Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids

Question 6

True or False: All elements have unique chemical symbols.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

What is the chemical symbol for Iron?

Answer 7

Fe

Question 8

Which element is known as the ‘building block of life’?

Answer 8

Carbon

Question 9

Multiple choice: Which element has the highest atomic number? A) Helium B) Uranium C) Oganesson

Answer 9

C) Oganesson

Question 10

What is the state of most nonmetals at room temperature?

Answer 10

Gaseous