Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Atomic structure and the Periodic Table
Atomic structure and the Periodic Table — practice question
Fig. 1.1 displays part of the Periodic Table. Use only the element symbols shown in Fig. 1.1 to answer the following questions. Each symbol may be used once, more than once, or not used at all.
(a)[1]
State the symbol of the element that forms an ion which gives a red flame-test colour.
(b)[1]
State the symbol of the element that is found in diamond.
(c)[1]
State the symbol of the element that forms an ion with a charge of $2-$.
(d)[1]
State the symbol of the element that is extracted from bauxite.
(e)[1]
State the symbol of the element used in electrical wiring because it has good electrical conductivity and ductility.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 5-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “$\text{Li}$” …