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

The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity — practice question

The elements in the third period, along with the compounds they make, display patterns in both their physical and chemical properties.
(a(i))[2]

Explain why the first ionisation energy shows an overall increase across the third period.

(a(ii))[2]

Sketch, on the graph, the positions of the ionisation energies for the two elements that come before Mg in this sequence.

(a(iii))[4]

Explain, with reference to electron arrangements, the fall in first ionisation energy between Mg and Al and between P and S. Mg and Al. P and S.

(b(i))[3]

Identify L. Explain any properties and observations given. Include equations where suitable.

(b(ii))[3]

Identify M. Explain any properties and observations given. Include equations where suitable.

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