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Secondary 3 Chemistry Quiz - Periodic Table

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Duration: 60 minutes
Total Marks: 50
Instructions: Answer all questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided. Use a ruler for any diagrams.

Section A: Fundamentals and Arrangement (Questions 1–5)

State the basis upon which the modern Periodic Table is arranged. [1] \
An element has the electronic configuration 2, 8, 7. (a) Identify the Group and Period of this element. [1] Group: __________ Period: __________ (b) Predict whether this element is a metal or a non-metal. [1]
Define the term period in the context of the Periodic Table. [1] \
Explain why elements in the same group exhibit similar chemical properties. [2] \

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Which block of the Periodic Table contains the transition elements? [1] \

Section B: Group 1 - The Alkali Metals (Questions 6–10)

Lithium, sodium, and potassium are all in Group 1. State one physical property that is characteristic of all Group 1 metals. [1] \
When a small piece of sodium is added to a trough of water: (a) State two observations. [2] \

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(b) Write a balanced chemical equation for this reaction, including state symbols. [2] \
Explain why the reactivity of Group 1 elements increases as you move down the group. [3] \

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Why are Group 1 metals stored under oil? [1] \
Compare the melting point of lithium to that of caesium. Which is lower, and why? [2] \

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Section C: Group 17 - The Halogens (Questions 11–15)

State the physical state and colour of chlorine at room temperature. [2] State: ____________________ Colour: ____________________
Fluorine is the most reactive element in Group 17. Explain this in terms of its atomic structure. [2] \

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A solution of potassium bromide is reacted with chlorine water. (a) State the observation made. [1] \

(b) Explain why this reaction occurs. [2] \

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Describe the trend in boiling points for the halogens as you go down the group. [1] \
Write the balanced symbol equation for the reaction between iodine and sodium. [2] \

Section D: Transition Elements and Reactivity Series (Questions 16–20)

State two general properties of transition elements that distinguish them from Group 1 elements. [2]
Iron is often used as a catalyst in the Haber Process. Define the term catalyst. [1] \
Given the metals: Magnesium, Gold, Iron, and Potassium. (a) Arrange them in order of decreasing reactivity. [2]

(b) Which of these metals would be most suitable for use as a sacrificial anode to protect a steel ship? [1]
Explain why gold is found as a native element in the Earth's crust, whereas sodium is always found in compounds. [2] \

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A student wants to prevent an iron nail from rusting. (a) Suggest one method of prevention. [1] \

(b) Explain how your suggested method prevents rusting. [2] \

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Answer Key - Secondary 3 Chemistry Quiz: Periodic Table

Marking Guidance:

[1] = 1 mark
[2] = 2 marks
[3] = 3 marks

Section A

Proton number (or Atomic number). [1]
(a) Group 17 (or VII), Period 3. [1] (b) Non-metal. [1]
A horizontal row of elements in the Periodic Table. [1]
They have the same number of valence electrons. [1] Therefore, they react in a similar manner/have similar chemical properties. [1]
The d-block. [1]

Section B

Soft / Low density / Low melting point. (Any one) [1]
(a) Effervescence (bubbles of gas) / Sodium melts into a ball / Moves rapidly on surface / Flame produced. (Any two) [2] (b) $2\text{Na(s)} + 2\text{H}_2\text{O(l)} \rightarrow 2\text{NaOH(aq)} + \text{H}_2\text{(g)}$ [2]
Atomic radius increases down the group. [1] The valence electron is further from the nucleus and more shielded. [1] The attraction between the nucleus and valence electron is weaker, making it easier to lose the electron. [1]
To prevent reaction with oxygen/water vapour in the air. [1]
Caesium is lower. [1] Due to larger atomic radius/weaker metallic bonding. [1]

Section C

Gas [1], Pale green / Green-yellow [1].
Smallest atomic radius in the group. [1] Strongest attraction between the nucleus and incoming electrons, making it easiest to gain an electron. [1]
(a) The colourless solution turns orange/brown. [1] (b) Chlorine is more reactive than bromine. [1] Chlorine displaces bromine from the bromide salt. [1]
Boiling points increase as you go down the group. [1]
$2\text{Na(s)} + \text{I}_2\text{(s)} \rightarrow 2\text{NaI(s)}$ [2]

Section D

Variable oxidation states / Form coloured compounds / Act as catalysts. (Any two) [2]
A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being chemically changed itself. [1]
(a) Potassium $\rightarrow$ Magnesium $\rightarrow$ Iron $\rightarrow$ Gold. [2] (b) Magnesium. [1]
Gold is very unreactive (at the bottom of the reactivity series). [1] Sodium is highly reactive and readily forms compounds with oxygen/water. [1]
(a) Painting / Galvanising / Sacrificial protection / Oiling. (Any one) [1] (b) If Painting: Creates a barrier to prevent oxygen and water from reaching the iron surface. [2] If Galvanising: Zinc coats the iron; zinc reacts with oxygen first (sacrificial). [2]