elements of the Periodic Table

Question 1

What are the three main categories of elements in the periodic table?

Answer 1

Metals, semi-metals, and non-metals.

Question 2

True or False: All metals are solid at room temperature.

Answer 2

False.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: Non-metals are typically _____ conductors of electricity.

Answer 3

poor.

Question 4

Which group in the periodic table contains the alkali metals?

Answer 4

Group 1.

Question 5

What state of matter are most non-metals found in at room temperature?

Answer 5

Gases.

Question 6

Short Answer: What are semi-metals also known as?

Answer 6

Metalloids.

Question 7

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of metals? A) Malleable B) Dull C) Good conductors of heat

Answer 7

B) Dull.

Question 8

What is the term for the horizontal rows in the periodic table?

Answer 8

Periods.

Question 9

True or False: Gases have a definite shape and volume.

Answer 9

False.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: Elements in the same group have similar _____ properties.

Answer 10

chemical.