Test I

The Periodic Table Group I, VII and Transition Metals

Part 1: Multiple Choice Questions
NOTE: Select ONE option only, No mark will be awarded incase of overwriting or cutting/correcting!
1) Which list contains three elements that all contain diatomic molecules?
a) Hydrogen, Fluorine, Neon b) Nitrogen, Chlorine, Argon
c) Oxygen, Hydrogen, Nitrogen d) Oxygen, Chlorine, Helium

Element M.P/oC Density in g/cm3 Number of compounds with oxygen

A -7 3.10 2
B 113 2.07 1
C 1083 8.92 2
D 1521 1.12 1
2) Which element in the table is most likely to be a transition metal?

3) Fluorine is a Halogen, which statement about it is not correct

a) It is a gas at room temperature b) It exists as monoatomic molecules
c) It is the most reactive halogen c) It forms ionic compounds with metals

4) A new element discovered has 7 valence electrons, which prediction about it will be accurate
a) It will exist as a monoatomic molecule b) It will form a covalent compound with Hydrogen
c) It will form a positive ion c) It will form covalent compounds with Group 1 metals

5) An element with atomic number 12 has similar chemical properties with the element of atomic number
a) 20 b) 14 c) 16 d) 8

6) Which option shows the correct set of options for each industrial process?
Manufacture of Sulfuric acid Manufacture of ammonia Manufacture of margarine
A Nickel Iron Vanadium (V) oxide
B Nickel Vanadium (V) oxide Iron
C Vanadium (V) oxide Iron Nickel
D Vanadium (V) oxide Nickel Iron

7) The diagrams show electronic configuration of four different elements, which ones are metals?

8) In the Periodic Table, how many periods are required to accommodate elements 1-18?
a) 2 b) 3 c) 4 d) 5
9) Radium is in the same group as Mg, what is the charge on Radium ion? a) 2- b) 3+ c) 2+ d) 1-

10) A piece of element X can be cut with a knife, it floats on the surface of water and melts with violent
reaction. Identify element X:
a) Calcium b) Iodine c) Iron d) Potassium

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Part II Structured Questions
1) Cesium, Z = 55, is an alkali metal. Recall alkali metals to complete the table below:
Symbol Cs
Number of valence electrons [1]
Has a lower melting point than rubidium (yes/no) [1]
Names of products of the reaction between Cs and water [2]

2) The table below shows some properties of Halogens. The properties of Astatine are missing from the table
Element Atomic symbol Electronic structure M.P./oC B.P./oC Atomic radius/pm
Fluorine F 2,7 -220 -188 64
Chlorine Cl 2,8,7 -101 -35 99
Bromine Br 2,8,18,7 -7 59 114
Iodine I 2,8,18,18,7 113 183 133
Astatine At

a) Which halogen is a liquid at 25oC?_____________________________________[1]

b) How many valence electrons would astatine have?________________________[1]
c) Predict the state and colour of astatine at room temperature and pressure?______________________[2]
d) Predict the formula of one molecule of astatine?_____________________________[1]
3) Predict what would you observe when a small piece of potassium is added to water:[2]
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________

State two properties of this element which are in contrast to Iron?

_______________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________[2]

4) The table below shows catalysts that are used in some industrial processes
Process Catalyst
Haber’s Process Fe + Mn
Contact’s Process V2O5
Cracking of alkanes Al2O3 + SiO2
Polymerization of ethane Al(C2H5)3+TiCl4
Manufacture of silicones CuCl

Identify all the transition metals among the above mentioned catalysts and write the symbol of the element below
___________________________________________________________________________________________[5]
5) Study the table below carefully, mark a tick in front of the property which only transition metals possess [4]
Properties
High densities and low melting points
Forms alkalis when react with water
Form coloured compounds with non-metals
Have a fixed invariable oxidation state
High boiling points and high densities
High melting points and very high reactivity
Oxidation state/valency is not fixed
Their chloride salts are white in colour
Are present between groups 1I and III

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 Test I
The Periodic Table Group I, VII and Transition Metals
Part 1: Multiple Choice Questions
NOTE: Select ONE option only, No mark will be awarded incase of overwriting or cutting/correcting!
1) Which list contains three elements that all exist as diatomic molecules?
a) Iodine, Fluorine, Nitrogen b) Hydrogen,, Argon, Fluorine
c) Helium, Hydrogen, Nitrogen d) Sulfur, Oxygen, Iodine

Element M.P/oC Density in g/cm3 Number of compounds with

chlorine
A 113 2.07 1
B -7 3.10 2
C 1083 8.92 2
D 1521 1.12 1
2) Which element in the table is most likely to be a transition metal?

3) Chlorine is a Halogen, which statement about it is not correct

a) It is a liquid at room temperature b) It exists as diatomic molecules
c) It is a reactive halogen c) It forms ionic compounds with metals

4) A new element discovered has 7 valence electrons, which prediction about it will be accurate
a) It will exist as a monoatomic molecule b) It will form an ionic compound with Hydrogen
c) It will form a negative ion c) It will form covalent compounds with Group 1 metals

5) An element with atomic number 17 has similar chemical properties with the element of atomic number
a) 20 b) 14 c) 16 d) 9

6) Which option shows the correct set of options for each industrial process?
Manufacture of Sulfuric acid Manufacture of ammonia Manufacture of margarine
A Nickel Iron Vanadium (V) oxide
B Vanadium (V) oxide Iron Nickel
C Iron Vanadium (V) Oxide Nickel
D Vanadium (V) oxide Nickel Iron

7) The diagrams show electronic configuration of four different elements, which ones are metals?

8) In the Periodic Table, how many periods are required to accommodate elements 1-10?
a) 2 b) 3 c) 4 d) 5
9) Gallium is in the same group as Al, what is the charge on Gallium ion? a) 2- b) 3+ c) 2+ d) 1-

10) A piece of element X can be cut with a knife, it floats on the surface of water and melts with violent
reaction. Identify element X:
a) Aluminium b) Sodium c) Magnesium d) Copper

Part II Structured Questions

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1) Rubidium, Z = 37, is an alkali metal. Recall alkali metals to complete the table below:

Symbol Rb
Number of valence electrons [1]
Has a lower melting point than Francium (yes/no) [1]
Names of products of the reaction between Rb and water [2]

2) The table below shows some properties of Halogens. The properties of Chlorine are missing from the table
Element Atomic symbol Electronic structure M.P./oC B.P./oC Atomic radius/pm
Fluorine F 2,7 -220 -188 64
Chlorine Cl
Bromine Br 2,8,18,7 -7 59 114
Iodine I 2,8,18,18,7 113 183 133
Astatine At 2,8,18,32,18,7 301 336 148

a) Which halogen is a solid at 25oC?_____________________________________[1]

b) How many valence electrons would chlorine have?________________________[1]
c) Predict the state and colour of chlorine at room temperature and pressure?______________________[2]
d) Predict the formula of one molecule of chlorine?_____________________________[1]
3) Predict what would you observe when a small piece of sodium is added to water:[2]
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________

State two properties of this element which are in contrast to Iron?

_______________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________[2]

4) The table below shows catalysts that are used in some industrial processes
Process Catalyst
Haber’s Process Fe + Mn
Contact’s Process V2O5
Cracking of alkanes Al2O3 + SiO2
Polymerization of ethane Al(C2H5)3+TiCl4
Manufacture of silicones CuCl

Identify all elements which are NOT transition metals and write the symbols of the element below
___________________________________________________________________________________________[5]
5) Study the table below carefully, mark a tick in front of the property which only transition metals possess [4]
Properties
Form coloured compounds with non-metals
Forms alkalis when react with water
High densities and low melting points
Have a fixed invariable oxidation state
High melting points and very high reactivity
High boiling points and high densities
Their chloride salts are white in colour
Are present between groups 1I and III
Oxidation state/valency is not fixed
Test I
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 The Periodic Table Group I, VII and Transition Metals
Part 1: Multiple Choice Questions
NOTE: Select ONE option only, No mark will be awarded incase of overwriting or cutting/correcting!
1) Which list contains three elements that all exist as diatomic molecules?
a) Argon, Fluorine, Nitrogen b) Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Fluorine
c) Xenon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen d) Sulfur, Oxygen, Iodine

Element M.P/oC Density in g/cm3 Number of compounds with

chlorine
A 1083 8.92 2
B -7 3.10 2
C 113 2.07 1
D 1521 1.12 1
2) Which element in the table is most likely to be a transition metal?

3) Iodine is a Halogen, which statement about it is not correct

a) It is a solid at room temperature b) It exists as diatomic molecules
c) It is the most reactive halogen c) It forms ionic compounds with metals

4) A new element discovered has 7 valence electrons, which prediction about it will be accurate
a) It will exist as a monoatomic molecule b) It will form an ionic compound with Hydrogen
c) It will form a positive ion c) It will form ionic compounds with Group 1 metals

5) An element with atomic number 11 has similar chemical properties with the element of atomic number
a) 20 b) 37 c) 16 d) 9

6) Which option shows the correct set of options for each industrial process?
Manufacture of Sulfuric acid Manufacture of ammonia Manufacture of margarine
A Nickel Iron Vanadium (V) oxide
B Vanadium (V) oxide Nickel Iron
C Iron Vanadium (V) Oxide Nickel
D Vanadium (V) oxide Iron Nickel

7) The diagrams show electronic configuration of four different elements, which ones are metals?

8) In the Periodic Table, how many periods are required to accommodate elements 1-36?
a) 2 b) 3 c) 4 d) 5
9) Selenium is in the same group as O, what is the charge on Selenium ion? a) 2- b) 3+ c) 2+ d) 1-

10) A piece of element X can be cut with a knife, it floats on the surface of water and melts with a quick
reaction. Identify element X:
a) Lithium b) Aluminium c) Platinum d) Iron

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Part II Structured Questions
1) Francium, Z = 87, is an alkali metal. Recall alkali metals to complete the table below:
Symbol Fr
Number of valence electrons [1]
Has a higher boiling point than Cesium (yes/no) [1]
Names of products of the reaction between Fr and water [2]

2) The table below shows some properties of Halogens. The properties of Bromine are missing from the table
Element Atomic symbol Electronic structure M.P./oC B.P./oC Atomic radius/pm
Fluorine F 2,7 -220 -188 64
Chlorine Cl 2,8,7 -101 -35 99
Bromine Br
Iodine I 2,8,18,18,7 113 183 133
Astatine At 2,8,18,32,18,7 301 336 148

a) Which halogen is a gas at 25oC?_____________________________________[1]

b) How many valence electrons would Bromine have?________________________[1]
c) Predict the state and colour of Bromine at room temperature and pressure?______________________[2]
d) Predict the formula of one molecule of Bromine?_____________________________[1]
3) What would you observe when a piece of the element with symbol K is added to water, and write the equation. [2]
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________

State two properties of this element which are in contrast to Iron?

_______________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________[2]

4) The table below shows reagents that are used in some chemical processes
Process Catalyst
Hydration Test CoCl2
For detection of sulphur dioxide KMnO4
Corrosion Prevention Sn+Ni
Electroplating CuSO4
Oxidation of alcohols K2Cr2O7

Identify all elements which are transition metals and write the symbols of the element below
___________________________________________________________________________________________[5]
5) Study the table below carefully, mark a tick in front of the property which only transition metals possess [4]
Properties
High densities and low melting points
Form coloured compounds with non-metals
High melting points and very high reactivity
Forms alkalis when react with water
Have a fixed invariable oxidation state
Their chloride salts are white in colour
Are present between groups 1I and III
High boiling points and high densities
Oxidation state/valency is not fixed

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