Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity

The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity — practice question

Three successive elements $X$, $Y$ and $Z$ lie in the third period of the Periodic Table. Of these three, element $Y$ has both the greatest first ionisation energy and the lowest melting point. What are the possible identities of $X$, $Y$ and $Z$?

  • Asodium, magnesium, aluminium
  • Bmagnesium, aluminium, silicon
  • Caluminium, silicon, phosphorus
  • Dsilicon, phosphorus, sulfur

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 1-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme.

  • Full mark scheme, point by point
  • Step-by-step worked solution
  • Write your answer & get it marked instantly by AI