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4

The first model of the atom was developed through

A
scientific experimentation and data analysis with water vapor and gases.
B
observation of the light emitted by elements when they are heated.
C
thinking about the smallest particles of matter without experimenting.
D
analyzing the effects of a magnet on the path of a cathode ray.
5

The elements in group 17 of the periodic table are all called halogens. All halogens have the same

A
atomic number.
B
atomic mass.
C
number of possible isotopes.
D
number of valence electrons.
7

How many atoms of each element are in the chemical formula Ca(OH)2?

A
1 calcium, 1 oxygen, and 1 hydrogen
B
1 calcium, 2 oxygen, and 2 hydrogen
C
2 calcium, 1 oxygen, and 2 hydrogen
D
2 calcium, 2 oxygen, and 2 hydrogen
8

"Na2SO3” represents sodium sulfite.What does the 4 mean in the formula 4Na2SO3?

A
There are four atoms of sodium.
B
There are four atoms of sodium sulfite.
C
There are four molecules of sodium sulfite.
D
There are four elements in sodium sulfite.
9

Which determines the reactivity of an alkali metal?

A
its boiling and melting points
B
the shininess of its surface
C
the number of protons it has
D
its ability to lose electrons
10

When an atom that has no charge loses two electrons, it becomes a

A
positive ion.
B
negative ion.
C
positive isotope.
D
negative isotope.
11

A blue circle labeled proton and A overlaps a pink circle labeled electron and C. The overlap is labeled B.

Question illustration
A
Is found in the nucleus
B
Has mass of 1 amu
C
Orbits the nucleus
D
Is electrically charged
13

Which property do metalloids share with nonmetals?

A
Both are brittle.
B
Both are shiny.
C
Both have low melting points.
D
Both are very conductive.
14

Which lists the elements in order from most conductive to least conductive?

A
potassium (K), selenium (Se), germanium (Ge)
B
germanium (Ge), potassium (K), selenium (Se)
C
selenium (Se), germanium (Ge), potassium (K)
D
potassium (K), germanium (Ge), selenium (Se)
15

Which element is most likely to be shiny?

A
sulfur (S)
B
boron (B)
C
calcium (Ca)
D
fluorine (F)
16

Which argument best explains the charge of an atomic nucleus?

A
An atomic nucleus is positively charged because it is composed of neutrons.
B
An atomic nucleus is positively charged because it is composed of protons.
C
An atomic nucleus is negatively charged because it is composed of electrons.
D
An atomic nucleus is negatively charged because it is composed of neutrons.
19

Atom A and Atom B have the same number of protons, but they do not have the same number of neutrons.Which statement describes these atoms?

A
Atom A and Atom B are isotopes of the same element.
B
Atom A and Atom B are different elements.
C
Atom A and Atom B have different atomic numbers.
D
Atom A and Atom B have the same mass number.
20

Which properties are characteristic of metalloids?

A
high electrical conductivity and a high melting point
B
low electrical conductivity and a low melting point
C
intermediate conductivity and a high melting point
D
intermediate conductivity and a low melting point

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