d and f BLOCK ELEMENTS MCQ Quiz: GKFix - Bridge of Knowledge - Page 462

Question 2306

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According to the text, what is a key reason scientists sought to classify elements?

To eliminate unstable elements
To discover new states of matter
To manage the overwhelming number of elements and compounds
To reduce the cost of chemical research

Question 2307

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What does the text imply about the relationship between electronic configuration and the Periodic Table?

Electronic configuration contradicts the Periodic Table
Electronic configuration is unrelated to the Periodic Table
The periodic classification is a direct result of electronic configuration
Electronic configuration only applies to noble gases

Question 2308

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Which property is highlighted as the foundational basis for the modern periodic classification?

Atomic weight
Density
Atomic number
Melting point

Question 2309

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What fundamental unit of matter does the Periodic Table organize?

Atoms
Molecules
Chemical elements
Compounds

Question 2310

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What is the overall purpose of studying the trends in valence of elements, according to the text?

To determine the element's density
To predict the element's melting point
To communicate ideas related to this important atomic property
To calculate the element's atomic mass