Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Arrangement of elements

Arrangement of elements — practice question

The Period 2 element names in the Periodic Table are listed here. lithium beryllium boron carbon nitrogen oxygen fluorine neon Answer the questions that refer to these elements. Each element may be chosen once, more than once or not used.
(a)[1]

Identify the element that is produced in photosynthesis.

(b)[1]

Identify the element whose oxide is found in clean, dry air.

(c)[1]

Identify the element that forms a basic oxide with the formula $X_2O$.

(d)[1]

Identify the element that is a major component of fertilisers used to help crop growth.

(e)[1]

Identify the element with the greatest rate of diffusion at room temperature.

(f)[1]

Identify the element that gives a red flame in a flame test.

(g)[1]

Identify the element whose atoms each contain only 5 electrons.

(h)[1]

Identify the element whose oxide is responsible for acid rain.

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