Periodic Table Table MCQ

HKDSE Chemistry A Modern View
Part XII Patterns in the Chemical World
Multiple Choice Questions

Chemistry: Chapter 49 Periodic variation in physical properties of the elements Li to
Ar
Section 49.1
1
Which of the following correctly describes the gradual change of elements from
Group I to VII across Period 3?
A. Less reactive metal, more reactive metal, semi-metal, more reactive
non-metal, less reactive non-metal
B. More reactive non-metal, less reactive non-metal, less reactive metal,
semi-metal, more reactive metal
C. More reactive metal, semi-metal, less reactive metal, less reactive
non-metal, more reactive non-metal
D. More reactive metal, less reactive metal, semi-metal, less reactive
non-metal, more reactive non-metal
2
Which of the following statements correctly describes the nature of bonding and
structure of lithium?
A. It has a giant metallic structure in which the atoms are held together by
metallic bonds.
B. It has a simple molecular structure in which the molecules are held together
by van der Waals forces.
C. It has a giant covalent structure in which the atoms are held together by
covalent bonds.
D. It has an atomic structure with no bonds between its atoms.
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structure of boron?
metallic bonds.
covalent bonds.
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D.
It has an atomic structure with no bonds between its atoms.
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structure of carbon?
metallic bonds.
covalent bonds.
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structure of oxygen?
metallic bonds.
covalent bonds.
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Which of the following show periodicity across a period?
(1) Nature of bonding of elements
(2) Melting point of elements
(3) Density of elements
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
7
Which of the following substances contain shared electrons?
(1) Magnesium
(2) Silicon
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(3) Sulphur
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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Which of the following substances DO NOT have giant metallic structures?
(1) Lithium
(2) Carbon
(3) Silicon
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D.
(1), (2) and (3)
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Which of the following elements and structures is NOT correctly matched?
Element
Structure
A.
Lithium
Giant metallic
B.
Boron
Giant covalent
C.
Sulphur
Giant covalent
D.
Argon
Simple molecular
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Which of the following MUST be present in simple molecular structures?
(1) Metallic bond
(2) Van der Waals forces
(3) Covalent bond
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
Section 49.2
11
Which of the following statements concerning the physical properties of Period 3
elements is correct?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
They change from solid state to liquid state.

Their melting points must be lower than those of Period 2 elements.
Silicon has the highest melting point across the Period.
Electrical conductivity increases from Group I to Group IV elements.
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Which of the following comparisons about the physical properties of boron and
aluminium is correct?
Boron
Aluminium
A.
Non-metal
Semi-metal
B.
Higher melting point
Lower melting point
C.
Higher electrical conductivity at

room temperature
Lower electrical conductivity at

room temperature
D.
Used for making computer chips
Used for making cola cans
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Which of the following characteristics is NOT commonly shared by carbon and
silicon?
A. Their atoms form covalent bonds with one another.
B. They have giant covalent structures.
C. They have good electrical conductivities at room temperature.
D. They have relatively higher melting points.
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Which of the following combinations about the structures of Period 2 elements is
correct?
Element
Structure
A.
Be
Simple molecular
B.
Giant covalent
C.
Giant covalent
D.
Ne
Giant metallic
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Which of the following combinations about the melting points of elements is
INCORRECT?
A.
Element
Melting point
Na
Lower than Li
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B.
Higher than S
C.
Si
Highest in Period 3
D.
Ar
Lowest in Period 3
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Which of the following statements concerning the physical properties of Period 2
elements is INCORRECT?
A. There is a gradual change from metals, semi-metals to non-metals.
B. Neon has the lowest melting point across the period.
C. Carbon has the highest melting point across the period.
D. Electrical conductivity at room temperature increases from Group I to
Group III elements.
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Which of the following statements are correct for Period 3 elements?
(1) The metallic character decreases across the period.
(2) The electrical conductivities increase from Group I to III.
(3) The melting point decreases across the period.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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What is the main reason for the difference in the melting points of diamond and
nitrogen gas?
A. Packing efficiency
B. Electronegativity
C. Number of free electrons
D. Nature of bonding
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Why is the melting point of carbon higher than that of silicon?
A. Carbon atoms are held together by covalent bonds while silicon atoms are
held together by ionic bonds.
B. There are more covalent bonds connected to one carbon atom than to a
silicon atom.
C.
CC single bond is stronger than SiSi single bond.
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D.
Carbon has less valence electrons than silicon.
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Which of the following is the correct trend of the melting points for elements?
A. F > Cl > S > Ne
B. Cl > Ne > F > Cl
C. S > F > Ne > Cl
D. S > Cl > F > Ne
Physical property
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The graph below shows the variation in a physical property of some elements.
Atomic number
Which of the following best represents the graph?
A. Relative electrical conductivities of C, N, O and F
B. Melting points of Mg, Al, Si and P
C. Water solubilities of Li, Na, K and Rb
D. Densities of Ne, Na, Mg and Al
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Which of the following elements has the lowest melting point?
A. Sulphur
B. Chlorine
C. Sodium
D. Phosphorus
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Which of the following is the correct order for the melting points of elements?
A. B > C > N > O
B. S > P > Cl > F
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C.
D.
Mg > Al > Si > P

Si > C > Na > Li
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From Si to S, which of the following increases?
A. Metallic character
B. Density
C. Number of atoms in one mole of the element
D. Number of electrons needed to achieve an octet structure
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Which of the following is the correct sequence of melting points of sodium,
magnesium and aluminium?
A. Aluminium < magnesium < sodium
B. Aluminium < sodium < magnesium
C. Sodium < magnesium < aluminium
D. Sodium < aluminium < magnesium
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Which of the following is the correct sequence of melting points of phosphorus,
sulphur and chlorine?
A. Phosphorus < sulphur < chlorine
B. Chlorine < sulphur < phosphorus
C. Sulphur < phosphorus < chlorine
D. Chlorine < phosphorus < sulphur
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Which of the following is the correct sequence of melting points of aluminium, silicon
and phosphorus?
A. Silicon < aluminium < phosphorus
B. Aluminium < silicon < phosphorus
C. Phosphorus < aluminium < silicon
D. Phosphorus < silicon < aluminium
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Which of the following statements about the melting points of carbon and silicon is
correct?
A. Carbon has a higher melting point than silicon because carbon has a giant
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B.
C.
D.
covalent structure but silicon does not.

Carbon has a higher melting point than silicon because the covalent bonds
in carbon are stronger than those in silicon.
Silicon has a higher melting point than carbon because it has a greater
atomic mass and hence stronger van der Waals forces between molecules.
Silicon has a higher melting point than carbon because it has a greater
atomic mass and hence stronger covalent bonds between atoms.
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Which of the following shows the ascending order of electrical conductivities of
sodium, magnesium and aluminium?
A. Sodium < magnesium < aluminium
B. Sodium < aluminium < magnesium
C. Aluminium < magnesium < sodium
D. Aluminium < sodium < magnesium
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Which of the following shows the ascending order of electrical conductivities of
aluminium, silicon and phosphorus at 50C?
A. Aluminium < silicon < phosphorus
B. Aluminium < phosphorus < silicon
C. Phosphorus < silicon < aluminium
D. Silicon < phosphorus < aluminium
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A. C > Ar > Be > Mg
B. C > Be > Mg > Ar
C. Mg > Be > C > Ar
D. Be > C > Ar > Mg
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Which type(s) of attractive forces must be overcome when melting phosphorous,
sulphur and neon?
(1) Van der Waals force
(2) Covalent bond
(3) Hydrogen bond
A. (1) only
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B.
C.
D.
(2) only
(1) and (3) only
(2) and (3) only
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Electrical conductivity of an element depends on:
(1) the number of free electrons.
(2) the number of neutrons.
(3) temperature.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
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Which of the following metals is the poorest electrical conductor?
A. Beryllium
B. Sodium
C. Aluminium
D. Lithium
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Ar Cl P S
C B Be Li
Si Al Mg Na
N O F Ne
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Which of the following statements about Period 3 elements is correct?
A. Melting point increases from Group I to IV, then decreases from Group IV
to 0.
B. None of them conduct electricity.
C. All of them are solids at room temperature and pressure.
D. All solid elements have giant covalent structures.
37
Which of the following elements has the highest electronegativity?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
C
N
O
F
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The trend of the relative electrical conductivities of elements across Period 3 at room
temperature is sketched. Which of the following graphs is correct?
Relative electrical
conductivity
A.
Atomic number
Relative electrical
conductivity
B.
Atomic number
Relative electrical
conductivity
C.
Atomic number
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Relative electrical
conductivity
D.
Atomic number
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A. Cl > P > S > Ar
B. S > Cl > P >Ar
C. S > P > Cl > Ar
D. Ar > Cl > P > S
40
Graphite is a form of carbon. It is a good conductor of electricity. Which of the
following statements concerning the electrical conductivity of graphite is correct?
A. The carbon atoms lose electrons to form ions and the ions formed are free to
move.
B. The graphite layers are held by strong covalent bonds and free electrons can
jump from layers to layers.
C. Graphite has a giant covalent structure and delocalized electrons can move
in each layer.
D. Graphite has a planar structure which allows mobile ions to move.
41
Which of the following elements has the largest molecular size?
A. Cl
B. S
C. P
D. Ar
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What is the y-axis of the following graph?
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Li
Be
Ne
A.
B.
C.
Melting point
Density
Relative electrical conductivity at room temperature
D.
Electronegativity
43
Arrange the following elements in ascending order of melting point.
(1) Aluminium
(2) Phosphorus
(3) Carbon
(4) Silicon
A. (4) < (3) < (1) < (2)
B. (2) < (1) < (4) < (3)
C. (4) < (2) < (1) < (3)
D. (3) < (1) < (4) < (2)
Each question below consists of two separate statements. Decide whether each of
the two statements is true or false; if both are true, then decide whether or not
the second statement is a correct explanation of the first statement. Then select
one option from A to D according to the following table:
A.
Both statements are true and the 2nd statement is a correct explanation
of the 1st statement.
B. Both statements are true and the 2nd statement is NOT a correct
explanation of the 1st statement.
C. The 1st statement is false but the 2nd statement is true.
D. Both statements are false.
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Section 49.1
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Graphite has a simple molecular
structure, so it is not as hard as
diamond.
Diamond has a giant covalent structure,

so it is hard.
Section 49.2
45
Graphite can conduct electricity but
diamond cannot.
Both graphite and diamond have giant

covalent structures.
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The melting point of lithium is lower
than that of sodium.
The metallic bonds in sodium are

stronger than those in lithium.
47
Only elements with giant metallic
structures can conduct electricity at
room temperature.
Elements with giant metallic structures

contain delocalized electrons.
48
Due to periodicity, elements across a
period always have similar chemical
and physical properties.
The chemical properties of elements are

affected by the number of valence
electrons.
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Elements with giant covalent structures
cannot conduct electricity at room
temperature.
Elements with giant covalent structures

do not have delocalized electrons.
50
Melting point of elements decreases
across a period.
Across a period, elements change from

metal to non-metals.
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Metals are able to conduct electricity
because of the presence of delocalized
ions.
Graphite is a non-metal, so it cannot

conduct electricity.
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Metals have a sea of delocalized
electrons to conduct electricity.
The delocalized electrons are free to

move within the structure to conduct
electricity.
Chemistry: Chapter 50 Bonding, stoichiometric composition and acid-base properties

of oxides of the elements Na to Cl
Section 50.1
53
Which of the following oxides is NOT a white solid at room temperature?
A. MgO
B. SiO 2
C. P 4 O 6
D.
Cl 2 O 7
54
Which of the following combinations about structures of the oxides of Period 3
elements is NOT correct?
Oxide
Structure
A.
MgO
Giant ionic
B.
SiO 2
Giant covalent
C.
P 4 O 10
Giant covalent
D.
Cl 2 O
Simple molecular
55
Why does the nature of bonding of the oxides change from ionic to covalent across a
period?
A. The atomic size of elements increases across a period.
B. The reactivity of elements decreases across a period.
C. The electronegativity of elements increases across a period.
D. The number of delocalized electrons of elements decreases across a period.
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Which of the following oxides has/have (a) giant covalent structure(s)?
(1) SiO 2
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(2) P 4 O 10
(3) SO 2
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
57
Which of the following are possible chemical formulae for oxides of sodium?
(1) Na 2 O
(2) Na 2 O 2
(3) NaO
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
58
Which of the following is the chemical formula of magnesium oxide?
A. Mg 2 O
B.
C.
D.
MgO
Mg 2 O 2
MgO 2
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Which of the following are possible chemical formulae for oxides of phosphorus?
(1) P 2 O 3
(2) P 2 O 5
(3) P 4 O 8
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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The electronegativity values of elements A, B and C follow the sequence A < B < C.
Which of the following combinations is correct?
A
C
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A.
Cl
B.
Cl
C.
Cl
D.
Cl
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Which of the following elements has the highest electronegativity?
A. F
B. N
C. B
D. Li
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Which of the following oxides have simple molecular structures?
(1) Al 2 O 3
(2) P 4 O 10
(3) Cl 2 O 7
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
63
Which of the following elements will form an oxide with a simple molecular
structure?
A. Sodium
B. Magnesium
C. Silicon
D. Chlorine
Section 50.2
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Which of the following comparisons about aluminium oxide and silicon dioxide is
INCORRECT?
Al 2 O 3
SiO 2
A.
White solid at 25C
White solid at 25C
B.
Giant ionic structure
Giant covalent structure
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C.
Reacts slowly with water
Do not react with water
D.
Amphoteric oxide
Acidic oxide
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Which of the following comparisons about magnesium oxide and sulphur dioxide is
correct?
MgO
SO 2
A.
White solid at 25C
White smoke at 25C
B.
Giant ionic structure
Giant covalent structure
C.
Reacts with water to give Mg(OH) 2
Reacts with water to give H 2 SO 3
D.
Acidic oxide
Basic oxide
66
Which of the following statements concerning oxides of Period 3 elements is
INCORRECT?
A. MgO is slightly soluble in water.
B. Al 2 O 3 can act both as an acid and as a base.
C. SiO 2 reacts slowly with dilute acids to form salts and water.
D. SO 2 reacts with water to form sulphurous acid.
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Which of the following statements concerning oxides of Period 3 elements is correct?
A. Na 2 O reacts slowly with water to form NaOH.
B. MgO is an acidic oxide which reacts with alkalis to form salts and water.
C. One mole of Al 2 O 3 can give 2 moles of sodium aluminate when it reacts
with dilute NaOH.
D. Cl 2 O reacts readily with HCl to form HOCl.
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Which of the following is NOT a basic oxide?
A. Na 2 O
B.
C.
D.
MgO
Li 2 O
P 4 O 10
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Which of the following can be used to convert amides to nitriles?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
SiO 2
P 4 O 10
SO 2
Cl 2 O
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Which of the following statements is/are correct?
(1) Reaction of P 4 O 10 with water forms phosphoric acid.
(2) Reaction of SO 2 with water forms sulphuric acid.
(3) Reaction of Cl 2 O with water forms hydrochloric acid.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
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Which of the following statements concerning aluminium oxide is INCORRECT?
A. It is amphoteric.
B. It has more covalent character than magnesium oxide.
C. It is a white solid.
D. It reacts with water.
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Consider CO 2 and SiO 2 , which of the following statements is correct?
A. They have the same structure.
B. They are acidic oxides.
C. They do not react with water.
D. They have linear shape.
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Which of the following statements concerning P 4 O 10 is correct?
A. Its aqueous solution can turn universal indicator red.
B. Its solid is colourless.
C. It reacts with water less vigorously than SO 2 .
D. It reacts with acids to form salts.
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A piece of sodium oxide (Na 2 O) is put into a test tube which is half filled with water.
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What is the resultant solution?

A. Sodium oxide solution
B. Sodium peroxide solution
C. Sodium hydroxide solution
D. Hydrogen peroxide solution
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Equal number of moles of Na 2 O and MgO are put into two identical test tubes
separately. Both test tubes are half filled with water. Which of the test tubes contain(s)
a solution with a higher pH value?
A. The test tube containing Na 2 O.
B. The test tube containing MgO.
C. Both test tubes have the same pH value.
D. It cannot be determined.
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Which of the following about an amphoteric substance is correct?
A. The substance is insoluble in water.
B. The substance is a solid without regular packing.
C. The substance decomposes under sunlight.
D. The substance can react with both acids and alkalis.
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Which of the following substances has the same structure as sulphur dioxide?
A. CO 2
B.
C.
D.
Al 2 O 3
Fe 2 O 3
GeO 2
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Consider the following unbalanced chemical equation:
P 2 O 5 (s) + H 2 O(l) X(aq)
Which of the following chemicals is X?
A. H 2 PO
B. H 2 PO 4
C. H 3 PO 3
D. H 3 PO 4
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SO 2 (g) + H 2 O(l) Y(aq)
Which of the following chemicals is Y?
A. H 2 S
B. SO 3
C. H 2 SO 3
D. H 2 SO 4
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Which of the following explains why dichlorine oxide is regarded as an acidic oxide?
A. It contains a hydrogen atom.
B. Chlorine atom is acidic.
C. It reacts with water to form an acidic solution.
D. Its structure is similar to water.
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Cl 2 O(g) + H 2 O(l) Z(aq)
Which of the following chemicals is Z?
A. HCl
B. HOCl
C. HClO 2
D. HClO 3
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Which of the following can react with dilute alkalis?
(1) Al 2 O 3
(2) SiO 2
(3) SO 2
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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Which of the following dissolve in water to form acidic solutions?
(1) SiO 2
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(2) P 4 O 10
(3) SO 2
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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Which of the following is/are amphoteric?
(1) Al 2 O 3
(2) BeO
(3) MgO
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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Which of the following is/are the product(s) when SO 2 dissolves in water?
(1) H 2 SO 3
(2) H 2
(3) SO 4 2
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
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Why is Na 2 O NOT edible?
A. H 2 would be formed in stomach.
B. Na 2 O is insoluble in water.
C. Na 2 O is highly acidic in nature and would cause ulcer in stomach.
D. Na 2 O would react with HCl in stomach to release a large amount of heat.
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Which of the following statements concerning aluminium oxide is INCORRECT?
A. It is a white solid at room temperature.
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B.
C.
D.
It has a giant ionic structure.

It is amphoteric.
It reacts vigorously with water.
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Which of the following chemicals CANNOT be stored in glass bottles?
A. Bromine water
B. Concentrated sulphuric acid
C. Hydrochloric acid
D. Caustic soda
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Which of the following statements concerning dichlorine oxide is correct?
A. It is a green gas.
B. It reacts readily with nitric acid.
C. It dissolves in water to form hydrochloric acid.
D. Its molecule has a V-shape.
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Which of the following metal oxides dissolve in water to form alkaline solutions?
(1) Na 2 O
(2) MgO
(3) Al 2 O 3
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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Which of the following reactions would occur?
(1) Na 2 O(s) + 2HCl(aq) 2NaCl(aq) + H 2 O(l)
(2) Al 2 O 3 (s) + 3H 2 SO 4 (aq) Al 2 (SO 4 ) 3 (aq) + 3H 2 O(l)
(3) SiO 2 (s) + 4HCl(aq) SiCl 4 (aq) + 2H 2 O(l)
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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Which of the following oxides react with water to give acidic solutions?
(1) SiO 2
(2) P 4 O 10
(3) SO 2
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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A, B and C are Period 3 elements. The oxide of A is acidic, the oxide of B is basic and
the oxide of C is amphoteric.
Arrange the atomic number of these elements in ascending order.
(A, B and C are not chemical symbols.)
A. A, B, C.
B. C, B, A.
C. B, C, A.
D. B, A, C.
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X is an element in Period 3. Oxide of X does not react with water and acids but is
soluble in alkaline solutions. Element X is
A. aluminium.
B. silicon.
C. sodium.
D. sulphur.
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Which of the following are the acid-base properties of Na 2 O, Al 2 O 3 and P 4 O 10
respectively?
A. Acidic, amphoteric and basic.
B. Amphoteric, basic and acidic.
C. Basic, acidic and amphoteric.
D. Basic, amphoteric and acidic.
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Which of the following oxides react with sodium hydroxide solution?
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(1) Magnesium oxide

(2) Aluminium oxide
(3) Sulphur dioxide
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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Consider the following reaction,
Na 2 O(s) + H 2 O(l) 2X
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
A. Na 2 O is basic.
B. Water acts as a base.
C. The reaction is vigorous.
D. X is a hydroxide.
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Which of the following oxides does NOT react with water?
A. Sulphur dioxide
B. Dichlorine oxide
C. Silicon dioxide
D. Sodium oxide
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Which of the following is the product of the reaction between dichlorine oxide and
water?
A.
B.
H+, Cl
Cl 2 , O 2
C.
D.
OH, Cl
H+, OCl
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Which of the following compounds is NOT amphoteric?
A. BeO
B. Al 2 O 3
C. Al(OH) 3
D. Li 2 O
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A.
Section 50.1
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SiO 2 , SO 2 and Cl 2 O have simple
molecular structures.
Covalent bonds are present in SiO 2 ,

SO 2 and Cl 2 O.
Section 50.2
102
Across Period 3, the nature of the
oxides changes from ionic to covalent.
The oxides of the elements change from

basic oxides to amphoteric oxide, and
then to acidic oxides.
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Al 2 O 3 reacts with water to form both
hydrogen ion and hydroxide ion.
Al 2 O 3 is an amphoteric oxide.
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The aqueous solution of magnesium
hydroxide is more alkaline than that of
sodium hydroxide if the numbers of
moles of magnesium hydroxide and
sodium hydroxide are equal.
Each magnesium hydroxide can

produce two hydroxide ions while each
sodium hydroxide can only give one.
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Dichlorine oxide reacts with water to
form hydrochloric acid and
Dichlorine oxide is acidic.
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hypochlorous acid.
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Silicon dioxide reacts with water to
form hydronium ions.
Silicon dioxide is acidic.
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Amphoteric oxides react with both
acids and alkalis.
Amphoteric oxides show both alkaline

and acidic properties.
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Phosphorus pentoxide can act as a
hydrating agent.
Phosphorus pentoxide has high affinity

for water.
Chemistry: Chapter 51 General properties of transition metals

Section 51.1
109
Which of the following statements concerning transition metals are correct?
(1) Most of them have variable oxidation states.
(2) They have an incompletely filled inner shell.
(3) They occupy the central region of the Periodic Table in Periods 4, 5, 6 and 7.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
110
Consider the following outline of the Periodic Table:
III
II
IV
Which of the following regions is occupied by most transition metals?

A. I
B. II
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C.
D.
III
IV
111
Which of the following periods is the starting period of transition metals?
A. Period 3
B. Period 4
C. Period 5
D. Period 6
Section 51.2
112
What is the colour of CrCl 3 (aq)?
A. Green
B. Orange
C. Purple
D. Pink
113
Which of the following combinations about the colours of aqueous ions of transition
metals is correct?
Transition metal ion(aq)
A.
3+
Mn
Colour
Purple
2+
Violet
C.
Fe
2+
Yellow
D.
Cu2+
Green
B.
114
What are the colours of V3+(aq) ions, Mn3+(aq) ions, Co2+(aq) ions and Zn2+(aq) ions
respectively?
A. Purple, red, yellow and white
B. Green, red, pink and colourless
C. Green, orange, blue and colourless
D. Purple, pink, blue and white
115
Which of the following pairs of ions has different colours?
A. V3+ and Cr3+
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B.
C.
Fe2+ and Ni2+

Co2+ and V2+
D.
Ti3+ and MnO 4
116
Which of the following combinations about transition metal ions and their colours is
correct?
Transition metal ion(aq)
3+
Colour
A.
Ti
B.
Mn3+
C.
2+
blue
2+
yellow
Co
D.
Fe
green
red
117
Which of the following ions is colourless?
A. V3+
B.
C.
D.
Mn2+
Fe2+
Zn2+
118
Which of the following salts form coloured solutions when they dissolve in water?
(1) FeCl 3
(2) ZnSO 4
(3) CoCl 2
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
119
Which of the following is the colour of Fe3+(aq) ions?
A. Green
B. Blue
C. Yellow
D. Purple
120
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Which of the following is the colour of Cr3+(aq) ions?

A. Green
B. Orange
C. Red
D. Blue
121
Which of the following is the colour of Cu2+(aq) ions?
A. Brown
B. Blue
C. Red
D. White
Section 51.3
122
Which of the following comparisons about main group elements and transition metals
is INCORRECT?
Main group elements
Transition metals
A.
Their ions in aqueous solution are

usually colourless.
All transition metal ions in aqueous

solution are coloured.
B.
They usually form only one type of

simple ion.
They form two or more simple

cations with different charges.
C.
There is a narrow range of oxidation

states in their compounds.
There is a wide range of oxidation

states in their compounds.
D.
They are generally not used as catalysts. They are usually used as catalysts.
123
Which of the following oxidation numbers is/are more common for iron?
(1) +2
(2) +3
(3) +4
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (2) only
D. (2) and (3) only
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124
Which of the following oxidation numbers is/are possible for vanadium?
(1) +3
(2) +5
(3) +6
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (2) only
D. (2) and (3) only
125
Which of the following explains why transition metals show variable oxidation states
in their compounds?
A. They have a lot of outermost shell electrons.
B. They are strong oxidizing agents.
C. They can lose electrons in the outermost shell and the next inner shell.
D. They have weak metallic bonds.
126
Which of the following reactions involve the oxidation of iron?
(1) The reaction between iron metal and oxygen gas.
(2) The reaction between iron(II) ions and chlorine solution.
(3) The reaction between iron(III) ions and copper metal.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
127
Which of the following transition metals have an oxidation state of +5 in their
compounds?
(1) V
(2) Mn
(3) Fe
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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128
Which of the following statements concerning Cr 2 O 7 2(aq) ion and MnO 4 (aq) ion is
correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Cr 2 O 7 2(aq) ion is a stronger oxidizing agent than MnO 4 (aq) ion.

The oxidation state of Cr in Cr 2 O 7 2(aq) ion and that of Mn in MnO 4 (aq)
ion are the same.
They have the same colour.
Cr and Mn exist in the highest oxidation state in Cr 2 O 7 2(aq) ion and
MnO 4 (aq) ion respectively.
129
Which of the following statements concerning V3+(aq) ion is INCORRECT?
A.
B.
C.
D.
It can reduce MnO 4 .

It can reduce Cr 2 O 7 2.
It is green in colour.
It is the highest oxidation state of vanadium.
130
Which of the following transition metals has the most variable oxidation states?
A. Vanadium
B. Chromium
C. Manganese
D. Nickel
131
Which of the following statements concerning oxidation state of transition metals is
correct?
A. It is the number of oxygen atoms attached to the transition metals.
B. It is the number of colours that the transition metal cations can have.
C. It is the number of electrons removed from the transition metal atom.
D. It is the group number that the transition metal belongs to.
132
Which of the following metal ions can act as an oxidizing agent as well as a reducing
agent?
(1) V3+
(2) Co3+
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(3) Cr3+
A.
B.
C.
D.
(1) and (2) only

(1) and (3) only
(2) and (3) only
(1), (2) and (3)
133
Which of the following statements concerning the reaction between KMnO 4 and
NaCl in alkaline solution is correct?
A. A brown precipitate is formed.
B. KMnO 4 acts as a catalyst.
C. A brown gas is produced.
D. The solution turns pale pink.
134
Which of the following transition metals has the highest oxidation states in their
compounds?
A. Scandium
B. Vanadium
C. Manganese
D.
Iron
135
In which of the following compounds does manganese have the highest oxidation
number?
A. MnO 2
B. Mn 2 O 3
C. K 2 MnO 4
D. MnSO 4
136
Which of the following transition metals forms only one type of simple ion?
A. Copper
B. Zinc
C. Vanadium
D. Titanium
137
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Which of the following vanadium compounds is unlikely to exist?

A. VCl
B. VSO 4
C. NH 4 VO 3
D. V 2 O 5
138
Which of the following transition metals CANNOT exist in variable oxidation states
in its compounds?
A. Iron
B. Vanadium
C. Copper
D. Zinc
139
Which of the following are the more common oxidation states of iron ions?
A. +1 and +2
B. +2 and +3
C. +2 and +6
D. +3 and +4
140
Which of the following is the oxidation state of manganese in MnO 4 ?
A. +3
B. +4
C. +7
D. +8
141
Which of the following is the oxidation state of manganese in MnO 2 ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
4
2
+2
+4
Section 51.4
142
Which of the following combinations about the transition metals applied in industrial
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and chemical processes is correct?

Industrial and chemical process
Transition metal
A.
Haber Process
Pt
B.
Contact Process
V2O5
C.
Decomposition of H 2 O 2
TiCl 4
D.
Ziegler-Natta polymerization
Fe
143
Which of the following processes requires MnO 2 as a catalyst?
A. Haber Process
B. Contact Process
C. Catalytic conversion in car exhausts
D. Decomposition of hydrogen peroxide
144
Which of the following processes uses rhodium as the catalyst?
A. Catalytic conversion in car exhausts
B. Contact Process
C. Decomposition of hydrogen peroxide
D. Haber Process
145
Which of the following processes involve the use of transition metals as catalysts?
(1) Haber Process
(2) Ziegler-Natta polymerization
(3) Contact Process
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
146
Which of the following statements concerning Fe2+(aq) ion is correct?
A. It is yellow in colour.
B. It can act as a reducing agent.
C. It oxidizes copper metal to copper(II) ions.
D.
It catalyses the manufacture of ammonia.
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147
Which of the following combinations is correct?
Industrial and chemical process
Catalyst in use
A.
Ziegler-Natta Polymerization
Platinum
B.
Contact Process
Titanium(IV) chloride
C.
Decomposition of hydrogen peroxide
Manganese(IV) oxide
D.
Catalytic conversion in car exhaust system
Vanadium(V) oxide
148
Which of the following transition metals is used as the catalyst in Haber Process?
A. Vanadium
B. Manganese
C. Iron
D. Copper
Section 51.5
149
Which of the following transition metals is used as a catalyst in the Ziegler-Natta
polymerization?
A. TiCl 4
B. Fe
C. V 2 O 5
D. Rh
150
Which of the following transition metals is essential for the synthesis of haemoglobin
in human body?
A. Titanium
B. Iron
C. Cobalt
D. Nickel
151
Which of the following is NOT an application of copper?
A. Making electrical wirings
B. Producing alloys
C. Acting as the catalyst for Haber Process
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D.
Making water taps and pipes
152
Which of the following transition metals does NOT participate in the manufacture of
steel?
A. Manganese
B. Vanadium
C. Nickel
D. Titanium
153
Which of the following is/are responsible for the red colour of human blood?
(1) Fe
(2) Cu
(3) Co
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
154
Which of the following are the applications of cobalt?
(1) As catalysts for hydrogenation process
(2) Making space shuttles
(3) Radiotherapy
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
155
Which of the following substances in human body contain(s) iron?
(1) Haemoglobin
(2) Glucose
(3) Myoglobin
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
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D.
(2) and (3) only
156
Which of the following can catalyse both hydrogenation and dehydration processes?
A. Cobalt
B. Zinc
C. Nickel
D. Titanium
157
Which of the following combinations about transition metals and their applications
are correct?
Transition metal
Application
(1)
Vanadium
Production of dyes
(2)
Copper
Production of bronze
(3)
Zinc
Making dry batteries
A.
B.
C.
D.
(1) and (2) only

(1) and (3) only
(2) and (3) only
(1), (2) and (3)
158
Which of the following transition metals is present in the compound that transports
oxygen in a blue-blooded octopus?
A. Zinc
B. Copper
C. Iron
D. Cobalt
159
Which of the following statements concerning manganese are correct?
(1) The highest possible oxidation number of manganese in its compounds is +7.
(2) It is a material for manufacturing steel.
(3) Manganese that exists as Mn3+ ions are red in colour.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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Which of the following statements concerning transition metals is INCORRECT?
A. Vanadium(V) oxide is used as a catalyst.
B. Iron is important in maintaining our health.
C. Titanium is used as a material for making aircraft and space shuttles.
D. Cobalt is used in making electrical wires.
A.
Sections 51.151.3
161
Transition metals usually have an
incompletely filled inner shell.
Electrons in both the outermost shell

and the next inner shell of most
transition metal atoms contribute to the
sea of electrons.
162
The highest oxidation state of
manganese is +7.
Manganese can lose a maximum of

seven electrons.
163
Transition metals usually show
variable oxidation states.
A variable number of electrons can be

removed from the outermost shell and
the next inner shell of the atoms of
transition metals.
Section 51.4
164
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Iodide ions reduce iron(III) ions much

faster than they reduce
peroxodisulphate ions at r.t.p.
Peroxodisulphate ions oxidize iron(II)

ions much faster than they oxidize
iodide ions at r.t.p.
Section 51.5
165
In a zinc-carbon cell, MnO 2 is reduced
to Mn 2 O 3 .
Zn can reduce MnO 2 .
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