Metalloids — Unit test Answers

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What is an atomic nucleus?

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the outer part of an atom in which electrons move
B
the outer part of an atom in which neutrons move
C
the central part of an atom, composed of protons and neutrons
D
the central part of an atom, composed of protons and electrons
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Rutherford used positively charged particles to investigate the structure of the atom. The results surprised him, and he developed the atomic model shown below.

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A few positive particles bounced back because they bounced off of the net formed by the ovals.
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A few positive particles bounced back because they were pushed away from the positive center.
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Most positive particles passed through because of the empty space between the outer edge and the center.
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Most positive particles passed through because they were attracted by the small particles moving around the center.
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Which statement describes the location of most metalloids on the periodic table?

A
The metalloids are located below metals and above nonmetals within a group.
B
The metalloids are located below nonmetals and above metals within a group.
C
The metalloids are located to the right of nonmetals and to the right of metals within a period.
D
The metalloids are located to the left of nonmetals and to the left of metals within a period.
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This is how manganese appears in the periodic table.

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period symbol of manganese
B
isotope symbol of manganese
C
group symbol of manganese
D
chemical symbol of manganese
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Particle A has very little mass in comparison to Particle B. Both particles are in the same atom. Which is the best conclusion about Particles A and B?

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They have the same charge.
B
They are located in the nucleus together.
C
Particle A has a positive charge, and Particle B is neutral.
D
Particle A orbits the nucleus, and Particle B is located in the nucleus.
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While looking at bromine (Br) on the periodic table, a student needs to find another element with very similar chemical properties but with a different atomic mass. Which best describes the student’s options?

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There are two possible elements, and they are directly to the left and right of bromine.
B
There are two possible elements, and they are directly above and below bromine.
C
There are many possible elements, and they are all in the same vertical column as bromine.
D
There are many possible elements, and they are all in the same horizontal row as bromine.
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What best describes the states of nonmetals when they are at room temperature?

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Most nonmetals are gaseous, but some are liquid or solid.
B
All nonmetals are gaseous unless they bond with a metal.
C
Most nonmetals are solids, but some are gaseous or liquid.
D
All nonmetals are solid unless they bond with a metal.
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The atomic number of beryllium (Be) is 4, and the atomic number of barium (Ba) is 56. Which comparison is best supported by this information?

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They are in the same group because they have similar atomic masses, but they are in different periods because they have different chemical properties.
B
They are in the same group because they have similar chemical properties, but they are in different periods because they have very different atomic numbers.
C
They are in the same group because their atomic numbers are each multiples of four, but they are in different periods because they have different chemical properties.
D
They are in the same group because they have similar atomic masses, but they are in different periods because they have very different atomic numbers.
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Who was the first chemist to organize elements by atomic number?

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Johann Wolfgang Döbereiner
B
Antoine Lavoisier
C
Henry Moseley
D
John Newlands

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