Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Atomic structure and the Periodic Table

Atomic structure and the Periodic Table — practice question

Magnesium belongs to Group II of the Periodic Table.
(a)[1]

Deduce the electronic configuration of magnesium.

(b)[1]

Explain how this equation shows that magnesium oxide is reduced.

(c)[1]

Choose the diagram, A, B, C or D, in Fig. 7.1 that best represents the structure of an alloy.

(d(i))[2]

Complete the word equation for the reaction between magnesium oxide and hydrochloric acid. magnesium oxide + hydrochloric acid → [BLANK] + [BLANK]

(d(ii))[1]

Choose one other compound from the list that does not dissolve in water.

(e)[1]

Deduce the period in the Periodic Table to which this element belongs.

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