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

The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity — practice question

X, Y and Z are elements that are all located in Groups 13, 14 and 15 of the Periodic Table. X is in the same group in the Periodic Table as Y. Y and Z are both in Period 3. The first ionisation energy of X is higher than that of Y. The melting point of Z is lower than that of Y. Y and Z each form chlorides that are white solids. When these white solids react with water, they give solutions with a pH of less than 4. Which row in the table gives the possible identities of X and Y?

  • AX: B; Y: Al
  • BX: Ge; Y: Si
  • CX: As; Y: P
  • DX: N; Y: P

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