Common Assessment #3

Practice Questions

Question #1

• Group 17 molecules on the periodic table usually—

• A. Become solids• B. Lose electrons• C. Gain electrons• D. Form large molecules

• Answer: C

Question #2

• Which element most readily accepts electrons?

• A. Nitrogen• B. Lithium• C. Silicon• D. Chlorine

• Answer: D

Question #3

• An element with 5 valence electrons and 5 protons is most likely:

• A. Boron• B. Neon• C. Cesium• D. Aluminum

• Answer: A

Question #4

• An unidentified element has been discovered. It has properties similar to Fluorine and Bromine. But it has a higher atomic mass than either one. What is it?

• A. Sulfur• B. Xenon• C. Iodine• D. Sodium• Answer: C

Question #5

• The elements from which group most likely react with Mg?

• A. Group 2• B. Group 16• C. Group 17• D. Group 13

Answer: B

Question #6

• Which elements are non-reactive and do not combine with any other element?

• A. Group 18• B. Group 17• C. Group 11• D. Group 1

• Answer: A

Question 7

• Which elements react in the most similar way?

• A. Na, Mg, Al• B. O, F, B• C. Li, Na, K• D. Si, As, Te

• Answer: C

Question #8

• Which element donates 2 electrons?

• A. Na• B. La• C. O• D. Sr

Answer: D

Question #9

• Which element carries a +1 charge?

• A. Na• B. Be• C. F• D. O

• Answer: A