Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity
The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity — practice question
Elements in the same period of the Periodic Table display patterns in physical and chemical properties. The grids refer to the third-period elements, Na to Cl. On each grid, draw a clear sketch to show how the named property changes. Beneath each grid, briefly explain the variation shown in your sketch.
(a)[3]
Draw a sketch to show how the atomic radius of the element changes from Na to Cl and explain the pattern.
(b)[4]
Draw a sketch to show how the melting point of the element changes from Na to Cl and explain the pattern.
(c)[4]
Draw a sketch to show how the electrical conductivity of the element changes from Na to Cl and explain the pattern.
(d(i))[3]
The melting points of some oxides of the elements sodium to sulfur are given below. What type of bond is broken when each of the following compounds is melted?
$\text{Na}_2\text{O}$
$\text{SiO}_2$
$\text{P}_4\text{O}_6$
(d(ii))[1]
Identify one of these six oxides that shows no reaction with water.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 15-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Correct overall curve shape for atomic radius from Na to Cl” …