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CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 8.1.5 How the Position of an Element in the Questions

Work through real CAIE IGCSE Chemistry questions to infer element and oxide properties from group and period positions.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Chemistry 0620

Exam points

  • use a Periodic Table position to infer whether an element is metallic or non-metallic
  • relate position to conductivity, state, boiling point and oxide properties
  • identify trends in metallic character from top to bottom and left to right
  • predict an element or compound property from its group and period position

CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 8.1.5 How the Position of an Element in the Questions question 1

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The number of protons and the number of neutrons in the atoms of elements X, Y and Z are shown.

Table for Question CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 8.1.5 How the Position of an Element in the Questions question 1 — CAIE IGCSE Chemistry

Which statement about the elements is correct?

A

X and Y are isotopes of the same element.

B

Z forms an ion with a +2 charge.

C

X and Z react together to form an ionic compound.

D

X, Y and Z are non-metals.

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