BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH THE PERIODIC TABLE OF ELEMENTS
Use the Periodic Table of Elements, Internet, and other resources to answer the following questions.
1. It is the lightest metal and is said to have a memory ___________________.
2. The only metal that is liquid at room temperature _____________________.
3. Another name for the Noble gases is the _________________. They are called this because
_________________________________________.
4. The four elements named after planets in the Solar System
a._________________________________ b. _________________________________
c. ________________________________ d. _________________________________
5. Used in toothpaste to retard tooth decay ________________________________.
6. The metal used as the sparking agent in cigarette liters and is named after a large asteroid
__________________.
7. This is the only element that does not have a neutron in its nucleus _________
8. Used an anti-microbial and anti-viral agent in drinking water and swimming pools __________.
9. It is called “The Alien” _____________________. Why? _______________________________.
10. Named after a mythological “sower of dragon’s teeth” ________________________.
11. A mined radioactive metal used in nuclear reactors ___________________________.
12. The only element that can form chemical bonds with itself to form long stable chains ________.
13. The Noble gas whose name means “The Hidden” _____________________.
14. Known as “Jove’s metal” ___________________________.
15. Known as “the bringer of light” and used on the tips of matches _________________.
16. This metal is prevalent in the soil of the planet Mars ___________________.
17. Metal known as the “Little Demon” and “Devil’s Copper “______________ and is a component of a
coin.
18. This element is used in a device for prospecting for gold and silver and is named after one of the fifty
states _______________________.
19. Named after the scientist who proposed the “Theory of Relativity” _____________________.
20. Named after the Russian chemist who developed the Periodic Table ____________________.