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Secondary 3 Chemistry Periodic Table Quiz

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Secondary 3 Chemistry Quiz - Periodic Table

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Duration: 60 Minutes
Total Marks: 40
Instructions: Answer all questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.

Section A: Fundamental Concepts (1-5)

Define the term proton number. [1]
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State the relative mass of the isotope that is the most abundant for an element with a relative atomic mass of 35.5. [1]
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Explain why the noble gases are chemically unreactive in terms of their electronic structure. [2]
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An element X is in Group 2 of the Periodic Table. State the number of valence electrons in an atom of X. [1]
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Describe the general trend in the physical properties of elements as you move from left to right across a period. [2]
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Section B: Group 1 and Group 17 Trends (6-12)

(a) Name the group of elements known as the alkali metals. [1]
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(b) Why are Group 1 elements stored under oil? [1]
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Compare the reactivity of potassium and lithium when reacting with water. Which is more reactive? [1]
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Explain, in terms of atomic structure, why the reactivity of Group 1 elements increases as you go down the group. [3]
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State the general formula for the chlorides of Group 1 elements. [1]
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(a) Name the group of elements known as the halogens. [1]
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(b) State the physical state of iodine at room temperature. [1]
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Chlorine is added to water in swimming pools. State the purpose of this action. [1]
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Explain, in terms of atomic structure, why the reactivity of Group 17 elements decreases as you go down the group. [3]
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Section C: Transition Elements and Reactivity Series (13-20)

State two characteristic properties of transition elements that distinguish them from Group 1 elements. [2]
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Give one example of a transition element used as a catalyst in the industrial manufacture of ammonia. [1]
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Why do transition elements often form compounds with different oxidation states? [2]
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(a) Define the reactivity series of metals. [1]
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(b) Which is more reactive: Magnesium or Copper? [1]
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A piece of zinc is wrapped around the hull of a steel ship. Name this method of corrosion prevention. [1]
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Explain how sacrificial protection prevents the rusting of iron. [3]
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Describe the difference between galvanising and sacrificial protection. [2]
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Predict whether silver will displace copper from a solution of copper(II) sulfate. Justify your answer. [2]
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Answer Key - Secondary 3 Chemistry Quiz: Periodic Table

The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom. [1]
35 [1]
They have a full outer shell of electrons / stable octet [1], meaning they do not need to gain or lose electrons to achieve stability [1].
2 [1]
Elements change from metallic to non-metallic character [1]; atomic radius generally decreases [1].
(a) Alkali metals [1] (b) To prevent them from reacting with oxygen or water vapor in the air [1].
Potassium [1].
As you go down the group, the atomic radius increases [1]. The outer electron is further from the nucleus [1], resulting in a weaker electrostatic attraction between the nucleus and the outer electron, making it easier to lose [1].
MX (where M is the Group 1 metal) [1].
(a) Halogens [1] (b) Solid [1].
To kill bacteria/microorganisms (disinfection) [1].
As you go down the group, the atomic radius increases [1]. The outer shell is further from the nucleus [1], so the attraction between the nucleus and an incoming electron is weaker, making it harder to gain an electron [1].
Any two: Form colored compounds [1]; Have variable oxidation states [1]; Act as catalysts [1].
Iron [1].
They have electrons in the d-orbitals [1] which are close in energy to the outer s-orbitals, allowing different numbers of electrons to be lost [1].
(a) A list of metals arranged in order of their decreasing chemical reactivity [1]. (b) Magnesium [1].
Sacrificial protection [1].
A more reactive metal (e.g., zinc) is attached to the iron [1]. The more reactive metal oxidizes/corrodes preferentially [1], providing electrons to the iron to prevent it from forming ions/rusting [1].
Galvanising involves coating the iron with a layer of zinc to provide a physical barrier [1], whereas sacrificial protection uses a more reactive metal block attached to the iron [1].
No [1]. Silver is lower/less reactive than copper in the reactivity series and cannot displace it [1].