Periodic Table and Chemical Elements Quiz
Put your chemistry basics to the test, from element symbols and atomic numbers to noble gases, halogens, and the scientists behind the table.
About this quiz
The periodic table is more than a classroom chart. It is a compact map of the elements behind metals, gases, living things, stars, and everyday materials. This chemistry quiz explores familiar symbols, atomic numbers, element families, and a few facts that can catch even confident science fans off guard.
Work through questions on gold, sodium, carbon, helium, iron, potassium, and more. When you finish, you will have a quick score that shows how well you recognize the building blocks of matter, plus a clear sense of which chemistry facts are worth revisiting.
Possible results
🧪 Beaker Beginner
SCORE RANGE: 0 – 49
Element symbols and atomic numbers are still a bit foggy for you — the periodic table has 118 elements, so that's totally understandable!
🔬 Quick fix: Start with the first 20 elements and their symbols — the rest gets much easier from there.
⚛️ Lab Apprentice
SCORE RANGE: 50 – 69
You've got the common elements and symbols down, but a few of the Latin-rooted symbols and element categories caught you off guard.
🧬 Did you know: Many element symbols come from Latin names — that's why sodium is 'Na' and gold is 'Au'.
🧲 Periodic Table Pro
SCORE RANGE: 70 – 89
Nicely done! You clearly know your way around the periodic table, missing only the trickiest symbols or history questions.
⚗️ So close: One more review session and you'll have every element memorized.
🏅 Mendeleev's Protege
SCORE RANGE: 90 – 100
Outstanding! You breezed through symbols, atomic numbers, and chemistry history like a true element expert.
🏆 Your move: Challenge a friend and see who really deserves the lab coat.
Quiz questions
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Which element has atomic number 1?
What is the chemical symbol for sodium?
Which noble gas is used in balloons because it's lighter than air?
What is the most abundant element in the universe?
Which element has the chemical symbol 'Fe'?
What is the atomic number of carbon?
Which category of elements includes fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine?
What is the chemical symbol for potassium?
Who created the first widely recognized periodic table organized by atomic mass?
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