Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Atomic structure and the Periodic Table

Atomic structure and the Periodic Table — practice question

The diagram displays a section of the Periodic Table. Use only the element symbols shown in the diagram to answer the questions that follow. Each symbol may be used once, used more than once, or not used at all.
(a(i))[1]

State the symbol of the element used to supply an inert atmosphere in lamps.

(a(ii))[1]

State the symbol of the element whose oxide is used to neutralise acidic industrial waste.

(a(iii))[1]

State the symbol of the element whose atom forms a stable ion by losing one electron.

(a(iv))[1]

State the symbol of the metal element used as an inert electrode.

(a(v))[1]

State the symbol of the element whose ion gives a green precipitate when aqueous sodium hydroxide is added.

(b(i))[1]

State the meaning of the term element.

(b(ii))[2]

Deduce the numbers of protons and neutrons in this isotope.

(c)[1]

Complete the electronic structure of a chlorine atom.

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