Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Atomic structure and the Periodic Table

Atomic structure and the Periodic Table — practice question

The element symbols for Period 2 in the Periodic Table are listed below. Li Be B C N O F Ne Use these Period 2 symbols to answer the questions that come next. You may use any symbol once, more than once, or not at all.
(a(i))[1]

Give the symbol of the element that is present at approximately 78% in clean, dry air.

(a(ii))[1]

Give the symbol of the element whose atoms each have only three electrons in the outer shell.

(a(iii))[1]

Give the symbol of the element whose atoms each have only nine protons.

(a(iv))[1]

Give the symbol of the element that is found as graphite.

(a(v))[1]

Give the symbol of the element that is an alkali metal.

(a(vi))[1]

Give the symbol of the element that has an oxidation number of zero only.

(b(i))[2]

State the meaning of the term isotopes.

(b(ii))[2]

Calculate the relative atomic mass of boron, giving your answer to one decimal place.

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