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1. Which of the following elements in the third period of the Periodic Table is the strongest reducing agent?
(T’s note: the concept of redox would be learnt in Book 3B, you may consider this question as which of the
following element lose electrons most readily?)
A. Sodium
B. Sulphur
C. Chlorine
D. Aluminium

2. A cation of a certain element has 22 electrons and a mass number of 55. If the charge on the cation is +3, the
number of neutrons in the cation is

A. 19.
B. 23.
C. 25.
D. 30.

3. In going down the group VII elements of the Periodic Table, there is an increase in

(1) the size of the atoms.

(2) the melting point of the elements.
(3) the reactivity of the elements. (T’s note: the original question statement is the oxidizing power of the
elements, the concept of which would be learnt in Book 3B: Redox reaction)

A. (1) and (2) only

B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

4. The elements, sodium to chlorine, in the third period of the Periodic Table show a gradual change in properties.
Which of the following changes is correct?

A. Their melting points increase.

B. Their ability to gain electrons increases.
C. Their oxides change from acidic to basic.
D. Their chlorides change from covalent to ionic.

5. Which of the following molecules has the greatest number of lone pairs of electrons?

A. fluorine
B. hydrogen
C. nitrogen
D. oxygen

6. Which of the following elements is a semi-metal?

A. Hg
B. Si
C. C
D. Be

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7. Astatine is a Group VII element below iodine in the Periodic Table. Which of the following statements concerning
astatine is/are correct?

(1) It is a liquid at room temperature and pressure.

(2) It reacts with sodium to form an ionic compound.
(3) It is a stronger oxidizing agent than iodine. (T’s note: iodine atoms gain electrons more readily than astatine
atoms)

A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

8. Magnesium and calcium have similar chemical properties because

A. their atoms have the same atomic structure.

B. their atoms have the same number of electron shells.
C. their atoms have the same number of electrons in their outermost shells.
D. their atoms have the same electronic arrangement.

9. The atomic number of element X is 16. Which of the following statements concerning X are correct?

(1) X can reacts with calcium to form an ionic compound.

(2) The oxide of X dissolves in water to form an acidic solution.
(3) X can conduct electricity in molten state.

A. (1) and (2) only

B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

10. X is an element. It can form a cation X2+ which has an electronic arrangement 2, 8, 8. Which of the following
statements concerning X are correct?

(1) X is a strong oxidizing agent.

(2) X is in period 4 of the Periodic Table.
(3) X burns in oxygen with a brick red flame.

A. (1) and (2) only

B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

11. The chemical properties of an element depend on

A. its relative atomic mass

B. the number of isotopes of the element
C. the number of electron shells in its atoms
D. the number of outermost shell electrons in its atoms

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12. Which of the following statements concerning the elements in the third period of the Periodic Table is correct?

A. Both sulphur and chlorine can be reduced by aqueous sodium sulphite

B. Magnesium is a stronger reducing agent than sodium (T’s note: you may consider this statement as
Magnesium is more reactive than sodium at this stage, but the concept of redox would be learnt in Book 3B)
C. Phosphorus and chlorine form a covalent compound
D. Magnesium burns in oxygen to form an acidic oxide

13. Which of the following combinations is INCORRECT?

Chemical Method of storage

A. calcium under water

B. potassium under paraffin oil
C. ethanol in a cool place
D. potassium permanganate solution in a brown bottle

14. A part of the Periodic table is shown below.

Which of the following statements is correct?

A. The outermost electron shell of an atom of a is an octet structure.

B. The metallic character of the Period 2 elements increases from b to d.
C. c forms an ionic compound with d.
D. d is the most reactive non-metal.

15. Consider the information concerning particle X and particle Y listed below:

Particle Number of protons Number of electron Number of neutrons

X 16 16 18
Y 16 18 18

Which of the following statements is correct?

A. X and Y are atoms of the same element

B. X and Y are atoms of different elements
C. X is a cation of Y
D. Y is an anion of X

16. Which of the following statements concerning bromine and chlorine is INCORRECT?

A. They exist as diatomic molecules

B. Their atoms have the same number of outermost shell electrons.
C. They form ions with a single negative charge.
D. Bromine is a stronger oxidizing agent than chlorine.

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17. Caesium (Cs) is a group I element in the Periodic Table and its relative atomic mass is greater that that of
potassium. Which of the following statements concerning is INCORRECT?

A. Caesium has a lower tendency to form Cs + than that potassium.

B. Caesium reacts violently with water.
C. Caesium is a soft metal.
D. Caesium reacts with oxygen to form an oxide with formula Cs 2O.

18. Which of the following statements concerning helium is/are correct?

(1) The outermost electron shell of a helium atom has an octet structure.
(2) Helium is used to fill weather balloons.
(3) Helium exists as monatomic molecules.

A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

19. Which of the following statements concerning carbon, silicon and phosphorus are correct?

(1) Carbon forms numerous compounds with hydrogen and oxygen.

(2) Silicon is used make computer chips.
(3) Phosphorus is an essential element for plant growth.

A. (1) and (2) only

B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

20. The electronic diagram of an atom of element X is shown below:

(Only electrons in the outermost shell are shown.)

The atomic number of X is probably

A. 7
B. 15
C. 17
D. 19

21. Which of the following statements concerning Group VII elements and their ions are correct ?

(1) Chlorine has the highest oxidizing power among chlorine, bromine and iodine.
(2) Iodide ions have the highest reducing power among chloride, bromide and iodide ions.
(3) Bromine is a volatile liquid at room temperature and pressure.

A. (1) and (2) only

B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

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22. Which of the following pairs of elements in Group I and VII of the Periodic Table would react with each other most
vigorously?

Group I Group VII

A. lithium fluorine
B. lithium iodine
C. potassium fluorine
D. potassium iodine

23. When a small piece of calcium metal is put into a trough of water, a reaction occurs. Which of the following statements
concerning this reaction is correct?

A. It is an endothermic reaction. (T’note: heat is absorbed during an endothermic reaction)

B. It is a redox reaction. (T’s note: the concept of redox would be learnt in Book 3B)
C. A slight explosion occurs.
D. The calcium metal burns spontaneously in water.

24. Which of the following statements concerning halogens is INCORRECT?

A. Compounds of Fluorine are added to tap water to help prevent tooth decay.
B. Chlorine is used as a sterilizing agent.
C. Bromine is a volatile liquid.
D. Iodine vapour is brown in colour

25. X, Y and Z are three consecutive elements in the Periodic Table. X forms a stable anion X-, while Z forms a stable cation
Z+. Which of the following statements about X, Y and Z is correct?

A. X, Y and Z are elements in the same period of the Periodic Table.

B. Both X and Z are electrical conductors under room temperature and pressure.
C. Y reacts with Z readily.
D. X- and Z+ have the same electronic arrangement.

26. Consider the information given in the table below:

Particle
X Y Z W
No. of protons 8 8 8 10
No. of electrons 10 10 8 10
No. of neutrons 8 10 10 10

Which of the following statements about the particles is correct?

A. W and Z are isotopes.

B. X and Z have the same mass.
C. Y and Z have the same charge.
D. X and W have the same electronic arrangement.

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27. Which of the following properties of Group 1 elements decreases down the group?

A. Melting point
B. Reducing power
C. Reactivity with water
D. Tendency to form cations

28. Which of the following statements about the Periodic Table is correct?

A. The elements are arranged in order of increasing relative atomic mass.

B. The reactivity of the elements in Group II decreases down the group.
C. The boiling point of the elements in Group VII decreases down the group.
D. All elements in Group 0 exist in gaseous state at room temperature and pressure.

29. X is an element in the Periodic Table and X+ ion has an electronic arrangement of 2, 8, 8. Which of the following
statements concerning X is correct ?

A. X is a halogen.
B. X is a transition element.
C. X is a group 0 element.
D. X is a period 4 element.

30. M is an element in the Periodic Table. M2- ion possesses 45 neutrons and 36 electrons. What is M ?

A. Se
B. Kr
C. Sr
D. Rh

31. Which of the following statements concerning chlorine, bromine and iodine is / are correct ?

(1) They are all coloured substances.

(2) Their reactivity increases with relative atomic mass.
(3) They all react with sodium sulphite solution.

A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

32. J and Q are two alkaline earth metals in the Periodic Table. If the atomic number of J is x, then the atomic number
of Q could be

A. x – 2.
B. x+6
C. x – 10
D. x +18

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33. A small piece of potassium is dropped into a tough water containing methyl orange. Which of the following
observations is / are correct?

(1) The potassium moves about on the water surface with a hissing sound.
(2) The potassium dissolves in water and the solution turns red.
(3) The potassium burns with a golden yellow flame.

A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

34. Comparing the elements in the second period of the Periodic Table, from lithium to fluorine, which of the following
statements is / are correct?

(1) They show a gradual change from having metallic property to having non-metallic property.
(2) They show a gradual increase in the number of electron shells in their atoms.
(3) They show a gradual decrease in the melting.

A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

35. The electronic arrangements of three chemical species are shown below.

W: 2,1
X2+: 2,8
Y -: 2,8,7

Which of the elements W, X and Y are in the same period of the Periodic Table?

A. W and X only
B. W and Y only
C. X and Y only
D. W, X and Y

36. Which of the following statements concerning the Periodic Table is / are correct ?

(1) Ni is an example of transition elements.

(2) The elements are arranged in increasing order of neutron number.
(3) The lower the element located in each group, the more reactive the element is

A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

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37. X, Y and Z are three different elements. X2+ ion, Y- ion and argon atom have the same electronic arrangement. Z
belongs to the same period as X and the same group as Y in the Periodic Table. What is Z?

A. Mg
B. Cl
C. Ca
D. Br

38. Comparing the elements in the second period of the Periodic Table, from lithium to fluorine, which of the following
statements is / are correct?

(1) They show a gradual change from having metallic property to having non-metallic property.
(2) They show a gradual increase in the number of electron shells in their atoms.
(3) They show a gradual decrease in the melting.

A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

Directions: Each question below (Question Nos. 39 to 41) consists of two separate statements. Decide whether each of the
two statements is true or false; if both are true, then decide whether or not the second statement is a correct
explanation of the first statement. Then select one option from A to D according to the following table:

A. Both statements are true and the 2nd statement is a correct explanation of the 1st statement.
B. Both statements are true but the 2nd statement is NOT a correct explanation of the 1st statement.
C. The 1st statement is false but the 2nd statement is true.
D. Both statements are false.

1st statement 2nd statement

39. Sulphur is classified as a non-metal. Sulphur does not react with dilute acids

40. Lithium is the most reactive element in Group 1 of Among the Group 1 elements, lithium loses
the Periodic Table electrons most readily.

41. Isotopes of an element have the same mass. Isotopes of an element have the same number of
protons.

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