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Chemistry – Atomic and Molecular Structure Lesson 1-3 Pretest



Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

Which group in the Periodic Table of the Elements is called the Alkaline Earth Metals?
a.
Group 1
b.
Group 8
c.
Group 7
d.
Group 2
 

 2. 

The ______ determines how many electrons are available for sharing.
a.
distance from carbon
b.
Periodic Table of the Elements columns
c.
Periodic Table of the Elements rows
d.
distance from Hydrogen
 

 3. 

Which group in the Periodic Table of the Elements is called Transition Metals?
a.
Group 3
b.
Group 12
c.
Groups 3 through 12
d.
All except for Group 3 and Group 12
 

 4. 

Li has _______ electron(s) for sharing.
a.
4
b.
3
c.
2
d.
1
 

 5. 

Thorium is _____.
a.
an actinide
b.
a lanthanide
c.
an alkaline earth metal
d.
a gas
 



 
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