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.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 10-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Any one of Al, Mg or Na” …