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Topic 3: Periodicity

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3.1 Periodic table

• 15M.2.hl.TZ1.8e: Describe how chlorine’s position in the periodic table is related to its electron arrangement.
• 14N.2.sl.TZ0.8d: (i)     State the property that determines the order in which elements are arranged in the...
• 13N.1.hl.TZ0.10: Which compounds have an ionic lattice structure in the solid state? I.     Silicon dioxide II....
• 13N.2.hl.TZ0.3a.ii: State which atoms are covalently bonded.
• 13N.2.sl.TZ0.3a.ii: State which atoms are covalently bonded.
• 13M.1.hl.TZ1.5: What is the correct electron configuration of the \({\text{C}}{{\text{u}}^ + }\) ion? A.    ...
• 13M.1.hl.TZ2.5: Which species has the electron configuration of...
• 13M.1.sl.TZ2.8: Element X is in group 5 and period 4 of the periodic table. Which statement is correct? A.     X...
• 12N.1.sl.TZ0.7: Which statements about atomic structure and the periodic table are correct? I.     An element in...
• 12N.2.sl.TZ0.4a: (i)     Define the terms atomic number, mass number and isotopes of an element.   Atomic...
• 09M.2.hl.TZ1.8b.ii: Explain how information from this graph provides evidence for the existence of main energy levels...
• 09M.2.hl.TZ1.8b.iv: Sketch and explain the shape of the graph obtained for the successive ionization energies of...
• 09M.1.sl.TZ1.9: An element is in group 4 and period 3 of the periodic table. How many electrons are in the...
• 09M.2.sl.TZ1.5b.i: Define the term first ionization energy and state what is meant by the term periodicity.
• 09M.2.hl.TZ2.5a.i: Distinguish in terms of electronic structure, between the terms group and period.
• 11M.2.sl.TZ1.5b.ii: sodium oxide has a higher melting point than sulfur trioxide.
• 11M.2.sl.TZ1.7b: State the period numbers of both carbon and silicon.
• 11M.2.sl.TZ2.2a.ii: Deduce one other common oxidation number exhibited by antimony in some of its compounds.
• 11N.1.hl.TZ0.9: Which metals are considered to be transition elements? I.     Ti II.     Zn III.     Fe A.   ...
• 17M.1.sl.TZ2.7: Which property increases down Group 1, the alkali metals? A.     Atomic radius B.    ...
• 17M.1.sl.TZ2.8: Which element is a lanthanide? A.     Hf B.     Tb C.     U D.     Y
• 17N.1.hl.TZ0.7: Which electron configuration is that of a transition metal atom in the ground state? A....
• 18M.1.sl.TZ2.8: Which element is in the p-block? A.     Pb B.     Pm C.     Pt D.     Pu

3.2 Periodic trends

• 15M.1.hl.TZ2.7: What is the definition of electronegativity? A.     The relative measure of the tendency of an...
• 15M.2.hl.TZ1.2a: State the equations for the reactions of sodium oxide with water and phosphorus(V) oxide with water.
• 15M.2.hl.TZ2.9a.ii: Suggest, giving your reasons, the approximate pH values of the solutions formed by adding each...
• 15M.2.hl.TZ2.9b.i: Identify the acid-base character of the oxides of each of the elements from sodium to chlorine in...
• 15M.2.hl.TZ2.9b.ii: State the equations for the separate reactions of sodium oxide and phosphorus(V) oxide with water.
• 15M.1.sl.TZ1.8: What is the definition of the term first ionization energy? A.     The energy released when one...
• 15M.1.sl.TZ2.7: Which statement is correct for the halogens \({\text{(F}} \to {\text{I)}}\)? A.    ...
• 15M.1.sl.TZ2.8: Which combination of properties best describes sodium oxide,...
• 15M.2.sl.TZ1.6a: Define the term electronegativity.
• 15M.2.sl.TZ1.6b: Explain why the atomic radius of elements decreases across the period.
• 15M.2.sl.TZ1.6c.i: State the equations for the reactions of sodium oxide with water and phosphorus(V) oxide with water.
• 15M.2.sl.TZ2.6b.i: State the equation for the reaction between potassium and chlorine.
• 15M.2.sl.TZ2.6c.i: Identify the acid-base character of the oxides of each of the elements from sodium to chlorine in...
• 15M.2.sl.TZ2.6c.ii: State the equations for the separate reactions of sodium oxide and phosphorus(V) oxide with water.
• 14M.1.hl.TZ1.7: Which statements about reactivity are correct? I.     Potassium reacts more vigorously than...
• 14M.2.hl.TZ1.5a: (i)     State the changes in the acid-base nature of the oxides across period 3 (from...
• 14M.2.hl.TZ1.5b: (i)     Predict any changes that may be observed in each...
• 14M.2.hl.TZ1.6b: (i)     Deduce the order of reactivity of these four metals, from the least to the most...
• 14M.2.hl.TZ2.5a: (i)     Describe the colour change that occurs when aqueous chlorine is added to aqueous sodium...
• 14M.2.hl.TZ2.8a: Define the term first ionization energy.
• 14M.1.sl.TZ1.8: The horizontal axis of the bar chart represents the elements of period 3 from sodium to chlorine...
• 14M.1.sl.TZ1.9: The electronegativities of four elements are given in the table. Which statement is...
• 14M.1.sl.TZ2.7: Which properties decrease down group 1? I.     Melting point II.     Atomic radius III.    ...
• 14M.1.sl.TZ2.8: Which pair of elements shows the greatest difference in electronegativity? A.     Mg and O B. ...
• 14M.2.sl.TZ1.5a: (i)     State the equation for the reaction of sodium metal with water.   (ii)     Describe two...
• 14M.2.sl.TZ1.5b: (i)     Predict any changes that may be observed in each...
• 14M.2.sl.TZ1.5d: Explain why the ionic radius of a chloride ion is greater than the atomic radius of a chlorine atom.
• 14M.2.sl.TZ1.5e.i: \({\text{N}}{{\text{a}}_{\text{2}}}{\text{O}}\) does not conduct electricity in the solid state...
• 14M.2.sl.TZ1.5e.ii: State the acid-base natures of \({\text{N}}{{\text{a}}_{\text{2}}}{\text{O}}\) and...
• 14M.2.sl.TZ1.5e.iii: State equations for the reactions of \({\text{N}}{{\text{a}}_{\text{2}}}{\text{O}}\) and...
• 14M.2.sl.TZ1.6d: (i)     Deduce the order of reactivity of these four metals, from the least to the most...
• 14M.2.sl.TZ2.4a: (i)     Describe the colour change that occurs when aqueous chlorine is added to aqueous sodium...
• 14M.2.sl.TZ2.4b: The colour change in the reaction between aqueous chlorine and aqueous sodium iodide is very...
• 14N.1.hl.TZ0.6: Which statements are correct for the oxides of period 3 going from Na to Cl? I.     The oxides...
• 14N.1.hl.TZ0.7: The elements argon, potassium, and calcium are consecutive in the periodic table. Which gives the...
• 14N.2.hl.TZ0.8c: (i)     Magnesium reacts with oxygen to form an ionic compound, magnesium oxide. Describe how the...
• 14N.1.sl.TZ0.7: Which properties decrease down both group 1 and group 7? I.     Melting point II.    First...
• 14N.1.sl.TZ0.8: Which period 3 oxide, when added to water, forms an acidic solution? A.    ...
• 14N.2.sl.TZ0.6c: State an equation for the reaction of magnesium oxide with water.
• 13N.1.hl.TZ0.6: Which series is arranged in order of increasing radius? A.    ...
• 13N.1.hl.TZ0.7: Which oxides form acidic solutions when added to water? A.    ...
• 13N.2.hl.TZ0.6e.i: Compare the properties of the three oxides by completing the table below.
• 13N.2.hl.TZ0.7a: State the element that you would expect to have chemical properties most similar to those of...
• 13N.1.sl.TZ0.9: Which series is arranged in order of increasing radius? A.    ...
• 13M.1.hl.TZ1.8: Each of the following oxides is added to separate equal volumes of distilled water. Which of the...
• 13M.1.hl.TZ1.15: Which process is endothermic? A.    ...
• 13M.2.hl.TZ1.2a: Describe and explain the trend in atomic radius across period 3.
• 13M.2.hl.TZ1.2b: A student formulates the following hypothesis: “If phosphorus were to form a positive ion,...
• 13M.2.hl.TZ1.7a.i: Explain the trend in reactivity of the halogens.
• 13M.2.hl.TZ1.7a.ii: Deduce, using equations where appropriate, if bromine reacts with sodium chloride solution and...
• 13M.1.sl.TZ1.8: Which statement concerning electronegativity is correct? A.     Electronegativity increases from...
• 13M.1.sl.TZ1.9: Which statements are correct? I.     Fluorine will react with potassium chloride solution to...
• 13M.1.sl.TZ1.21: Which is a characteristic property of sodium oxide? A.     It turns moist blue litmus paper...
• 13M.2.sl.TZ1.2a: Describe and explain the trend in atomic radius across period 3.
• 13M.2.sl.TZ1.2b: A student formulates the following hypothesis: “If phosphorus were to form a positive ion,...
• 13M.1.hl.TZ2.7: Which statements are correct for the alkali metals Li to Cs? I.     Melting point...
• 13M.1.sl.TZ2.9: Which statements are correct for the halogens F to I? I.     Melting point increases II.   ...
• 13M.2.sl.TZ2.6b.i: Define the term electronegativity.
• 13M.2.sl.TZ2.6b.ii: Using Table 7 of the Data Booklet, explain the trends in electronegativity values of the Group 7...
• 13M.2.sl.TZ2.6b.iii: State the balanced chemical equation for the reaction of potassium bromide, KBr(aq), with...
• 13M.2.sl.TZ2.6b.iv: Describe the colour change likely to be observed in this reaction.
• 12N.1.sl.TZ0.8: Which combination is correct for the properties of the alkali metals from Li to Cs?
• 12N.1.sl.TZ0.9: Which oxides are acidic? I.     \({{\text{P}}_{\text{4}}}{{\text{O}}_{{\text{10}}}}\) II.    ...
• 10N.1.hl.TZ0.7: The x-axis of the graph below represents the atomic number of the elements in period 3. Which...
• 10N.2.hl.TZ0.4d: (i)     State whether aqueous solutions of magnesium oxide and magnesium chloride are acidic,...
• 10N.1.sl.TZ0.8: Which properties of the alkali metals decrease going down group 1? A.     First ionization...
• 10N.1.sl.TZ0.9: Which statements about the periodic table are correct? I.     The elements Mg, Ca and Sr have...
• 10N.1.sl.TZ0.10: The electronegativities of four different elements are given below (the letters are not their...
• 10N.2.sl.TZ0.4b: (i)     Define the term electronegativity. (ii)     Compare the relative polarities of the C–H...
• 09N.1.hl.TZ0.8: Which species has the largest radius? A.     Cl– B.     K C.     Na+ D.     K+
• 09N.2.hl.TZ0.7a.v: The inter-ionic distance between the ions in NaF is very similar to that between the ions in MgO....
• 09N.1.sl.TZ0.8: What happens when sodium is added to water? I.     A gas is evolved II.     The temperature of...
• 10M.2.sl.TZ1.4e: State a balanced equation for the reaction of sodium with water. Include state symbols.
• 10M.2.sl.TZ1.4f: With reference to electronic arrangements, suggest why the reaction between rubidium and water is...
• 10M.2.sl.TZ1.4g: Describe and explain what you will see if chlorine gas is bubbled through a solution of (i)   ...
• 10M.2.hl.TZ2.6c: (i)     Outline two reasons why a sodium ion has a smaller radius than a sodium atom. (ii)    ...
• 10M.1.sl.TZ2.8: Which property decreases down group 7 in the periodic table? A.     Melting point B.   ...
• 10M.1.sl.TZ2.9: Which oxides produce an acidic solution when added to water? I.    ...
• 10M.2.sl.TZ2.3a: Explain the increase in the melting point from sodium to aluminium.
• 10M.2.sl.TZ2.3b: Explain why sulfur, \({{\text{S}}_{\text{8}}}\), has a higher melting point than phosphorus,...
• 10M.2.sl.TZ2.3c: Explain why silicon has the highest melting point and argon has the lowest melting point.
• 10M.2.sl.TZ2.5a: (i)     Identify the property used to arrange the elements in the periodic table. (ii)   ...
• 10M.2.sl.TZ2.5b: (i)     Define the term first ionization energy of an atom. (ii)     Explain the general...
• 09M.2.hl.TZ1.6b.iv: Explain why the quantitative value for the lattice enthalpy of calcium bromide is larger than the...
• 09M.2.hl.TZ1.8b.ii: Explain how information from this graph provides evidence for the existence of main energy levels...
• 09M.2.hl.TZ1.8b.iv: Sketch and explain the shape of the graph obtained for the successive ionization energies of...
• 09M.1.sl.TZ1.10: Which is the best definition of electronegativity? A.     Electronegativity is the energy...
• 09M.1.sl.TZ1.12: What happens when magnesium metal reacts with chlorine gas? A.     Each magnesium atom loses two...
• 09M.2.sl.TZ1.3c.i: State the acid-base nature of sodium oxide.
• 09M.2.sl.TZ1.3c.ii: State the equation for the reaction of sodium oxide with water.
• 09M.2.sl.TZ1.5b.i: Define the term first ionization energy and state what is meant by the term periodicity.
• 09M.2.sl.TZ1.5b.ii: State the electron arrangement of argon and explain why the noble gases, helium, neon and argon...
• 09M.2.sl.TZ1.5b.iii: A graph of atomic radius plotted against atomic number shows that the atomic radius decreases...
• 09M.2.sl.TZ1.5b.iv: Explain why a sulfide ion, \({{\text{S}}^{2 - }}\), is larger than a chloride ion,...
• 09M.2.sl.TZ1.5b.v: Explain why the melting points of the Group 1 metals \({\text{(Li}} \to {\text{Cs)}}\) decrease...
• 09M.1.hl.TZ2.9: Which equation best represents the first ionization energy of magnesium? A.    ...
• 09M.2.hl.TZ2.5d: Explain, using diagrams, why \({\text{N}}{{\text{O}}_{\text{2}}}\) is a polar molecule but...
• 09M.1.sl.TZ2.8: Which statement describes the trends of electronegativity values in the periodic table? A.   ...
• 09M.1.sl.TZ2.9: Which statement is correct for all elements in the same period? A.     They have the same number...
• 09M.2.sl.TZ2.2a: Describe the acid-base character of the oxides of each of the period 3 elements, Na to Cl.
• 09M.2.sl.TZ2.7c: Explain, using diagrams, why CO and \({\text{N}}{{\text{O}}_{\text{2}}}\) are polar molecules but...
• 11M.1.hl.TZ1.8: Which statement about the elements in group 7 is correct? A.    ...
• 11M.2.hl.TZ1.6f.ii: Samples of sodium oxide and solid sulfur trioxide are added to separate beakers of water. Deduce...
• 11M.1.sl.TZ1.7: Which property generally decreases across period 3? A.     Atomic number B.    ...
• 11M.1.sl.TZ1.8: Which property increases down group 1? A.     First ionization energy B.     Melting point C. ...
• 11M.1.sl.TZ1.12: Which combination of the characteristics of element X, a metal, and element Y, a non metal, is...
• 11M.2.sl.TZ1.5a.i: Define the term first ionization energy.
• 11M.2.sl.TZ1.5a.ii: Explain why the first ionization energy of magnesium is higher than that of sodium.
• 11M.2.sl.TZ1.5b.i: calcium has a higher melting point than potassium.
• 11M.2.sl.TZ1.5d: Samples of sodium oxide and sulfur trioxide are added to separate beakers of water. Deduce the...
• 11M.2.hl.TZ2.5b.iii: State the equations for the reactions of sodium oxide,...
• 11M.2.hl.TZ2.7e.ii: Explain why an aqueous solution of sodium chloride cannot be used to obtain sodium metal by...
• 11M.1.sl.TZ2.9: Which pair of elements has the greatest difference in electronegativity? A.     Cs and F B.   ...
• 11M.1.sl.TZ2.12: The number of electrons in the valence shell of elements A and B, are 6 and 7 respectively. What...
• 12M.1.sl.TZ2.9: Which series is correctly arranged in order of decreasing radius? A.    ...
• 12M.2.sl.TZ2.3a: State the equation for the reaction between sodium and water.
• 12M.2.sl.TZ2.3b: State and explain one difference between the reactions of sodium and potassium with water.
• 11N.1.sl.TZ0.7: Which physical property of elements is represented by y on the graph below? A.     First...
• 11N.2.sl.TZ0.1c.i: Suggest why it is necessary for sodium to be removed by this reaction.
• 11N.2.sl.TZ0.5a: Deduce the balanced chemical equation for the reaction between sodium and sulfur. State the...
• 11N.2.sl.TZ0.5b: Describe the acid-base character of the oxides of the period 3 elements, Na to Cl. For the...
• 16M.1.sl.TZ0.7: Which element is a metalloid? A.  Co B.  As C.  Cs D.  Es
• 16M.1.sl.TZ0.8: Which periodic trend is described correctly?  
• 16M.2.sl.TZ0.2b: (i) State the equation for the reaction of this oxide of phosphorus with water. (ii) Predict how...
• 16M.2.hl.TZ0.1d: Impurities cause phosphine to ignite spontaneously in air to form an oxide of phosphorus and...
• 16N.1.sl.TZ0.7: Which equation represents the first electron affinity of chlorine?  A. Cl(g)+e-→ Cl-(g)B....
• 16N.1.sl.TZ0.8: Which solution forms when phosphorus(V) oxide, P4O10, reacts with water?
• 16N.1.hl.TZ0.7: Which property increases down group 17, the halogens? A. Electron affinity B. Boiling point C....
• 16N.1.hl.TZ0.8: Which correctly describes the reaction between potassium and excess water? A. The reaction is...
• 16N.2.sl.TZ0.4d: Describe the trend in acid-base properties of the oxides of period 3, sodium to chlorine.
• 16N.2.sl.TZ0.4e: In addition to magnesium oxide, magnesium forms another compound when burned in air. Suggest the...
• 17M.1.sl.TZ1.8: Which oxide, when added to water, produces the solution with the highest pH? A.     Na2O B.    ...
• 17M.1.hl.TZ1.6: What is the order of decreasing ionic radius? A.     S2− > Cl− > Al3+ > Mg2+ B.   ...
• 17M.2.sl.TZ1.2d.ii: Explain why an aluminium-titanium alloy is harder than pure aluminium.
• 17M.2.hl.TZ1.2d.ii: Suggest why the melting point of vanadium is higher than that of titanium.
• 17M.1.sl.TZ2.12: Which metal has the strongest metallic bond? A.     Li B.     Na C.     K D.     Rb
• 17M.1.hl.TZ2.5: X, Y and Z represent the successive elements, Ne, Na and Mg, but not necessarily in that...
• 17M.2.sl.TZ2.1c.i: Some oxides of period 3, such as Na2O and P4O10, react with water. A spatula measure of each...
• 17N.1.sl.TZ0.7: Which trends are correct across period 3 (from Na to Cl)? I.   Atomic radius decreasesII. ...
• 17N.1.sl.TZ0.8: Which oxide dissolves in water to give a solution with a pH below 7? A. MgO B. Li2O C. CaO D....
• 17N.2.sl.TZ0.2a: Explain the general increasing trend in the first ionization energies of the period 3 elements,...
• 17N.2.sl.TZ0.2b: Explain why the melting points of the group 1 metals (Li → Cs) decrease down the group.
• 17N.2.sl.TZ0.2c: State an equation for the reaction of phosphorus (V) oxide, P4O10 (s), with water.
• 17N.2.hl.TZ0.3b: Explain why the melting points of the group 1 metals (Li → Cs) decrease down the group whereas...
• 18M.2.hl.TZ1.2d.i: Suggest two reasons why solid calcium has a greater density than solid potassium.
• 18M.2.hl.TZ1.2f: Calcium carbide reacts with water to form ethyne and calcium hydroxide. CaC2(s) + H2O(l) →...
• 18M.1.sl.TZ1.7: Which describes the oxide of sodium, Na2O?
• 18M.1.sl.TZ1.8: Which statement is correct? A.     Atomic radius decreases down group 17. B.     First...
• 18M.2.sl.TZ1.2d.i: Suggest two reasons why solid calcium has a greater density than solid potassium.
• 18M.2.sl.TZ1.2e: Calcium carbide reacts with water to form ethyne and calcium hydroxide. CaC2(s) + H2O(l) →...
• 18M.1.sl.TZ2.7: Which increase across a period from left to right?
• 18M.2.sl.TZ2.3b.i: Outline why atomic radius decreases across period 3, sodium to chlorine.
• 18M.2.sl.TZ2.3b.ii: Outline why the ionic radius of K+ is smaller than that of Cl−.