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1. The atomic number of an atom is the number of ______ in the atom's nucleus.

A Neutrinos B Neutrons C Electrons D Protons

2. Elements in the same column of the Periodic Table have what in common?

A The same number of electrons in the outermost shell B The same number of electron shells C The same atomic weight D The same total number of electrons

3. What are the horizontal rows of the Periodic Table called?

A Layers B Shells C Bases D Periods

4. What family of elements is in the right-most column of the Periodic Table?

A Noble gases B Halogens C Alkali metals D Transition metals

5. What family of elements is in the left-most column of the Periodic Table?

A Alkali metals B Transition metals C Halogens D Actinides

6. Elements in the Periodic Table are listed in order of their ________.

A Melting point B Density C Electrons D Atomic number

7. Which of the following is the abbreviation for the element gold?

A Au B G C Go D Fe

8. What scientist is usually credited with inventing the Periodic Table?

A Dmitri Mendeleyev B Antoine Lavoisier C Albert Einstein D Isaac Newton

9. What is the abbreviation used in the Periodic Table for hydrogen?

A Hd B H C Fe D Hy

10. What is the name of the family of elements that has a full outer shell of electrons?

A Halogens B Transition metals C Alkali metals D Noble gases

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