Topic 5A:

1. The table to the right shows the number of protons in an atom of four different elements. According to the periodic table, which of these elements is NOT a representative element? AT BQ CX

Element T Q X Z

Number of Protons 2 7 12 25 DZ

2. Why is cobalt (Co) placed before nickel (Ni) on the periodic table of the elements even though it has a higher average atomic mass than nickel? A. Nickel has one more proton. B. Cobalt was discovered first. C. Nickel has fewer electrons. D. Cobalt has a lower density.

3. Mendeleev is credited as being the first person to devise a useful system for organizing the elements into a table. What criteria did Mendeleev use to arrange the elements in his table? A B C D the number of protons the number of electrons the atomic mass the atomic number

Use the section of the periodic table below to answer questions 19 and 20: 4. Who would have ordered their periodic table in the same way as the one shown? A B C D Mosley Mendeleev Rutherford Thomson

51 Sb
121.757

52 Te
127.60

53 I
126.904

83 Bi
208.980

84 Po
208.982

85 At
209.987

5. Which elements would show similar chemical reactivity? A B C D I and Bi Te and Sb Sb and At I and At