TRIAL MARA 2003-2011 (PERIODIC TABLE)

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QUESTION
TRIAL MARA 2003
1.
1

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
He

Li

C
Mg

Al

O
Cl

TABLE 1
Table 1 shows the position of a few elements from period 1 to period 3 in the Periodic Table.
Number 1 to 18 represents the group number. Answer the following questions based on the
information given in Table 1.

(a)
4.1

(i)

Write the electron arrangement for Cl atom.

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[1 mark]

4.1

(ii)

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Suggest the number of neutrons in Cl atom?

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[1 mark]

(b)

12

6C

and 14 6 C are the isotopes of C.

2.3

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(i)

What is meant by isotopes?

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[1 mark]

2.3

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(ii)

Explain why 12 6 C and 14 6 C have the same chemical properties.

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[1 mark]

4.1

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(c)

Arrange the elements He, Li, C, O and Mg according to the atomic size in ascending
order.
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[1 mark]

(d)
4.5

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Mg reacts with oxygen to form a compound.

(i)

Write a chemical equation for the reaction.

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[1 mark]

(ii)
4.5

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Draw a diagram showing the electronic structure of the compound

formed.

[2 marks]

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(e)

There is no reaction between He and Li. Explain why.

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[2 marks]

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Figure 1 shows the elements in period 3 of the Periodic Table.

1

18

Na Mg

13 14 15 16 17

Al

Si

Cl

Ar

FIGURE 1
Based on Figure 1, answer the following questions:
4.3

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(a)

State an example of metal.

[ 1 mark ]

4.5

4.5

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(b)

The size of the Al atom is bigger than the P atom.

Explain.

[ 2 marks ]

(c)

The elements Mg and S can react with oxygen to form their oxides.

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(i)

Write the formulae of the oxides formed.

[ 1 mark ]

4.5

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(ii)

Compare the chemical properties of these oxides.

[ 1 mark ]

(d)
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Magnesium can react with chlorine to form a compound.

(i)Draw the electronic configuration diagram for the compound
formed.

[ 2 marks ]

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(ii)

State a physical property of the compound formed.

[ 1 mark ]