Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Arrangement of elements

Arrangement of elements — practice question

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:
(a)[1]

can be hammered into shape

(b)[1]

has 2 electrons in its outermost shell

(c)[1]

produces an oxide that contributes to acid rain

(d)[1]

forms a 2- ion

(e)[1]

is obtained from an ore named bauxite

(f)[1]

does not produce an oxide

(g)[1]

produces an oxide with a macromolecular structure

(h)[1]

produces an amphoteric oxide

(i)[1]

occurs as diatomic molecules

(j)[1]

forms a binary compound with hydrogen that is a strong acid.

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