Chapter 08 - Periodic Relationships Among the Elements

Chapter 08
Periodic Relationships Among the Elements

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The law of octaves was proposed by

A. G. N. Lewis.
B. John Newlands.
C. Dmitri Mendeleev.
D. J. J. Thompson.
E. Ernest Rutherford.

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember

Difficulty: Easy
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.01
Subtopic: Development of the Periodic Table
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

2. The law of octaves states that every eighth element has similar properties when arranged in
order of increasing
A. nuclear binding energy.
B. number of electrons.
C. number of neutrons.
D. atomic mass.
E. atomic number.

Bloom's Level: 2. Understand

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Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.01
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Topic: Chemical Periodicity

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3. As opposed to early periodic tables based on the law of octaves, modern periodic tables
arrange the elements in order of increasing
A. nuclear binding energy.
B. number of neutrons.
C. atomic mass.
D. atomic number.
E. atomic size.

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply

Difficulty: Easy
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.01
Subtopic: Development of the Periodic Table
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

4. Mendeleev proposed the existence of an unknown element that he called eka-aluminum.

This element is now called
A. gallium.
B. silicon.
C. magnesium.
D. boron.
E. germanium.

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Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.01
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Topic: Chemical Periodicity

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5. The chief contribution of physicist Henry Moseley to atomic theory was

A. the discovery of the periodic law.
B. the determination of the charge of the proton.
C. the measurement of the atomic numbers of the elements.
D. the scientist who determined the electric charge of the electron.
E. the discovery of the law of octaves.

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember

Difficulty: Easy
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.01
Subtopic: Development of the Periodic Table
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

6. The elements in Group 7A are known by what name?

A. transition metals
B. halogens
C. alkali metals
D. alkaline earth metals
E. noble gases

Bloom's Level: 2. Understand

Difficulty: Easy
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Periodic Classification of Elements
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

7. The elements in Group 2A are known by what name?

A. transition metals
B. halogens
C. alkali metals
D. alkaline earth metals
E. noble gases

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8. The alkali metal elements are found in _______ of the periodic table.
A. Group 1A
B. Group 2A
C. Group 3A
D. Period 7
E. Period 1

Bloom's Level: 2. Understand

Difficulty: Easy
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Periodic Classification of Elements
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

9. Which one of the following elements is a Lanthanide?

A. U
B. Ce
C. Os
D. Bi
E. Cs

Bloom's Level: 2. Understand

Difficulty: Easy
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
Subtopic: Periodic Classification of Elements
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

10. Which one of the following elements is a transition element?

A. antimony
B. barium
C. chromium
D. potassium
E. selenium

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11. Which of the following elements is found as a monatomic species in its most stable form?
A. sulfur
B. oxygen
C. hydrogen
D. argon
E. phosphorus

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
Subtopic: Periodic Classification of Elements
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

12. Which of the following elements is found as a monatomic species in its most stable form?
A. nitrogen
B. neon
C. sulfur
D. chlorine
E. fluorine

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
Subtopic: Periodic Classification of Elements
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

13. Which of the following elements is found as a diatomic species in its most stable form?
A. bromine
B. neon
C. sulfur
D. xenon
E. phosphorus

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14. Which of the following is the general electron configuration for the outermost electrons of
the elements in Group 5A?
A. ns2np6
B. ns2np5
C. ns2np4
D. ns2np3
E. ns2np1

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze
Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Periodic Classification of Elements
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Electron Configuration

15. Which of the following is the general electron configuration for the outermost electrons of
elements in the alkaline earth group?
A. ns1
B. ns2
C. ns2np4
D. ns2np5
E. ns2np6(n -1)d6

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Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze
Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
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Topic: Electron Configuration

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16. Which of the following is the general electron configuration for the outermost electrons of
the halogens?
A. ns2np6
B. ns2np5
C. ns2np6(n -1)d7
D. ns1
E. ns2np7

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze
Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Periodic Classification of Elements
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Electron Configuration

17. Which of the following is the general electron configuration for the outermost electrons of
the noble gases?
A. ns2np6
B. ns2np5
C. ns2np4
D. ns2np3
E. ns2

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze
Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
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Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Electron Configuration

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18. An element with the general electron configuration for its outermost electrons of ns2np1
would be in which element group?
A. 2A
B. 3A
C. 4A
D. 5A
E. 8A

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze
Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Periodic Classification of Elements
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Electron Configuration

19. In what row and group of the periodic table would you find the element with the electron
configuration [Kr]5s24d105p2?
A. row 4, group 4A
B. row 4, group 5A
C. row 5, group 4A
D. row 5, group 5A
E. none of the above

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Difficulty: Medium
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Section: 08.06
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Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Electron Configuration

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20. Consider the element with the electron configuration [Kr]5s24d7. This element is
A. a representative element.
B. a transition metal.
C. a nonmetal.
D. an actinide element.
E. a noble gas.

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply

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Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Periodic Classification of Elements
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Electron Configuration

21. Consider the element with the electron configuration [Kr]5s24d105p5. This element is
A. a representative element
B. a transition metal
C. an alkali metal
D. an actinide element
E. a noble gas

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Difficulty: Medium
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Section: 08.06
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Topic: Electron Configuration

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22. Consider the element with the electron configuration [Xe]6s24f7. This element is
A. a representative element
B. a lanthanide element
C. a nonmetal
D. an actinide element
E. a noble gas

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze
Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Periodic Classification of Elements
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Electron Configuration

23. The representative elements are those with unfilled energy levels in which the "last
electron" was added to
A. an s orbital.
B. an s or p orbital.
C. a d orbital.
D. a p or d orbital.
E. an f orbital.

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Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
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Topic: Electron Configuration

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24. How many valence electrons does S2- have?

A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 16
E. 8

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Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Electron Configurations of Cations and Anions
Topic: Electron Configuration

25. How many valence electrons does P3- have?

A. 3
B. 8
C. 15
D. 1
E. 18

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
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Topic: Electron Configuration

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26. How many electrons does a sulfur atom need to fill its outermost s and p subshells?
A. 6
B. 8
C. 4
D. 2
E. 1

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Topic: Electron Configuration

27. How many electrons does a nitrogen atom need to fill its outermost s and p subshells?
A. 5
B. 3
C. 1
D. 8
E. 0

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Topic: Electron Configuration

28. How many electrons does a bromine atom need to fill its outermost s and p subshells?
A. 8
B. 7
C. 5
D. 3
E. 1

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply

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29. How many electrons are in the 4p subshell of selenium?

A. 0
B. 2
C. 4
D. 5
E. 6

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Topic: Electron Configuration

30. How many electrons are in the 4p subshell of vanadium?

A. 0
B. 2
C. 4
D. 5
E. 6

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Topic: Electron Configuration

31. How many core electrons does a chlorine atom have?

A. 17
B. 7
C. 10
D. 18
E. 8

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32. How many core electrons does a silicon atom have?

A. 14
B. 10
C. 4
D. 8
E. 2

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Topic: Electron Configuration

33. Concerning the electron configuration of fluorine, 1s22s22p5 which of the following
represents the core electrons only?
A. 1s2
B. 1s22s2
C. 1s22s22p5
D. 2s22p5
E. 2p5

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34. Concerning the electron configuration of sulfur, 1s22s22p63s23p4, which of the following
represents the core electrons only?
A. 1s2
B. 1s22s2
C. 1s22s22p6
D. 1s22s22p63s2
E. 3s23p4

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Topic: Electron Configuration

35. Concerning the electron configuration of aluminum, 1s22s22p63s23p1, which of the

following represents the valence electrons only?
A. 1s2
B. 1s22s2
C. 1s22s22p6
D. 1s22s22p63s2
E. 3s23p1

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36. Which one of the following elements forms a stable 3- anion?

A. P
B. S
C. Cl
D. Al
E. Mg

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Electron Configurations of Cations and Anions
Topic: Electron Configuration

37. Which one of the following elements forms a stable 1- anion?

A. K
B. Be
C. Al
D. O
E. I

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Gradable: automatic
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38. Which one of the following elements forms a stable 2+ cation?

A. Kr
B. I
C. Se
D. Al
E. Ba

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Electron Configurations of Cations and Anions
Topic: Electron Configuration

39. Which two electron configurations represent elements that would have similar chemical
properties?
(1) 1s22s22p4 (2) 1s22s22p5 (3) [Ar]4s23d5 (4) [Ar]4s23d104p5
A. (1) and (2)
B. (1) and (3)
C. (2) and (3)
D. (2) and (4)
E. (3) and (4)

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Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
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Subtopic: Periodic Classification of Elements
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
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40. Which of the following make an isoelectronic pair: Cl–, O2–, F, Ca2+, Fe3+?
A. Ca2+ and Fe3+
B. O2– and F
C. F and Cl–
D. Cl– and Ca2+
E. None of the above.

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Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Electron Configurations of Cations and Anions
Topic: Electron Configuration

41. Which one of the following pairs are isoelectronic?

A. Mn2+ and Ar
B. Zn2+ and Cu2+
C. Na+ and K+
D. Cl– and S
E. K+ and Cl–

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42. Which one of the following is not isoelectronic with the others: Br–, Rb+, Se2–, Sr2+, Te2–?
A. Br–
B. Rb+
C. Se2–
D. Sr2+
E. Te2–

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Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Electron Configurations of Cations and Anions
Topic: Electron Configuration

43. Which ion is isoelectronic with Ar?

A. Fe2+
B. F–
C. Br–
D. Ga3+
E. Ca2+

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44. Which one of the following is not isoelectronic with Kr?

A. As3+
B. Se2–
C. Rb+
D. Sr2+
E. Br–

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Electron Configurations of Cations and Anions
Topic: Electron Configuration

45. Which of the following is the electron configuration for the aluminum ion?
A. 1s22s22p63s2
B. 1s22s22p63s23p2
C. 1s22s22p63s23p1
D. 1s22s22p6
E. 1s22s22p63s23p4

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
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Topic: Electron Configuration

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46. Which of the following is the electron configuration for the bromide ion?
A. [Ar]
B. [Ar]4s23d104p7
C. [Kr]
D. [Kr]5s24d105p7
E. [Xe]

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Electron Configurations of Cations and Anions
Topic: Electron Configuration

47. Which of the following is the electron configuration of a sulfide ion?

A. [Ne]3s23p4
B. [Ne]
C. [Ne]3s23p1
D. [Ar]
E. [Ne]3s23p2

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Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
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48. Which of the following is the electron configuration of the iron(III) ion?
A. [Ar]3d5
B. [Ar]4s13d5
C. [Ar]4s23d3
D. [Ar]3d6
E. [Ar]4s23d9

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Electron Configurations of Cations and Anions
Topic: Electron Configuration

49. The electron configuration of a copper(I) ion is

A. [Ar]4s23d8.
B. [Ar]4s13d9.
C. [Ar]3d10.
D. [Ar]4s23d64p2.
E. [Kr].

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50. The sulfide ion, S2–, is isoelectronic with which one of the following?
A. O2–
B. F–
C. Na+
D. Al3+
E. K+

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Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Electron Configurations of Cations and Anions
Topic: Electron Configuration

51. Which one of the following does not have [Kr] as its electronic configuration?
A. Se2–
B. Br–
C. Rb+
D. Y3+
E. Zn2+

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
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52. Which one of the following does not have [Xe] as its electronic configuration?
A. Te2–
B. I–
C. Cs+
D. Ba2+
E. Sn4+

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Electron Configurations of Cations and Anions
Topic: Electron Configuration

53. The cobalt(III) ion, Co3+, has how many 3d electrons?

A. 0
B. 7
C. 6
D. 5
E. 4

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
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54. How many 3d electrons does the manganese(II) ion, Mn2+, have?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
E. 7

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Electron Configurations of Cations and Anions
Topic: Electron Configuration

55. How many 3d electrons does an Fe3+ ion have?

A. 9
B. 6
C. 5
D. 4
E. 3

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Electron Configurations of Cations and Anions
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56. Which of the following ground-state ions has the largest number of unpaired electrons?
A. Cr2+
B. Mn2+
C. Ni2+
D. Cu+
E. Co2+

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Electron Configurations of Cations and Anions
Subtopic: Hund's Rule
Topic: Electron Configuration

57. Which of the following ground-state ions has unpaired electrons?

A. P3–
B. V5+
C. Mg2+
D. Sc2+
E. S2+

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Electron Configurations of Cations and Anions
Subtopic: Hund's Rule
Topic: Electron Configuration

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58. The effective nuclear charge (Zeff) felt by the outermost electrons is the strongest for
which of the following elements?
A. B
B. C
C. N
D. O
E. F

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.03
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Periodic Classification of Elements
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Electron Configuration

59. The effective nuclear charge (Zeff) felt by the outermost electrons is the strongest for
which of the following elements?
A. Al
B. Si
C. P
D. S
E. Cl

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.03
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Periodic Classification of Elements
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Electron Configuration

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60. Which of the atoms listed below has the smallest radius?
A. Al
B. P
C. As
D. Te
E. Na

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.03
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Electron Configuration

61. Which of the atoms listed below has the largest radius?
A. Cl
B. I
C. P
D. Sb
E. Se

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.03
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Electron Configuration

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62. Which of the elements listed below has the greatest atomic radius?
A. B
B. Al
C. S
D. P
E. Si

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.03
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Electron Configuration

63. Which one of the following ions has the largest radius?
A. Cl–
B. K+
C. S2–
D. Na+
E. O2–

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.03
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Electron Configuration

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64. Arrange the following ions in order of increasing ionic radius: K+, P3– , S2–, Cl– increasing
radius 
A. K+ < Cl– < S2– < P3–
B. K+ < P3– < S2– < Cl–
C. P3– < S2– < Cl– < K+
D. Cl– < S2– < P3– < K+
E. Cl– < S2– < K+ < P3–

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Bloom's Level: 5. Evaluate
Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.03
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Electron Configuration

65. Arrange the following ions in order of decreasing ionic radius: Al3+, Mg2+, Na+, O2–
.decreasing radius 
A. Al3+ > Mg2+ > O2– > Na+
B. Al3+ > Mg2+ > Na+ > O2–
C. Na+ > Mg2+ > Al3+ > O2–
D. O2– > Al3+ > Mg2+ > Na+
E. O2– > Na+ > Mg2+ > Al3+

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Bloom's Level: 5. Evaluate
Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.03
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Electron Configuration

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66. For which of the following reactions is the enthalpy change equal to the second ionization
energy of nitrogen?
A. N2+(g)  N3+(g) + e–
B. N2+(g) + e– N+(g)
C. N(g) N2+(g) + 2e–
D. N–(g) + e–  N2–(g)
E. N+(g) N2+(g) + e–

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Bloom's Level: 5. Evaluate
Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.04
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Electron Configuration

67. For which of the following reactions is the enthalpy change equal to the third ionization
energy of vanadium?
A. V2+(g)  V3+(g) + e–
B. V3+(g) + e– V2+(g)
C. V(g) V3+(g) + 3e–
D. V2–(g) + e– V3–(g)
E. V3+(g)  V4+(g) + e–

Bloom's Level: 5. Evaluate

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.04
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Electron Configuration

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68. Which of the elements listed below has the highest first ionization energy?
A. He
B. Ne
C. Ar
D. Kr
E. Xe

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.04
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Electron Configuration

69. Which of the elements listed below has the highest first ionization energy?
A. C
B. Ge
C. P
D. O
E. Se

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.04
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Electron Configuration

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70. Which of the elements listed below has the smallest first ionization energy?
A. C
B. Ge
C. P
D. O
E. Se

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.04
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Electron Configuration

71. Which of the following elements has the smallest first ionization energy?
A. Cl
B. Na
C. Be
D. K
E. As

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.04
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Electron Configuration

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72. Which of the following elements has the smallest ionization energy?
A. Li
B. Na
C. Be
D. K
E. Rb

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.04
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Electron Configuration

73. Which element will display an unusually large jump in ionization energy values between
I3 and I4, its third and fourth ionization energies?
A. Na
B. Mg
C. Al
D. Si
E. P

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Difficult
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.04
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Electron Configuration

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74. For silicon atoms, which ionization energy will show an exceptionally large increase over
the preceding ionization energy?
A. 2nd
B. 3rd
C. 4th
D. 5th
E. 6th

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Difficult
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.04
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Electron Configuration

75. For phosphorus atoms, which ionization energy will show an exceptionally large increase
over the previous ionization energy?
A. 2nd
B. 3rd
C. 4th
D. 5th
E. 6th

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Difficult
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.04
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Electron Configuration

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76.

Which of the elements listed below has the following pattern for its first six ionization energies? (I1 = first ionization energy,
I2 = second ionization energy, etc.)

A. Ca
B. Si
C. Al
D. Se
E. P

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Difficult
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.04
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Electron Configuration

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77. The successive ionization energies of a certain element are I1= 589.5 kJ/mol, I2 =1145
kJ/mol, I3= 4900 kJ/mol, I4 = 6500 kJ/mol, and I5 = 8100 kJ/mol. This pattern of ionization
energies suggests that the unknown element is
A. K
B. Si
C. As
D. Ca
E. S

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Difficult
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.04
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Electron Configuration

78. The successive ionization energies of a certain element are I1= 577.9 kJ/mol, I2 = 1820
kJ/mol, I3= 2750 kJ/mol, I4 = 11,600 kJ/mol, and I5 = 14,800 kJ/mol. This pattern of
ionization energies suggests that the unknown element is
A. K
B. Al
C. Cl
D. Se
E. Kr

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Difficult
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.04
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Electron Configuration

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79. Which of the following elements has the greatest electron affinity (largest positive
value)?
A. Mg
B. Al
C. Si
D. P
E. S

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.05
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Electron Configuration

80. Which of the following elements has the greatest electron affinity (largest positive
value)?
A. K
B. Br
C. As
D. Ar
E. I

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.05
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Electron Configuration

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81. Which of the following atoms has the greatest electron affinity (largest positive value)?
A. S
B. P
C. Ga
D. Li
E. Br

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.05
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Electron Configuration

82. The first ionization energy of sodium is 495.9 kJ/mol. The energy change for the reaction
Na(s) Na+(g) + e– is therefore
A. 495.9 kJ/mol.
B. less than 495.9 kJ/mol.
C. greater than 495.9 kJ/mol.
D. is equal to the electron affinity of sodium.
E. is equal to the second ionization energy of sodium.

Bloom's Level: 5. Evaluate

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.04
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Electron Configuration

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83. The first ionization energy of mercury is 1006 kJ/mol. The energy change for the reaction
Hg(l) Hg+(g) + e– is therefore
A. 1006 kJ/mol.
B. greater than 1006 kJ/mol.
C. less than 1006 kJ/mol.
D. is equal to the electron affinity of mercury.
E. is equal to the second ionization energy of mercury.

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Bloom's Level: 5. Evaluate
Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.04
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Electron Configuration

84. The electron affinity of fluorine is essentially equal to

A. the negative of the ionization energy F.
B. the ionization energy F–.
C. the negative of the ionization energy F–.
D. the ionization energy Ne.
E. the negative of the ionization energy Ne.

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Bloom's Level: 5. Evaluate
Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.05
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Electron Configuration

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85. What are the products of the following reaction?

CaH2(s) + 2H2O(l) 
A. Ca2+(aq) + 3H2(g) + O2(g)
B. 2CaOH(s) + H2(g)
C. CaO(s) + 3H2(g)
D. Ca(OH)2(s) + 2H2(g)
E. CaO(s) + 6H+(aq)

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Trends in Chemical Reactivity
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Subtopic: Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Stoichiometry and Chemical Reactions

86. What are the products of the following reaction?

H2(g) + Cl2(g) 
A. H2O(l) + 2HCl(g)
B. H2(g) + Cl2(g)
C. H2Cl(g) + Cl-(aq)
D. 2HCl(g)
E. HCl2(g) + H+(aq)

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Trends in Chemical Reactivity
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Subtopic: Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Stoichiometry and Chemical Reactions

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87. What are the products of the following reaction?

SO2(g) + H2O(l) 
A. H2SO4(aq)
B. H2SO3(aq)
C. H2(g) + SO3(g)
D. S(s) + H2O(l)
E. S(s) + H2(g) + O2(g)

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Trends in Chemical Reactivity
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Subtopic: Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Stoichiometry and Chemical Reactions

88. What are the products of the following reaction?

2 Li(s) + 2H2O(l) 
A. Li2O2(s) + 2 H2(g)
B. 2Li2O(s) + 2 H2(g)
C. 2 LiOH(aq) + H2(g)
D. 2 Li(s) + 2H2O(l)
E. LiO2(s) + 2H2(g)

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Trends in Chemical Reactivity
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Subtopic: Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Stoichiometry and Chemical Reactions

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89. What are the products of the following reaction?

2Al(s) + 6H+(aq) 
A. 2Al3+(aq) + 3H2(g)
B. 2Al2+(aq) + 3H2(g)
C. 2AlH2(s) + H2(g)
D. 2Al+(aq) + 3H2(g)
E. 2AlH3(s)

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Trends in Chemical Reactivity
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Subtopic: Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Stoichiometry and Chemical Reactions

90. Which of the following reactants can be combined to produce hydrogen gas as a product?
A. N2O5(s) + H2O(l) 
B. H2(g) + Cl2(g) 
C. 2 F2(g) + 2H2O(l) 
D. Mg(s) + 2H+(aq) 
E. 2H2(g) + O2(g) 

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Trends in Chemical Reactivity
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Subtopic: Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Stoichiometry and Chemical Reactions

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91. Which of the following reactants can be combined to produce a basic oxide as a product?
A. Cl2O7(l) + H2O(l) 
B. P4O10(s) + 6H2O(l) 
C. 4Li(s) + O2(g) 
D. Al2O3(s) + 6HCl(aq) 
E. MgO(s) + 2HCl(aq) 

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Trends in Chemical Reactivity
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Subtopic: Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Stoichiometry and Chemical Reactions

92. Which pair of elements from different groups resemble each other the most in their
chemical properties?
A. Be and B
B. Al and Si
C. Li and Be
D. Al and Be
E. Be and C

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Periodic Classification of Elements
Subtopic: Trends in Chemical Reactivity
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Electron Configuration

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93. In a surprisingly large number of their properties, beryllium resembles aluminum and
boron resembles silicon. Such a relationship is called
A. amphoterism.
B. an allotropic relationship.
C. a diagonal relationship.
D. the periodic law.
E. an isoelectronic series.

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Trends in Chemical Reactivity
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Electron Configuration

94. Which of the following elements has the greatest metallic character?
A. Br
B. F
C. Ge
D. Mn
E. Sc

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Trends in Chemical Reactivity
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Electron Configuration

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95. Which of the following elements has the greatest metallic character?
A. Br
B. Se
C. Ni
D. As
E. Si

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Trends in Chemical Reactivity
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Electron Configuration

96. Which of the following elements has the greatest metallic character?
A. Ca
B. Mg
C. Ba
D. As
E. Se

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Trends in Chemical Reactivity
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Electron Configuration

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97. If the radius of atom X is greater than the radius of atom Y, then it is also likely that
A. X has a larger electron affinity than Y does.
B. X has a larger effective nuclear charge than Y does.
C. X has greater metallic character than Y does.
D. X has a larger first ionization energy than Y does.
E. X is a poorer conductor of electricity than Y when in the solid state.

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Bloom's Level: 5. Evaluate
Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Subtopic: Trends in Chemical Reactivity
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Electron Configuration

98. Which of the following is an amphoteric oxide?

A. Na2O
B. MgO
C. Al2O3
D. SO2
E. Cl2O7

Bloom's Level: 5. Evaluate

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Acid-Base Properties of Oxides and Hydroxides
Subtopic: Trends in Chemical Reactivity
Topic: Acids and Bases
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

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99. Which of the following is a basic oxide?

A. CO2
B. CaO
C. SO2
D. H2O
E. NO2

Bloom's Level: 5. Evaluate

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Acid-Base Properties of Oxides and Hydroxides
Subtopic: Trends in Chemical Reactivity
Topic: Acids and Bases
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

100. Which of the following is an acidic oxide?

A. P4O10
B. MgO
C. Fe2O3
D. K2O
E. Cr2O3

Bloom's Level: 5. Evaluate

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Acid-Base Properties of Oxides and Hydroxides
Subtopic: Trends in Chemical Reactivity
Topic: Acids and Bases
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

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101. Which of the following is a basic oxide?

A. CO2
B. MgO
C. As2O3
D. SO2
E. Cl2O7

Bloom's Level: 5. Evaluate

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Acid-Base Properties of Oxides and Hydroxides
Subtopic: Trends in Chemical Reactivity
Topic: Acids and Bases
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

102. Which of the following is a basic oxide?

A. NO2
B. H2O
C. Na2O
D. SnO
E. SO2

Bloom's Level: 5. Evaluate

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Acid-Base Properties of Oxides and Hydroxides
Subtopic: Trends in Chemical Reactivity
Topic: Acids and Bases
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

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103. Since arsenic is a nonmetal, As2O3 is expected to be a/an _____ oxide.

A. acidic
B. ionic
C. amphoteric
D. neutral
E. basic

Bloom's Level: 5. Evaluate

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Acid-Base Properties of Oxides and Hydroxides
Subtopic: Trends in Chemical Reactivity
Topic: Acids and Bases
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

104. Since zirconium is a metal, ZrO2 is expected to be a/an _____ oxide.

A. acidic
B. ionic
C. amphoteric
D. neutral
E. basic

Bloom's Level: 5. Evaluate

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Acid-Base Properties of Oxides and Hydroxides
Subtopic: Trends in Chemical Reactivity
Topic: Acids and Bases
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

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105. Which of the following elements behaves chemically similarly to calcium?

A. magnesium
B. sodium
C. sulfur
D. chlorine
E. iron

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Periodic Classification of Elements
Subtopic: Trends in Chemical Reactivity
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

106. Which of the following elements behaves chemically similarly to potassium?

A. magnesium
B. sodium
C. beryllium
D. chlorine
E. iron

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Periodic Classification of Elements
Subtopic: Trends in Chemical Reactivity
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

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107. Which of the following elements behaves chemically similarly to oxygen?

A. magnesium
B. sodium
C. sulfur
D. chlorine
E.

iron

F.
beryllium

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Periodic Classification of Elements
Subtopic: Trends in Chemical Reactivity
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

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108. Which of the following elements behaves chemically similarly to silver?

A. nickel
B. gold
C. sulfur
D. chlorine
E.

iron

F.
beryllium

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Periodic Classification of Elements
Subtopic: Trends in Chemical Reactivity
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

109. The second ionization energy of Mg is ________ than its first ionization energy, and is
__________ than the second ionization energy of Na.
A. higher, higher
B. lower, higher
C. higher, lower
D. lower, lower

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.04
Subtopic: Periodic Classification of Elements
Subtopic: Trends in Chemical Reactivity
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

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110. Consider the following reaction: 3Li + Z Li3Z. What is the formula for the compound
if we substitute sodium for lithium?
A. NaZ
B. Na2Z
C. NaZ2
D. Na3Z
E. NaZ3

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Trends in Chemical Reactivity
Subtopic: Writing and Balancing Equations
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Stoichiometry and Chemical Reactions

111. Consider the following reaction: 3Li + Z Li3Z. What is the formula for the compound
if we substitute magnesium for lithium?
A. MgZ
B. Mg2Z
C. MgZ2
D. Mg3Z
E. Mg3Z2

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Trends in Chemical Reactivity
Subtopic: Writing and Balancing Equations
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Stoichiometry and Chemical Reactions

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112. Consider the following reaction 2A + 3F2 2AF3. What is the formula for the reaction
product if we substitute iodine for fluorine?
A. A2I3
B. A3I2
C. AI3
D. A3I
E. AI

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Trends in Chemical Reactivity
Subtopic: Writing and Balancing Equations
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Stoichiometry and Chemical Reactions

113. Consider the following reaction 2A + 3F2 2AF3. What is the formula for the reaction
product if we substitute sulfur for fluorine?
A. A2S3
B. A3S2
C. AS3
D. A3S
E. AS

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Trends in Chemical Reactivity
Subtopic: Writing and Balancing Equations
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Stoichiometry and Chemical Reactions

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114. Which, if any, is the ground-state electron configuration for S2–?

A. [Ne] or 1s22s22p63s23p6
B. [Ar] or 1s22s22p63s23p6
C. 1s22s22p63s23p5
D. [Ar] or 1s22s22p63s23p4
E. None of the above

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
Subtopic: Electron Configurations of Cations and Anions
Topic: Electron Configuration

115. Which, if any, is the ground-state electron configuration for Ca2+?

A. [Ne] or 1s22s22p63s23p6
B. [Ar] or 1s22s22p63s23p6
C. 1s22s22p63s23p5
D. [Ar] or 1s22s22p63s23p4
E. None of the above

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
Subtopic: Electron Configurations of Cations and Anions
Topic: Electron Configuration

116. Which, if any, is the ground-state electron configuration for Cr3+?

A. [Ar]3d2 or 1s22s22p63s23p63d2
B. [Ar]3d4 or 1s22s22p63s23p63d4
C. [Ar]3p3 or 1s22s22p63s23p3
D. [Ar]3d3 or 1s22s22p63s23p63d3
E. None of the above

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
Subtopic: Electron Configurations of Cations and Anions
Topic: Electron Configuration

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117. Which, if any, is the ground-state electron configuration for Ni2+?

A. [Ar]3d6 or 1s22s22p63s23p63d6
B. [Ar]3d7 or 1s22s22p63s23p63d7
C. [Ar]3d8 or 1s22s22p63s23p63d8
D. [Ar]3d9 or 1s22s22p63s23p63d9
E. None of the above

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
Subtopic: Electron Configurations of Cations and Anions
Topic: Electron Configuration

118. Which, if any, is the ground-state electron configuration for Br–?

A. [Kr] or 1s22s22p63s23p64s23d10
B. [Kr] or 1s22s22p63s23p64s24p6
C. [Kr] or 1s22s22p63s23p64s23d104p4
D. [Kr] or 1s22s22p63s23p64s23d104p6
E. None of the above

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
Subtopic: Electron Configurations of Cations and Anions
Topic: Electron Configuration

119. Which, if any, is the ground-state electron configuration for K+?

A. [Ar] or 1s22s22p63s23p6
B. 1s22s22p63s23p5
C. 1s22s22p63s23p64s2
D. [Ar] or 1s22s22p63s23p4
E. None of the above

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
Subtopic: Electron Configurations of Cations and Anions
Topic: Electron Configuration

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120. Which, if any, is the ground-state electron configuration for Al3+?

A. 1s22s22p5
B. 1s22s22p63s2
C. [Ne] or 1s22s22p6
D. [Ne] or 1s22s22p4
E. None of the above

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
Subtopic: Electron Configurations of Cations and Anions
Topic: Electron Configuration

121. Which, if any, is the ground-state electron configuration for O2–?

A. 1s22s22p3
B. 1s22s22p4
C. 1s22s22p63s2
D. [Ne] or 1s22s22p6
E. None of the above

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
Subtopic: Electron Configurations of Cations and Anions
Topic: Electron Configuration

122. Which, if any, is the ground-state electron configuration for I–?

A. 1s22s22p63s23p64s23d104p65s24d105p5
B. [Xe] or 1s22s22p63s23p64s23d104p65s24d105p6
C. [Xe] or 1s22s22p63s23p64s23d104p65s25p6
D. [Xe] or 1s22s22p63s23p64s23d104p65s24f105p6
E. None of the above

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
Subtopic: Electron Configurations of Cations and Anions
Topic: Electron Configuration

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123. Which, if any, is the ground-state electron configuration for Mg2+?

A. [Ne] or 1s22s22p6
B. [Ar] or 1s22s22p6
C. 1s22s22p63s2
D. [Ne]3s23p2 or 1s22s22p63s23p2
E. None of the above

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
Subtopic: Electron Configurations of Cations and Anions
Topic: Electron Configuration

124. Concerning the electron configuration of P, 1s22s22p63s23p4, which, if any, is the

configuration for the valence shell electrons only?
A. 1s22s2
B. 1s22s22p6
C. 3s23p4
D. 3p4
E. None of the above

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Topic: Electron Configuration

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125. Concerning the electron configuration of F, 1s22s22p5, which, if any, is the configuration
for the valence shell electrons only?
A. 1s22s22p5
B. 2p5
C. 1s2
D. 2s22p5
E. None of the above

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Topic: Electron Configuration

126. Concerning the electron configuration of S2-, 1s22s22p63s23p6, which, if any, is the
configuration for the valence shell electrons only?
A. 1s22s22p63s23p6
B. 2s22p63s23p6
C. 1s22s22p6
D. 3s23p6
E. None of the above

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.02
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Topic: Electron Configuration

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True / False Questions

127. Select True or False: The Mg2+ ion is smaller than F–, even though they are
isoelectronic.
TRUE

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.03
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

128. Select True or False: An I- ion has a larger radius than an I atom.
TRUE

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.03
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

129. Select True or False: As the effective nuclear charge decreases, the electrons are pulled
closer to the nucleus and thus the radius of the atom decreases.
FALSE

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.03
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

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Multiple Choice Questions

130.

Given the following melting point data, what is a reasonable estimate of the melting point of potassium?

A. Around 100oC
B. Around 40oC
C. Around 190oC
D. Around 60oC
E. Around 20oC

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Difficult
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.03
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

131. Consider the following reaction: 3Li + Z  Li3Z. What is a reasonable guess for the
identity of element Z?
A. Be
B. B
C. C
D. N
E. None of the above

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Trends in Chemical Reactivity
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Subtopic: Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Stoichiometry and Chemical Reactions

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132. Consider the following reaction 2A + 3F2  2AF3. What is a reasonable guess for the
identity element A?
A. Mg
B. Al
C. Si
D. P
E. None of the above

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Chemical Reactivity
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Subtopic: Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Stoichiometry and Chemical Reactions

133. Write the products of the following reaction:

CO2(g) + H2O(l) 
A. H2CO3(aq)
B. HCO2 (aq) + OH-(aq)
C. HCO (aq) + H+(aq) + CO2(g)
D. CO2(g) + H2O(l)
E. None of the above

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Chemical Reactivity
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Subtopic: Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Stoichiometry and Chemical Reactions

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134. Write the products of the following reaction:

2K(s) + 2H2O(l) 
A. KOH(aq) + H2(g)
B. 2KOH(aq) + H2O(g)
C. 2KOH(aq) + H2(g)
D. 2K(OH)2(aq)
E. None of the above

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Chemical Reactivity
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Subtopic: Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Stoichiometry and Chemical Reactions

135. Write the products of the following reaction:

H2(g) + Cl2(g) 
A. 2H+ + Cl2(g)
B. 2HCl(g)
C. H2Cl2(g)
D. 2H+ + 2Cl-(g)
E. None of the above

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Chemical Reactivity
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Subtopic: Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Stoichiometry and Chemical Reactions

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136. The following successive ionization energies correspond to an element in the third row
of the periodic table: I1 = 786.3 kJ/mol, I2 =1,580 kJ/mol, I3= 3,230 kJ/mol, I4 = 4,360 kJ/mol,
I5 = 16,000, and I6 = 20,000 kJ/mol. Based on this pattern of ionization energies, identify the
element.
A. Sulfur
B. Phosphorous
C. Silicon
D. Aluminum
E. None of the above

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.04
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

True / False Questions

137. Select True or False: The group 5A elements have relatively small electron affinities
compared to the neighboring nonmetals in the corresponding rows.
TRUE

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.05
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

138. Select True or False: The radii of ions are always smaller than the radii of the
corresponding atoms of the same element.
FALSE

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.03
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

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139. Select True or False: Electron affinity is always a positive quantity.

FALSE

Bloom's Level: 2. Understand

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.05
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

140. Select True or False: The electron configuration of the outermost electrons of atoms of
the halogen group is ns2np7.
FALSE

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals
Subtopic: Periodic Classification of Elements
Topic: Chemical Periodicity
Topic: Electron Configuration

141. Select True or False: Amphoteric oxides exhibit both acidic and basic properties.
TRUE

Bloom's Level: 2. Understand

Difficulty: Easy
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Acid-Base Properties of Oxides and Hydroxides
Topic: Acids and Bases

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142. Select True or False: For Mg atoms a very large jump in the magnitudes of the ionization
energies will occur between the second and the third ionization energies.
TRUE

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.04
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

143. Select True or False: In general the effective nuclear charge felt by the outermost
electrons of an element increases when moving across a period.
TRUE

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.03
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

144. Select True or False: Sodium ions are more reactive than sodium atoms.
FALSE

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply

Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Section: 08.06
Subtopic: Trends in Chemical Reactivity
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

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