CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 8.1.4 Similarities in the Chemical Questions

Work through real CAIE IGCSE Chemistry questions to explain why elements in the same group have similar chemical properties.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Chemistry 0620

Exam points

  • state that elements in the same group have similar chemical properties
  • explain similar reactivity using the same number of outer-shell electrons
  • distinguish group similarities from period similarities
  • apply the group-property relationship to Group VII and related elements

CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 8.1.4 Similarities in the Chemical Questions question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

Which statements about the position of the elements in the Periodic Table are correct?

1 Elements in the same group have similar chemical properties.
2 Elements in the same period have similar chemical properties.
3 Elements in the same group have the same number of electron shells.
4 Elements in the same group have the same number of outer shell electrons.

A

1 and 3

B

1 and 4

C

2 and 3

D

2 and 4

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