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.

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