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11 A-Level Chemistry Topic 2 Quiz

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Section A
Answer the question with a cross in the box you think is correct ( ). If you change your mind about
an answer, put a line through the box ( ) and then mark your new answer with a cross ( ).
1- The diagrams show the shape and relative size of four of the atomic orbitals occupied in a magnesium
atom.

Which diagram shows a 2s orbital?

A E
B F
C G
D H
(Total for question = 1 mark)
2- The smallest ion which is isoelectronic with the sodium ion, Na+, is
A hydride ion, H–.
B nitride ion, N3–.
C oxide ion, O2–.
D fluoride ion, F–.
(Total for question = 1 mark)

3- Which of these Period 2 elements has the highest melting temperature?

A Lithium
B Boron
C Nitrogen
D Neon
(Total for question = 1 mark)

4- W, X, Y and Z represent four elements in the Periodic Table. These are not the symbols for the
elements.

(a) Which is a p block element with only two electrons in its outer p subshell?
(1)
A W
B X
C Y
D Z
(b) Elements W and Z form a compound WZ. The types of bonding in W, Z and WZ are
(1)

(Total for question = 2 marks)

5- The diagram shows a mass spectrometer.

The region of the mass spectrometer in which ions are

accelerated is
A A
B B
C C
D D

(Total for question = 1 mark)

6- Which is the electronic configuration of the Sc3+ ion?
A 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6
B 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p5 3d1
C 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d1 4s2
D 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d4 4s2

(Total for question = 1 mark)

7- The mass spectrum of a sample of an element
is shown.

(a) What is the Ar of the element?

(1)
A 42.0
B 48.0
C 63.6
D 64.0

(b) Which species could be responsible for the

peak at m / z = 32.5?
(1)
32
A S+
63
B Cu2+
65
C Cu2+
98
D Tc3+

(Total for question = 2 marks)

8- What is the equation for the third ionisation energy of aluminium?
(1)
A Al(g) → Al3+(g) + 3e−
B Al(s) → Al3+(s) + 3e−
C Al2+(g) → Al3+(g) + e−
D Al2+(s) → Al3+(s) + e−

(Total for question = 1 mark)

9- Which ion does not have the electronic configuration shown?

A K+
B Ca2+
C Ti2+
D Sc3+

(Total for question = 1 mark)

10- Which element is in the d-block of the Periodic Table?
(1)
A argon
B chlorine
C iron
D sodium

(Total for question = 1 mark)

Section B
11- This question is about mass spectrometry.
(a) A diagram of a mass spectrometer is shown.

(i) Identify P and state its purpose.

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(ii) Identify Q.
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 (iii) Suggest two ways in which the ions following path R could differ from the ions that reach the
detector.
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(b) The mass spectrum of magnesium shows the presence of three isotopes.
(i) Complete the table to show the numbers of subatomic particles in the atom of each isotope.
(2)

(ii) Explain, with reference to the subatomic particles of the isotopes of magnesium, the meaning of the
term isotope.
Quote data from the table in (b)(i).
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(iii) Data obtained using the mass spectrum of magnesium are given in the table.

Calculate the relative atomic mass of magnesium in the sample.

Give your answer to two decimal places.
(2)

(c) State two further uses of mass spectrometers.

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(Total for question = 11 marks)
12- (a) The second ionisation energies of some elements in Period 3 are shown on the grid.

(i) Mark on the grid, with a cross, the value you would expect for sulfur.
(1)
(ii) Write an equation, including state symbols, for the second ionisation of aluminium.
(2)

* (iii) Explain why the second ionisation energy of aluminium is greater than both the second ionisation
energy of magnesium and the second ionisation energy of silicon.
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(iv) Predict, with a reason, which element in Period 3 has the highest second ionisation energy.
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(Total for question = 8 marks)