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BCH 1205 CAT 1

1. Define the term coinage metals (2mks)

2. In which group of the periodic table do coinage metals belong (2mks)

3. Write down the electronic configuration of 29Cu, 47Ag and 79Au (4mks)

4. Describe the term alloying (2mks)

5. Explain significance of the ‘s’ ‘d’ and ‘p’ block elements of periodic table (2mks)

6. Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity explain the statement. (4mks)

7. Elements X and Y are in group IIA and group IIIA respectively, describe their general

electronic configuration (4mks)

8. Describe the term inert pair effect (2mks)

9. Explain why group IIA have higher ionization energy than group IA metals (4mks)

10. Unlike other member of group IIA elements Beryllium forms covalent compounds, explain

(4mks)

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