Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Atomic structure and the Periodic Table

Atomic structure and the Periodic Table — practice question

The diagram shows a section of the Periodic Table. Use only the symbols of the elements shown in the diagram to answer the questions below. Any symbol may be used once, more than once, or not used at all.
(a(i))[1]

State the symbol of the element that is a monoatomic gas at room temperature.

(a(ii))[1]

State the symbol of the element that is liquid at room temperature.

(a(iii))[1]

State the symbol of the element that forms a stable ion of type X$^{2-}$.

(a(iv))[1]

State the symbol of the element that is extracted from hematite.

(a(v))[1]

State the symbol of the element that forms an ion whose aqueous solution gives a grey-green precipitate on addition of aqueous ammonia.

(b(i))[2]

State the meaning of the term isotopes.

(b(ii))[2]

Deduce the number of protons and neutrons in this isotope.

(c)[1]

Complete the electronic structure of a magnesium atom.

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