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

Atom

Ion

Molecule

Element


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, 5, 6, 7, 8


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


+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


Noble Gases


Alkali Metals


Alkaline Earth Metals


Halogens


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

electronegativity

Valence Electrons

Periodicity

isotope

Answer 1

**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) **Ion**.

**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, +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? **Halogens**.

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