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Periodic Table

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Instructions: Chemical elements, symbols, and properties

1.
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
A
Gd
B
Au
C
Go
D
Ag
2.
Which element has the atomic number 1?
A
Helium
B
Hydrogen
C
Carbon
D
Lithium
3.
What is the most abundant element in the Earth's atmosphere?
A
Carbon Dioxide
B
Argon
C
Nitrogen
D
Oxygen
4.
Which element is represented by the symbol 'Fe'?
A
Fermium
B
Francium
C
Fluorine
D
Iron
5.
What is the lightest element on the periodic table?
A
Boron
B
Lithium
C
Helium
D
Hydrogen
6.
Which noble gas is used to fill party balloons to make them float?
A
Xenon
B
Argon
C
Neon
D
Helium
7.
What element does the symbol 'Na' represent?
A
Neon
B
Nickel
C
Nitrogen
D
Sodium
8.
Which element is essential for making steel when combined with iron?
A
Copper
B
Tin
C
Carbon
D
Zinc
9.
What is the chemical symbol for silver?
A
Ag
B
Sv
C
Sr
D
Si
10.
Which element, atomic number 6, is the basis of all organic life?
A
Carbon
B
Calcium
C
Cobalt
D
Chlorine
11.
What is the only metal that is liquid at standard room temperature?
A
Mercury
B
Cesium
C
Gallium
D
Bromine
12.
Which element has the symbol 'K'?
A
Krypton
B
Potassium
C
Calcium
D
Phosphorus
13.
What gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?
A
Nitrogen
B
Hydrogen
C
Carbon Dioxide
D
Oxygen
14.
Which element is the main component of table salt along with chlorine?
A
Calcium
B
Magnesium
C
Potassium
D
Sodium
15.
What is the heaviest naturally occurring element?
A
Radium
B
Lead
C
Uranium
D
Plutonium

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