CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 8.1 Arrangement of Elements Topic Practice

Question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

Which statement about the Periodic Table is correct?

A

Elements in the same group have the same number of electron shells.

B

It contains elements arranged in order of increasing proton number.

C

Metals are on the right and non-metals are on the left.

D

The most reactive elements are at the bottom of every group.

Question 2

[Maximum number: 1]

Elements J and K are in the same period in the Periodic Table.
J reacts with acids to produce a salt and hydrogen.
K reacts with sodium to form an ionic compound.
Which statement about J and K is correct?

A

An atom of J has more electrons than an atom of K .

B

J and K are both metals.

C

J and K are both non-metals.

D

J is to the left of K in the Periodic Table.

Question 3

[Maximum number: 1]

Metal X reacts with non-metal Y to form an ionic compound with the formula X2YX_{2} Y.
Which statements are correct?
1 X is in Group I of the Periodic Table.
2 X is in Group II of the Periodic Table.
3 Y is in Group VI of the Periodic Table.
4 Y is in Group VII of the Periodic Table.

A

1 and 3

B

1 and 4

C

2 and 3

D

2 and 4

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