Scholastic Science World Assignment:

Apr. 16-30 Issue

Name_______________________________ Hour_____
Date________________
Read the article, Name That Element on pages 28-30 and then answer
the questions below. Your final goal is to identify the Mystery Element in
question number 7. As you read, there are several clues to help you. GOOD
LUCK SCIENTISTS!!!

____1. Elements in group 17 on the periodic table are known as

halogens. Which
of the following elements is NOT a
halogen?
a. Iridium (Ir)
(At)

b. chlorine (Cl)c. iodine (I)

d. astatine

____2. Metals that tend to conduct electricity better appear

farther to the right in a period. Which of the following has a
greater conductivity than nickel (Ni)?
a. titanium (Ti) b. potassium (K)
(Fe)

c. gallium (Ga)d. iron

____3. If barium (Ba) loses two electrons, it will contain the same
number as which element?
a. hafnium (Hf) b. xenon (Xe) c. cesium (Cs) d. calcium
(Ca)
____4. An ion is defined as __________________________________.
a.
b.
c.
d.

A positively charged particle

A negatively charged particle
A particle with no charge
Any charged particle

____5. A carbonate contains which two elements?

a. calcium (Ca) and boron (B)
sodium (Na)

c. chlorine (Cl) and

b. potassium (K) and nitrogen (N)

oxygen (O)

d. carbon (C) and

____6. What is the atomic mass of rhodium (Rh)?

a. 45

b. 101.07

c. 102.906

d. 226

7. What is the name and symbol of the mystery element?

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