Quick picks on the s-block

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Question

   Group 1 elements are the:

   Choices

   1. Alkali metals
   2. Halogens
   3. Noble gases

   Correct choice

   Alkali metals

2. Question

   Group 2 elements are mostly called:

   Choices

   1. Halogens
   2. Alkaline earth metals
   3. Chalcogens

   Correct choice

   Alkaline earth metals

3. Question

   The Group 2 element left out of that name is:

   Choices

   1. Calcium
   2. Barium
   3. Beryllium

   Correct choice

   Beryllium

4. Question

   Francium's half-life is about 21:

   Choices

   1. Minutes
   2. Hours
   3. Years

   Correct choice

   Minutes

5. Question

   Lithium's diagonal partner is:

   Choices

   1. Sodium
   2. Magnesium
   3. Calcium

   Correct choice

   Magnesium

Instructions

Tap the correct answer before the round moves on.

Explanation