Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Arrangement of elements

Arrangement of elements — practice question

A section of the Periodic Table is shown. Which row gives the correct description of the properties of elements W, X, Y and Z?

  • Ahas variable oxidation states: W; reacts with cold water: Y; very unreactive: Z; has four outer shell electrons: X
  • Bhas variable oxidation states: X; reacts with cold water: W; very unreactive: Y; has four outer shell electrons: Z
  • Chas variable oxidation states: Z; reacts with cold water: W; very unreactive: Y; has four outer shell electrons: X
  • Dhas variable oxidation states: Z; reacts with cold water: Y; very unreactive: X; has four outer shell electrons: W

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