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The History and Arrangement of the Periodic Table — Unit test Answers

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Which element has an ion that is smaller than an ion of calcium?

A
potassium
B
strontium
C
cesium
D
magnesium
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Which shows the electron configuration for Silicon (Si)?

A
[Ar]4s23d104p4
B
[Ar]3d14s2
C
[Ne]3s23p4
D
[Ne]3s23p2
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What is the electron configuration for helium (He)?

A
1s1
B
1s2
C
1s22s1
D
1s22s2
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Chuck wants to know how many electrons in an atom are not paired up. Which model would be best for Chuck to write out?

A
a set of quantum numbers for the last electron in the atom
B
a configuration with numbers, letters, and superscripts
C
a dot structure of the atom
D
an orbital notation of the atom
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Which element would most likely have chemical properties similar to that of magnesium (Mg)?

A
Ar
B
Ca
C
F
D
Ni
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What is the electron configuration of chlorine (Cl)?

A
1s22s22p63s23p3
B
1s22s22p63s23p5
C
1s22s22p63s24s23p3
D
1s22s22p63s23p23d3
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The symbol for xenon (Xe) would be a part of the noble gas notation for the element

A
antimony.
B
cesium.
C
radium.
D
uranium.
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A piece of sodium metal can be described as

A
a pure substance and a compound.
B
an impure substance that is reactive.
C
an impure substance that is unreactive.
D
a pure substance and an element.

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