placeholder image to represent content

Development of the periodic table

Quiz by Oak National Academy: GCSE Chemistry Edexcel Foundation

Our brand new solo games combine with your quiz, on the same screen

Correct quiz answers unlock more play!

New Quizalize solo game modes
6 questions
Show answers
  • Q1
    Which of the following scientists is credited with the development of the modern periodic table?
    Mendeleev
    de Chancourtois
    Einstein
    Newton
    Dalton
    30s
  • Q2
    True or false? The elements in the modern periodic table are arranged according to their atomic number and electronic structures.
    true
    false
    True or False
    30s
  • Q3
    Which of the following was the significant observation made by John Newlands regarding the periodicity of elements?
    Elements repeated in a telluric spiral.
    Elements with similar properties repeated every 5th element.
    Elements with similar properties appeared in threes or triads.
    Elements with similar properties repeated every 8th element.
    30s
  • Q4
    Match up Newland's actions to their outcome to explain why his periodic table was not accepted by the scientific community.
    Users link answers
    Linking
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following improvements did Mendeelev make to Newland's periodic table that led to Mendeelev's table being accepted by the scientific community?
    Users sort answers between categories
    Sorting
    30s
  • Q6
    Order the following scientists and their methods for organising elements in the periodic table, starting with the earliest and ending with the most recent.
    Users link answers
    Linking
    30s

Teachers give this quiz to your class