Elements Revision

Question 1

Lithium— describe this element

Answer 1

Symbol=AI
Group 3
Period 3
Metal
Good electrical conductor

Question 2

Strontium— describe this element

Answer 2

Symbol= Sr
Group 2
Period 5
Metal
Used to make alloys for engineers

Question 3

Boron— describe this element

Answer 3

Symbol= B
Group 3
Period 2
Non-metal 
Used to make bullet-proof vests

Question 4

Calcium— describe this element

Answer 4

Symbol= Ca
Group 2
Period 4
Metal
Used as a deoxider in steel

Question 5

Rubidium— describe this element

Answer 5

Symbol= Rb
Group 1
Period 5
Metal
Used to remove oxygen from vacuum tubes

Question 6

Carbon— describe this element

Answer 6

Symbol=C
Group 4
Period 2
Non-metal
Used to conduct electricity

Question 7

Chlorine— describe this element

Answer 7

Symbol= CI
Group 7
Period 3
Diatomic element 
Used in bleaches

Question 8

Silicon— describe this element

Answer 8

Symbol= Si
Group 4
Period 3
Semi-metal 
Used in electronics and computers

Question 9

Fluorine— describe this element

Answer 9

Symbol= F
Group 7
Period 2
Diatomic element 
Used in toothpaste

Question 10

Nitrogen— describe this element

Answer 10

Symbol= N
Group 5
Period 2
Non-metal 
Used in plant fertilisers and ammonia

Question 11

Neon— describe this element

Answer 11

Symbol=Ne
Group 0
Period 2
Non-metal 
Used in neon signs

Question 12

Phosphorus— describe this element

Answer 12

Symbol= P
Group 5 
Period 3
Non-metal 
Used in plant fertilisers and ends of matches

Question 13

Helium— describe this element

Answer 13

Symbol=He
Group 0
Period 1
Non-metal 
Used in balloons

Question 14

Sulphur— describe this element

Answer 14

Symbol= S
Group 6
Period 3
Non-metal 
Used in fireworks

Question 15

Oxygen— describe this element

Answer 15

Symbol= O
Group 6
Period 2
Non-metal 
Used by every living organisim and burning things

Question 16

Aluminium— describe this element

Answer 16

Symbol= AI
Group 3
Period 3
Metal
Used yo make kitchen utensils