Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE
Arrangement of elements
100 practice questions on Arrangement of elements, with worked solutions and instant marking.
In the Periodic Table, how does the metallic character of the elements change from left to right across a period?
Feb/March 2016
An element does not conduct electricity and occurs as diatomic molecules. In which section of the Periodic Table is this element located?
Feb/March 2016
In the Periodic Table, in what way does the metallic character of elements change from left to right across a period?
Feb/March 2016
Which property of the elements rises from left to right across a period of the Periodic Table?
Feb/March 2017
Which compound is produced from elements that all lie in the same period?
Feb/March 2017
Which property of elements rises as you move across a period of the Periodic Table?
Feb/March 2017
Magnesium, calcium, strontium and barium are Group II elements. The elements in Group II show the same patterns as the Group I elements. Which of the following statements about Group II elements are correct?
Feb/March 2017
The Periodic Table contains every known element. Elements are arranged in order of ...... 1 ...... number. The melting points of Group I elements ...... 2 ...... down the group. The melting points of Group VII elements ...... 3 ...... down the group. Which words correctly fill gaps 1, 2 and 3?
Feb/March 2018
What trend is observed across the period from sodium to argon?
Feb/March 2018
The Periodic Table displays every element that is known. The elements are arranged in ...... 1 ...... number order. The melting points of Group I elements ...... 2 ...... as you move down the group. The melting points of Group VII elements ...... 3 ...... as you move down the group. Which words correctly fill gaps 1, 2 and 3?
Feb/March 2018
The elements sodium through argon make up Period 3 of the Periodic Table. Which row best shows the pattern across Period 3 from left to right?
Feb/March 2019
The elements sodium through to argon make up Period 3 in the Periodic Table. Which row shows the pattern across Period 3 from left to right?
Feb/March 2019
Period 3 from the Periodic Table is displayed below. sodium magnesium aluminium silicon phosphorus sulfur chlorine argon Use only these elements to answer the questions. An element may be chosen once, more than once, or not chosen at all. State which element:
Feb/March 2019
Which statement concerning the Periodic Table is correct?
Feb/March 2020
The diagram displays elements W, X, Y and Z in part of the Periodic Table. Which statement about the reactivity of these elements is correct?
Feb/March 2020
Which statement concerning the Periodic Table is correct?
Feb/March 2020
The diagram illustrates elements W, X, Y and Z in part of the Periodic Table. Which statement about the elements’ reactivity is correct?
Feb/March 2020
Which row gives the description of magnesium?
Feb/March 2021
A section of the Periodic Table is shown. Which element produces an acidic oxide?
Feb/March 2021
The table shows some properties of the elements in Group IV. Which row correctly describes the properties of silicon?
Feb/March 2021
The properties of the element titanium, Ti, can be forecast from its position in the Periodic Table. Which row shows the properties of titanium?
Feb/March 2023
The elements in Group I and Group II display similar patterns in their reactions with water and in density. Which row indicates how barium’s properties compare with those of calcium?
Feb/March 2023
A section of the Periodic Table is shown. Which type of chemical bonding is found in the oxide of F and in the oxide of G?
Feb/March 2023
Rubidium and strontium are both located in Period 5 of the Periodic Table. Rubidium is in Group I. Strontium is in Group II. Which of the following statements about these elements is correct?
Feb/March 2024
The elements are ordered in the Periodic Table into groups and periods.
Feb/March 2024
What trend is seen over the period from sodium to argon?
Feb/March 2025
Oxygen and sulfur are elements in the same group of the Periodic Table. Which statement about oxygen and sulfur is incorrect?
Feb/March 2025
In which region of the Periodic Table is the metallic character of the elements greatest?
May/June 2016
The table gives some properties of four elements, P, Q, R and S. Two of these elements belong to Group I of the Periodic Table and the other two belong to Group VII. Which statement is correct?
May/June 2016
At which location in the Periodic Table is the metallic character of the elements at its greatest?
May/June 2016
In which part of the Periodic Table is the metallic character of the elements at its greatest?
May/June 2016
In which region of the Periodic Table is the metallic character of the elements at its greatest?
May/June 2016
The table lists some properties of four elements, P, Q, R and S. Two of these elements belong to Group I of the Periodic Table and the other two are in Group VII. Which statement is correct?
May/June 2016
In which region of the Periodic Table is the metallic character of the elements most pronounced?
May/June 2016
In the Periodic Table, where is the metallic character of the elements at its greatest?
May/June 2016
The elements from sodium to argon make up Period 3. This question concerns the chemistry of the Period 3 elements themselves or the chemistry of their compounds.
May/June 2016
For each description below, name a Period 2 element (lithium to neon) that fits it. An element may be used once, more than once, or not at all. an element that is a gas at room temperature and pressure
May/June 2016
Which element shows a lower reactivity than the other members of its group in the Periodic Table?
May/June 2017
A section of the Periodic Table is displayed. Which element is classed as a metal?
May/June 2017
Q and R are elements in the same period of the Periodic Table. Q contains 7 electrons in its outer shell and R contains 2 electrons in its outer shell. Which statement about Q and R is correct?
May/June 2017
A portion of Period 3 in the Periodic Table is displayed. $\text{Na}\ \text{Mg}\ \text{Al}\ \text{Si}\ \text{P}\ \text{S}\ \text{Cl}\ \text{Ar}$ Which property increases as you move from left to right across Period 3?
May/June 2017
Which element is less reactive than the remaining members of its group in the Periodic Table?
May/June 2017
Which element is less reactive than the remaining elements in its group in the Periodic Table?
May/June 2017
The elements listed in Group IV of the Periodic Table are shown. carbon silicon germanium tin lead flerovium What does not occur in Group IV as the group is descended?
May/June 2017
Which element is less reactive than the other elements in its group in the Periodic Table?
May/June 2017
Oxygen and sulfur are in the same group of the Periodic Table. Which statement about oxygen and sulfur is incorrect?
May/June 2017
Which element has a lower reactivity than the other elements in its group in the Periodic Table?
May/June 2017
Which element lies in the same period of the Periodic Table as silicon?
May/June 2018
Which of these statements about the Periodic Table is correct?
May/June 2018
A section of the Periodic Table is shown. Element Q has a low boiling point, a low density, and does not conduct electricity. Which element is Q?
May/June 2018
Which element lies in the same period of the Periodic Table as silicon?
May/June 2018
Which of the following statements about the Periodic Table is correct?
May/June 2018
A section of the Periodic Table is shown. Element Q has a low boiling point, a low density, and does not conduct electricity. Which element is Q?
May/June 2018
This question concerns the Period 3 elements in the Periodic Table. The elements shown are: Na, Mg, Al, Si, P, S, Cl, Ar. For each part below, identify a Period 3 element that fits the description. Any element may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
May/June 2018
The characteristics of an element are shown. Which element has these characteristics?
May/June 2019
Which statement concerning the elements in Group I and Group VII of the Periodic Table is correct?
May/June 2019
A section of the Periodic Table is shown. Which row gives the properties of X, Y and Z?
May/June 2019
A section of the Periodic Table is shown. Which line gives the details of W, X, Y and Z?
May/June 2019
A section of the Periodic Table is shown. Which row gives the properties of X, Y and Z?
May/June 2019
A section of the Periodic Table is shown. Which row gives the correct description of W, X, Y and Z?
May/June 2019
This question concerns Group IV elements and the compounds they form.
May/June 2019
Element X belongs to Group II of the Periodic Table. Which of the following statements about X are correct?
May/June 2021
An element has a melting point of $1455\,^{\circ}\text{C}$, a density of $8.90\,\text{g cm}^{-3}$ and forms a green chloride. In which part of the Periodic Table is this element located?
May/June 2021
A section of the Periodic Table is shown. Which element is a non-metal and has the lowest melting point?
May/June 2021
Period 3 of the Periodic Table includes the elements from sodium to argon. Which statement about these elements is correct?
May/June 2021
The diagram indicates where elements E, F, G and H are located in the Periodic Table. Which of the following statements about elements E, F, G and H is correct?
May/June 2021
An element has a melting point of $1455\,^\circ\text{C}$, a density of $8.90\,\text{g cm}^{-3}$ and it produces a green chloride. In which part of the Periodic Table would this element be placed?
May/June 2021
Which statement about the Periodic Table is incorrect?
May/June 2021
Which of the following statements about the patterns shown by the elements in Period 3 of the Periodic Table is incorrect?
May/June 2021
The diagram indicates the positions of elements E, F, G and H in the Periodic Table. Which of the following statements about elements E, F, G and H are correct?
May/June 2021
Some information about element J is given below. • Its atoms have four electrons in the outer shell. • It is a non-metal. • Its oxide has a macromolecular structure. • It has a high melting point. What element is J?
May/June 2021
This question deals with elements in the Periodic Table.
May/June 2021
This question concerns elements in the Periodic Table.
May/June 2021
This question concerns elements in the Periodic Table.
May/June 2021
The element symbols for Period 3 in the Periodic Table are listed below. Na Mg Al Si P S Cl Ar Answer the questions that follow about these elements. Each element can be used once, more than once, or not at all. Write the symbol of an element that:
May/June 2021
A section of the Periodic Table is shown. Which element is a metal?
May/June 2022
The elements sodium to argon make up Period 3 of the Periodic Table. Which row shows the trend across Period 3 from left to right?
May/June 2022
A section of the Periodic Table is shown. Which element is a metal?
May/June 2022
A section of the Periodic Table is displayed. Which of the elements is a metal?
May/June 2022
The elements sodium through to argon make up Period 3 of the Periodic Table. Which row shows the pattern across Period 3 from left to right?
May/June 2022
The elements in Group IV of the Periodic Table are listed here: carbon, silicon, germanium, tin, lead. What does not occur in Group IV as it is descended?
May/June 2022
The elements in Group IV of the Periodic Table are listed below. carbon silicon germanium tin lead Which change does not occur in Group IV as you go down the group?
May/June 2022
The elements of Group IV in the Periodic Table are listed below. carbon silicon germanium tin lead What does not happen as Group IV is descended?
May/June 2022
W, X, Y and Z are elements in Period 3 of the Periodic Table. The number of outer-shell electrons in an atom of each element is shown. Which of the elements are non-metals?
May/June 2022
Selenium is an element in Group VI. Group VI elements show trends that are similar to those of Group VII elements. Which statement about selenium is correct?
May/June 2022
The element symbols for Period 3 in the Periodic Table are listed below. Na Mg Al Si P S Cl Ar Use these elements to answer the questions that follow. Each symbol may be chosen once, more than once, or not selected at all. Write the symbol of the element that:
May/June 2022
Which of the following statements about trends within a period of the Periodic Table are correct?
May/June 2023
Q and R are elements in the same period of the Periodic Table. Q contains 7 electrons in its outer shell, and R contains 2 electrons in its outer shell. Which statement about Q and R is correct?
May/June 2023
Which group of elements illustrates the transition from metallic to non-metallic character across one period of the Periodic Table?
May/June 2023
Information about elements in Group II of the Periodic Table is displayed below. Which row gives the correct patterns in reactivity, density and melting point for the elements as you go down Group II of the Periodic Table?
May/June 2023
A newly discovered element, oxfordium, Ox, has these properties. In which group of the Periodic Table ought the new element to be placed?
May/June 2023
Q and R are elements that lie in the same period of the Periodic Table. Q has 7 electrons in its outer shell and R has 2 electrons in its outer shell. Which statement about Q and R is correct?
May/June 2023
Which group of elements illustrates the shift from metallic to non-metallic character across a period of the Periodic Table?
May/June 2023
Fig. 1.1 displays a section of the Periodic Table. Use only the elements shown in Fig. 1.1 to answer the questions below. You may use each element symbol once, more than once, or not at all.
May/June 2023
Which row concerning elements in the Periodic Table is correct?
May/June 2024
Which statements describe the changes that take place from left to right across a period of the Periodic Table?
May/June 2024
Which row shows an element from Group VIII of the Periodic Table?
May/June 2024
Which of the following statements about elements in the Periodic Table are correct?
May/June 2024
Which statement concerning the elements in Period 3 of the Periodic Table is correct?
May/June 2024
Which statements about where the elements are located in the Periodic Table are correct?
May/June 2024