Matter and its interactions quiz 2

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Physical Properties Quiz Name ____________________________________

8th Grade PSI Science Score: _________________ / 25 points

Periodic Table Required

True or False Fixers: For each statement, write T if the statement is True or F if it is false. If the statement is false, you must rewrite the sentence on the line while fixing the mistake. (10 points total)

1. ________ Elements of the same period are said to be members of the same family.

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2. ________ Metalloids are elements that are similar to both metals and nonmetals.

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3. ________ The Noble gases are the most reactive elements in the Periodic Table.

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4. ________ An atom is the smallest part of a compound.

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5. ________ The ratio of Carbon atoms to Oxygen atoms in CO2 is 2:1.

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Short Answer: Read the questions below and answer appropriately.

6. Contrast metals and nonmetals by providing three ways in which their properties are different.

|Metals |Nonmetals |

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1. Choose an object from home and provide three physical properties of that object. Describe the physical properties for that object.

Object: ___________________________________

|Physical Property |Description of the object you chose |

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7. Carboplatin is a compound represented by the formula C6H12N2O4Pt. Use your Periodic Table to determine what elements (and how many atoms of each) make up this compound.

Element = ________________________ How many? = __________

Element = ________________________ How many? = __________

Element = ________________________ How many? = __________

Element = ________________________ How many? = __________

Element = ________________________ How many? = __________

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Example:

_F_ Science is the least exciting class of the day.

Science is the most exciting class of the day.