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2.1 Periodicity
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Course AQA AS Chemistry

Section 2. Inorganic Chemistry
Topic 2.1 Periodicity
Difficulty Easy

Time allowed: 20

Score: /10

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Question 1
Sodium sulfide, Na2S, is a reactive yellow solid, produced when sodium and sulfur react together.
How does the ionic radius of sodium compare with that of sulfur?
A. The ions have the same ionic radii
B. The atoms have the same atomic radii
C. Sodium < sulfur
D. Sodium > sulfur
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Question 2
The trends in three physical properties of the elements of Period 3 are shown in the graphs below.

Which physical property is not illustrated?

A. first ionisation energy
B. atomic radius
C. melting point
D. electrical conductivity
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Question 3
What is the correct classification for the element zirconium, Zr?
A. s block
B. d block
C. f block
D. p block
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Question 4
Which Period 3 element has the highest melting point?
A. Sulfur
B. Argon
C. Silicon
D. Aluminium
[1 mark]

Question 5
What is the correct equation for the second ionisation energy of rubidium, Rb?
A. Rb+ (g) → Rb2+ (g) + e-
B. Rb (g) → Rb+ (g) + e-
C. Rb2+ (g) → Rb3+ (g) + e-
D. Rb2+ (g) + e- → Rb+ (g)
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Question 6
Which statement is not correct for Group 2 metals?
A. An unpaired electron is present in the s orbital
B. Chemical reactivity increases with increasing atomic number
C. The first ionisation energy decreases with increasing atomic number
D. Atomic radius increases with increasing atomic number
[1 mark]

Question 7
Which Period 2 element from sodium to silicon, has the largest atomic radius?
A. magnesium
B. sodium
C. silicon
D. aluminium
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Question 8
The trend in melting points of some Period 3 elements can be represented as:
S8 > P4 > Cl2
What intermolecular force explains this trend in melting points?
A. permanent dipole-dipole
B. covalent bonding
C. hydrogen bonding
D. van der Waals
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Question 9
Why does aluminium have a higher melting point than magnesium?
A. aluminium has its valence electron in the p orbital
B. lower charge on the cation and increasing number of delocalised electrons
C. higher charge on the cation and increasing number of delocalised electrons
D. higher charge on the cation and increasing number of localised electrons
[1 mark]

Question 10
Why is the first ionisation energy of magnesium higher than the second ionisation energy?
A. less shielding
B. ionic radius increases
C. nuclear charge is increasing
D. greater attraction between positive nucleus and outer electron
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