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The Periodic Table (Edexcel IGCSE Science (Double Award): Chemistry)

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1a5 marks

This question is about chemical elements.

Use the Periodic Table to help you answer this question.

i) Identify the element with atomic number 5

(1)  

ii) Give the symbol of a metallic element in Period 3

(1)

iii) Identify the element whose atoms contain 14 protons.

(1)

iv) Identify the element whose atoms have the electronic configuration 2.5

(1)

v) Give the name of the compound formed between oxygen and the element with atomic number 13

(1)

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1b2 marks

The position of an element in the Periodic Table can be used to predict its properties.

i) Which group contains elements that are all unreactive?

(1)

A

Group 2

B

Group 5

C

Group 6

D

Group 0

ii) Which of these is the least reactive element in Group 1?

(1)

A

caesium

B

lithium

C

potassium

D

sodium

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2a5 marks

The box shows the names of some substances.

bromine

carbon dioxide

copper

iodine

methane

nitrogen

sulfur dioxide

water

Complete the table by choosing substances from the box that match the description.

 Each substance may be used once, more than once or not at all.

Description

Substance

a good conductor of electricity

 

an element that has a basic oxide

 

a substance used as a fuel

 

a major cause of acid rain

 

a non‐metallic element that is a solid at room temperature

 

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2b2 marks

Describe a test for carbon dioxide.

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3a4 marks

The diagram shows the positions of some elements in the Periodic Table.

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Use symbols from this table to answer these questions.

Each symbol may be used once, more than once or not at all.

i) Give the symbol of a metal.

(1)

ii) Give the symbol of a noble gas.

(1)

iii) Give the symbol of a liquid at room temperature.

(1)

iv) Give the symbols of the two elements in Period 3

(1)

   ......................................... and .........................................

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3b1 mark

Deduce the electronic configuration of Na.

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4a3 marks

Use the Periodic Table to help you answer this question.

i) Name the element with atomic number 14

(1)

ii) Name the element with a relative atomic mass of 11

(1)

iii) Name the element in Group 2 and Period 3

(1)

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4b3 marks

i) Determine the number of neutrons in a phosphorus atom with mass number 31

(1)

ii) State the electronic configuration of an aluminium atom.

(1)

iii) State why neon is unreactive.

(1)

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11 mark

What is the electronic configuration of silicon?

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  • 2,4

  • 2,2,4

  • 2,2,8

  • 2,8,4

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2a1 mark

The diagram shows part of the Periodic Table, with elements represented by the letters L, M, Q, R and T.

The letters in the diagram represent elements but are not their chemical symbols.

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Give the letter from the diagram that represents a noble gas.

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2b1 mark

Elements L and M are in the same group.

 State why they have similar chemical reactions.

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2c2 marks

An atom of element Q has 31 protons.

Use this information to explain how you can determine the number of protons in an atom of element R.

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31 mark

Which diagram shows the electronic configuration of a nitrogen atom?

  • 1-4-q2m-image-a
  • 1-4-q2m-image-b
  • 1-4-q2m-image-c
  • 1-4-q2m-image-d

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4a1 mark

In 1937, an airship full of hydrogen gas flew from Germany to America.

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Which property of hydrogen makes it a suitable gas to use in an airship?

  • colourless

  • insoluble in water

  • low density

  • no smell

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4b2 marks

Explain why helium is now used in airships instead of hydrogen.

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4c2 marks

Hydrogen is used to manufacture ammonia, NH3 

Hydrogen is reacted with nitrogen using an iron catalyst.

i) Give a chemical equation for this reaction.

(1)

ii) State why a catalyst is used in this reaction.

(1)

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51 mark

The diagram shows part of the periodic table, with elements represented by the letters M, Q, R and T. The letters in the diagram represent elements but are not their chemical symbols.

Use the Periodic Table to help you answer this question.

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Which of these statements is true?

  • T and Q form acidic oxides

  • M conducts electricity

  • M is a non-metal element

  • R is a gaseous non-metal element

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61 mark

The following elements are found in group 0 of the periodic table.

He   Ne   Ar   Kr   Xe   Rn

What explains their similar chemical and physical properties?

  • They have the same number of valence electrons

  • They are all gases

  • They have the same number of protons and electrons

  • They have full outer shells

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71 mark

Which element, T, Q, R, or M has the electronic configuration 2,8,3?

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  • element M

  • element Q

  • element T

  • element R

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