1.

In which set do the three particles each have oxidation states and form coloured
the same total number of electrons? compounds. Which of these transition metals
a) Cl- Br- I- is an exception?
b) F- Ne Na+ a) chromium b) zinc
c) K+ Ca2+ Br- c) iron d) copper
d) Li+ Na+ K+ 8. X, Y and Z are three elements in the same
2. Rubidium, Rb, is in the same group of the period of the periodic table. X is a non-metal,
periodic table as sodium. Y a metal and Z a transition metal. Which is
Which products are obtained from the the correct order of these elements in the
electrolysis of concentrated aqueous rubidium periodic table, moving across the period from
chloride? left to right?
Cathode solution a) XYZ b) XZY
Product produced c) ZYX d) YZX
Hydrogen acidic 9. Which of the following pairs of elements
Hydrogen alkaline would react together most violently?
Rubidium acidic a) lithium and chlorine
Rubidium alkaline b) sodium and bromine
3. Which of these statements about metals has no c) calcium oxygen
exceptions to it? d) potassium and fluorine
a) metals are solids 10. Rubidium(Rb) belongs to the same family as
b) metals form positive ions the elements sodium and potassium. Which
c) metals from alkaline oxides of the following is not true? Rubidium
d) metals have high melting points a) is stored under the surface of oil
4. Which of these statements about halogens is b) burns in chlorine to form a solid chloride
true? RbCl
a) bromine is a reddish brown gas at room c) is a light metal
temperature d) burns in air to form an acidic oxide, Rb2O
b) fluorine is less reactive than chlorine 11. Which of the following does not show a
c) chlorine is a colorless gas correct use for a given noble gas?
d) they form diatomic molecules a) helium air balloons
5. Elements is Group I of the Periodic table b) krypton electronic valves
a) are called alkaline earth metals c) argon wedding
b) are typical metals d) neon advertising lights
c) have the same proton number 12. Strontium(Sr) is an element is Group II of the
d) have similar chemical properties periodic table, together with magnesium and
6. From the following proton numbers, which calcium. Which of the following is an
two would be the least reactive elements? incorrect formula?
2, 8, 12, 18 a) SrNO3 b) SrO
a) 2 and 8 b) 2 and 18 c) SrCO3 d) SrCl2
c) 8 and 12 d) 8 and 18
7. Transition metals often have variable
23 The chemical properties of an element depend mainly on the number of

A electrons in the innermost shell.

B electrons in the outermost shell.
C fully occupied shells of electrons.
D partly occupied shells of electrons.
24 An element X is in Group III of the Periodic Table.

Which property of X can be predicted from this fact?

A the charge on an ion of X

B the colour of the ion of X
C the melting point of X
D the relative atomic mass, Ar, of X
25 The table compares the properties of Group I elements with those of transition elements.

Which entry in the table is correct?

property Group I elements transition elements

A catalytic low high
B activity density high low
C electrical low high
conductivity
D high low
26 Caesium is near the bottom of Group I of the Periodic Table.

What is the correct description of caesium?

state at reaction
room with cold
temperatur water
A liquid reacts
B liquid quickly
C solid reacts slowly
D solid reacts
17 Element X is at the left-hand side of the Periodic Table.

Which line in the table shows the correct type and property of the oxide of X?

type of oxide property of oxide

 A metalli acidic
B c basic
C metallic acidic
D non- basic
18 The diagram shows the positions of some elements in the Periodic Table.

Z
W
X
Y

Which elements form ionic bonds with oxygen?

A W only
B W and X only
C Y only
D Y and Z only
21 The diagram shows an outline of part of the Periodic Table.

W
X
Y Z

Which two elements could form a covalent compound?

A W and X B W and Y C X and Y D X and Z

22 A student is asked to complete two

sentences.

Metallic and non-metallic elements are classified in the 1. This can be used to
2
the properties of elements.

Which words correctly complete the gaps?

gap 1 gap 2
 A Periodic Table measur
B Periodic Table e
C reactivity predict
D series measur
5 An atom has the symbol
q .p X

Which value determines the position of the element in the Periodic Table?

A p
B q
C pq
D p+q

6 Element Y is in the second Period of the Periodic Table. An atom of element Z has six
more protons than an atom of element Y.

Which statement must be correct?

A Elements Y and Z are in the same Period.

B Elements Y and Z have the same number of electrons in the first shell.
C Element Z has six more electrons in its outer shell than element Y.
D The nucleon number of element Z is six more than that of element Y.