Chemistry
Fill in the blanks:
(a) …………… refers to the number of atoms in the molecule of an element.
(b) The most abundant element in the earth's crust is …………… .
(c) A metal which is a liquid at room temperature is …………… .
(d) The most abundant element in the atmosphere is …………… .
(e) A metal which is a poor conductor of electricity is …………… .
(f) A diatomic gaseous element is …………… .
(g) A liquid non-metal is …………… .
(h) Elements that do not react chemically are …………… .
(i) The Latin name of iron is …………… .
(j) The horizontal rows in the Periodic table are called …………… .
(k) The vertical columns in the Periodic table are called …………… .
Answer
(a) Atomicity refers to the number of atoms in the molecule of an element.
(b) The most abundant element in the earth's crust is oxygen.
(c) A metal which is a liquid at room temperature is mercury.
(d) The most abundant element in the atmosphere is nitrogen.
(e) A metal which is a poor conductor of electricity is lead.
(f) A diatomic gaseous element is oxygen(O2).
(g) A liquid non-metal is bromine.
(h) Elements that do not react chemically are nobel gases.
(i) The Latin name of iron is ferrum.
(j) The horizontal rows in the Periodic table are called periods.
(k) The vertical columns in the Periodic table are called groups.
Related Questions
The inert gas filled in electric bulbs is:
- Helium
- Argon
- Neon
- Both (1) and (3)
Which of the following metals is used to make heavy tools and machines?
- Iron
- Aluminium
- Copper
- Silver
Indicate whether the following statements are true or false.
(a) A compound is made up of just one kind of atom. ……………
(b) Metals reflect light and are good conductors of electricity. ……………
(c) Metals can be polished. ……………
(d) Elements are made up of compounds. ……………
(e) All elements are artificially prepared. ……………
(f) Molecules can exist independently. ……………
(g) Molecules combine to form atoms. ……………
(h) Noble gases are highly reactive. ……………
(i) Ozone is a triatomic molecule. ……………
Match the columns:
Column A Column B (a) Metals (i) Non-reactive (b) Molecules (ii) Brittle (c) Non-metals (iii) Lustrous (d) Nobel gases (iv) Smallest unit of compound