Cambridge IGCSE · Chemistry (0620)

Arrangement of elements: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Arrangement of elements.

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Question 1

1 mark

What is the basis for the arrangement of elements across a Period in the modern Periodic Table?

Question 2

1 mark

An element is located in Group II of the Periodic Table. Based on its group number, what is the charge of the ion it forms?

Question 3

1 mark

Element X is in Period 3 and Group I. Element Y is in Period 3 and Group VII. Which statement comparing their properties is correct?

Question 4

1 mark

In the Modern Periodic Table, elements are arranged in order of which property?

Question 5

1 mark

Which statement correctly describes the change in character of elements across Period 3 from Group I to Group VII?

Question 6

2 marks

State how elements are arranged in the Periodic Table in terms of their atomic structure.

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Question 7

3 marks

Explain the relationship between an element's period number and its electronic configuration.

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Question 8

5 marks

Describe the change in character of elements as you move from left to right across a period, such as Period 3.

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Question 9

4 marks

An element has the atomic number 12.

(a) Determine the electronic configuration of this element.
(b) Use the electronic configuration to identify the Group and Period this element belongs to.
(c) Predict the charge of the ion formed by this element and state whether it is a cation or an anion.

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Question 10

7 marks

The table below provides information on four elements: A, B, C, and D.

- Element A: Proton number 11
- Element B: Proton number 17
- Element C: Proton number 18
- Element D: Proton number 19

(a) Which two elements are in the same Group? Justify your answer.
(b) Which two elements are in the same Period? Justify your answer.
(c) Predict the formula of the compound formed between A and B and identify the type of bonding present.
(d) Explain why element C does not form any compounds with the other elements.

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