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Sci-Tech 11 – Elements Unit Test
Elements Unit Test
Directions: Choose the BEST response.
1.
The word atom comes from the Greek word atomos, meaning;
a.
b.
c.
d.
really, really small
“indivisible” or “uncuttable”
atomic
building block
2. It wasn’t until an English scientist by the name of Robert Boyle came along, that the
world finally accepted the fact that there are more than the original four elements of;
a.
b.
c.
d.
fire, water, earth and stone
earth, wind, fire and wood
earth, air, water and fire
stone, liquid, air and flame
3. Any pure substance that cannot be chemically broken down into a simpler substance is
a(n);
a.
b.
c.
d.
compound
element
properties
atom
4. Scientists eventually realized that each element was different and had its own
__________ which was any observable fact that can be used to distinguish one
substance from another.
a.
b.
c.
d.
compound
element
properties
atom
5. The ancient science of trying to turn Lead into Gold was known as;
a.
b.
c.
d.
Fool’s Gold
Alchemy
Chemistry
Botony
6. Using the diagram found to the right, identify the correct term for the letter “A”.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Symbol
Atomic Mass
Atomic Number
Element Number
7. Using the diagram found to the right, identify the
correct term for the letter “B”.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Symbol
Atomic Mass
Atomic Number
Element Number
8. Using the diagram found to the right, identify the
correct term for the letter “C”.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Symbol
Atomic Mass
Atomic Number
Element Number
9. A Dutch scientist by the name of Neils Bohr was the first scientist to figure out that
electrons that orbit the nucleus of an atom (sometimes called shells) can only hold a
certain number of electrons. Which of the following sets of numbers describe the
number of electrons in the first three shells of an atom?
a.
b.
c.
d.
2, 8, 8
1, 2, 3
2, 4, 6
8, 8, 2
10. The periodic table of elements is organized
a.
b.
c.
d.
alphabetically
numerically
into families of similar properties
haphazardly
Part II – Short Answer
Directions: In your own words, describe the make up of an atom. Be sure to include all
proper names of each of its parts.
You will be marked out of 5 for your ability to answer the question using complete
sentences and providing specific examples or information.
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