CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 2.2.6 Periodic Table Shell Rules a Group Questions

Use electron-shell structure and position in the Periodic Table to explain element properties and trends.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Chemistry 0620

Exam points

  • determine group and period from electronic configuration
  • use periodic-table position to identify element properties
  • describe trends across a period
  • relate outer-shell electrons to group and chemical behaviour

CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 2.2.6 Periodic Table Shell Rules a Group Questions question 1

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The electronic configurations of two elements are given.
element L: 2,8,8,1
element M: 2,8,4

Which row identifies the group number and the period number for element L and element M ?

group number

period number

group number

period number

I

4

IV

3

I

4

III

4

IV

1

III

4

IV

1

IV

3

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