Question

If an element has fewer electrons than it does protons, or it has more electrons than it does protons, it is referred to as a(n) _________.(1 point)
Responses

Element
Element

Atom
Atom

Ion
Ion

Molecule
Molecule
Question 2
The periodic table is arranged by various patterns. The pattern that represents the ions in each group as you go across the table are: (1 point)
Responses

+1, +2, +3, +/-4, -3, -2, -1, 0
+1, +2, +3, +/-4, -3, -2, -1, 0

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 0
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 0

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

-1, -2, -3, +/-4, +3, +2, +1, 0
-1, -2, -3, +/-4, +3, +2, +1, 0
Question 3
When looking at the periodic table, what special name is given to the elements in group 17 of the table? (1 point)
Responses

Halogens
Halogens

Alkaline Earth Metals
Alkaline Earth Metals

Alkali Metals
Alkali Metals

Noble Gases
Noble Gases
Question 4
The tendency of an atom to attract electrons to itself from an atom of another element is referred to as _______. (1 point)
Responses

isotope
isotope

Periodicity
Periodicity

electronegativity
electronegativity

Valence Electrons

Answer 1

Here are the correct responses to each question:

**Question 1:** If an element has fewer electrons than it does protons, or it has more electrons than it does protons, it is referred to as a(n) _________.
**Response:** **Ion**

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**Question 2:** The periodic table is arranged by various patterns. The pattern that represents the ions in each group as you go across the table are:
**Response:** **+1, +2, +3, +/-4, -3, -2, -1, 0**

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**Question 3:** When looking at the periodic table, what special name is given to the elements in group 17 of the table?
**Response:** **Halogens**

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**Question 4:** The tendency of an atom to attract electrons to itself from an atom of another element is referred to as _______.
**Response:** **electronegativity**

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