Correctly complete the following statements.

1.  The energy necessary to remove the most loosely attached electron from an atom is called
     _______________ energy.

2.  Gases such as chlorine and fluorine are called  _______________ gases.  (in group 17)

3.  A(n) _______________ is any charged atom.

4.  Those elements having a completely filled outer electron shell are called _______________.

5.  Those elements having properties between the properties of metals and nonmetals
     are called  _______________.

6.  Luster is the __________________ of a metal.

7.  _______________________ refers to the ability of a metal to be shaped by a hammer.

8.  The term __________________ refers to the fact that most metals can be drawn into a wire.

Multiple Choice Section

Correctly complete or answer the following questions.

1. The number of protons in an atom's nucleus is its atomic
    (1.)  mass   (2.) number   (3.) weight.  (4.) symbol.

2. Each horizontal row across the periodic table is called a(n)
    (1.)  period.  (2.) group.  (3.) family  (4.) element.

3. The elements in each family of the periodic table have the same
    (1.) number of protons.  (2.) atomic mass.  (3.) number of valence electrons.
    (4.)  atomic size

4.  A metal that can be pounded into a shape is  (1.) malleable  (2.) ductile.
     (3.) an alloy   (4.) a metalloid

5.  Which scientist devised the first periodic table of the elements?   (1.) Newton
     (2.) Mendeleev  (3.) Darwin  (4.) Thomson

6.  Which substances take up approximately 2/3 of the elements on the left hand side of
      the periodic table?   (1.) metals  (2.) nonmetals  (3.) metalloids

7.  Which would include substances (other than hydrogen) with only one valence electron
      that tends to be easily lost?   (1.) metals  (2.) nonmetals  (3.) metalloids

8.   Which elements are found along the zig zag line of the periodic table and tend
       gain or lose electrons?  (1.) metals  (2.) nonmetals  (3.) metalloids

9.   Elements found on the right hand side of the periodic table which tend to gain electrons
      (or already have a filled valence) are called  (1.) metals  (2.) nonmetals  (3.) metalloids

10.  Which would most likely be a property of a nonmetal?   (1.) low density  (2.) very malleable
       (3.) a good conductor of heat and electricity  (4.) relatively high melting points

Short Answer Section

1.  List four properties common to most metals.
 

2.  List four properties common to most nonmetals.

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