Fig. 1.1 displays part of the Periodic Table. The symbols shown are: H, He, Li, Na, Ca, Fe, Zn, Au, Al, C, N, O, S, Br, I, Ne. Use only the symbols of the elements in Fig. 1.1 to answer the questions below. A symbol may be used once, reused, or not used at all.
(a)[1]
Give the symbol of the element used for food containers because it is resistant to corrosion.
(b)[1]
Give the symbol of the element that is a metal that does not react with water, dilute acids or oxygen.
(c)[1]
Give the symbol of the element that reacts with hydrogen in a fuel cell.
(d)[1]
Give the symbol of the element bonded to hydrogen in methane.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 4-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Al” …