Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Atomic structure and the Periodic Table

Atomic structure and the Periodic Table — practice question

Use the list of elements below to answer the questions that follow. aluminium argon carbon lithium magnesium nickel nitrogen oxygen sulfur Each element may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
(a(i))[1]

Which element makes up 21% of dry air?

(a(ii))[1]

Which element reacts rapidly with cold water to produce hydrogen?

(a(iii))[1]

Which element is in Group III of the Periodic Table?

(a(iv))[1]

Which element has atoms with a complete outer shell of electrons?

(a(v))[1]

Which element is a transition element?

(a(vi))[1]

Which element forms stable ions with a single positive charge?

(b)[4]

Fill in the table with the numbers of electrons, neutrons and protons for the nickel atom and oxide ion shown.

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