Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Atomic structure and the Periodic Table

Atomic structure and the Periodic Table — practice question

The Periodic Table is a way of sorting elements into groups.
(a)[1]

Identify the element that lies in Group VI and Period 4.

(b)[5]

Explain, in terms of outer-shell electron numbers and electron transfer, how calcium atoms and chlorine atoms make ions. State the ion formulae.

(c(i))[1]

Suggest the approximate boiling point of $\text{PCl}_3$.

(c(ii))[2]

Explain the trend in boiling points using attractive forces between particles.

(c(iii))[3]

Complete the dot-and-cross diagram to show the electron arrangement in a molecule of $\text{PCl}_3$. Show only the outer electrons.

(d(i))[2]

Describe two characteristics of an equilibrium.

(d(ii))[4]

State the effect, if any, on where this equilibrium lies when the following changes are made. Explain your answers. temperature is increased pressure is increased

(d(iii))[3]

Explain, in terms of particles, how the rate of the forward reaction changes when the reaction mixture is heated.

(e)[3]

Calculate the mass of LiF required to make 3.04 g of $\text{LiPF}_6$ by following these steps. Calculate the number of moles of $\text{LiPF}_6$ formed. [$M_r$: $\text{LiPF}_6$, 152] Work out the number of moles of LiF needed. Calculate the mass of LiF needed.

(f(i))[2]

What is the definition of an ionic bond?

(f(ii))[2]

Give two physical properties shown by ionic compounds.

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