Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Atomic structure and the Periodic Table

Atomic structure and the Periodic Table — practice question

This diagram presents a section of the Periodic Table. The symbols shown are: H; Li; Ti; Cr; Cu; Zn; C; N; O; F; Ne; Si; Cl; Ar; Ge; Br; Kr; Sn; I; Xe. Answer the following questions using only the elements in the diagram. Any element may be used once, more than once or not at all.
(a(i))[1]

Which element makes up 21% of air?

(a(ii))[1]

Which element reacts with water to make a solution that changes red litmus paper to blue?

(a(iii))[1]

Which element forms ions of type $X^{3+}$ that give a green precipitate when tested with aqueous sodium hydroxide?

(a(iv))[1]

Which element is a red-brown liquid at room temperature and pressure?

(a(v))[1]

Which element is a noble gas with just three complete electron shells?

(b)[3]

Which of these metals would be best for the frame of an aircraft? Explain your answer by using information from the table.

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