Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · States of matter

States of matter — practice question

The table lists the physical properties of three elements, $X$, $Y$ and $Z$. Element $X$: melting point $-7^{\circ}\text{C}$, boiling point $59^{\circ}\text{C}$, density $3.12\ \text{g cm}^{-3}$ Element $Y$: melting point $98^{\circ}\text{C}$, boiling point $883^{\circ}\text{C}$, density $0.97\ \text{g cm}^{-3}$ Element $Z$: melting point $649^{\circ}\text{C}$, boiling point $1107^{\circ}\text{C}$, density $1.74\ \text{g cm}^{-3}$ Which elements might $X$, $Y$ and $Z$ be?

  • A$X=\text{Br}_2,\ Y=\text{Al},\ Z=\text{Si}$
  • B$X=\text{Br}_2,\ Y=\text{Na},\ Z=\text{Mg}$
  • C$X=\text{I}_2,\ Y=\text{Mg},\ Z=\text{Na}$
  • D$X=\text{I}_2,\ Y=\text{Si},\ Z=\text{K}$

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