Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Arrangement of elements

Arrangement of elements — practice question

(a(i))[1]

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

(a(ii))[1]

an element whose oxide is a reactant in photosynthesis

(a(iii))[1]

an element that is formed as a product of photosynthesis

(a(iv))[1]

an element that accounts for approximately 78% of air by volume

(a(v))[1]

an element whose atoms have a complete outer shell of electrons

(a(vi))[1]

an element that occurs as both diamond and graphite

(a(vii))[1]

an element that reacts very vigorously with cold water

(a(viii))[1]

a soft metallic element kept in oil

(b(i))[1]

State the formula of a compound made only from boron and oxygen.

(b(ii))[1]

State the formula of a compound made only from lithium and nitrogen.

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