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Stogs GCSE Interleaving Periodic Table S

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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1.

How are elements arranged in the Periodic Table?

a)

In rows called columns, by increasing mass number.

b)

In rows called periods, by increasing mass number.

c)

In rows called columns, by increasing atomic number.

d)

In rows called periods, by increasing atomic number.

2.

Mendeleev’s Periodic Table was revolutionary because:

a)

He ordered elements by both their properties and their atomic number.

b)

He left gaps for undiscovered elements.

c)

He used his Periodic Table to make predictions about undiscovered elements.

d)

He ordered elements by both their properties and their atomic mass.

3.

Elements in the same group in the Periodic Table have:

a)

Similar reactivity

b)

The same melting and boiling points

c)

The same number of outer shell electrons

d)

The same mass

4.

When lithium reacts with water, the following observations are true:

a)

Melts into a ball.

b)

Effervescence is seen.

c)

Burns with a lilac flame.

d)

Floats on the surface of the water.

5.

Why do the alkali metals get more reactive down the group?

a)

They have smaller atomic radiI and less electron shielding.

b)

They have greater atomic radii and more electron shielding.

c)

It is easier for them to lose their outer shell electron.

d)

The attraction from the nucleus for the outer shell electron is less.

6.

How should you test for chlorine gas?

a)

Damp blue litmus paper goes red.

b)

Damp red litmus paper goes blue.

c)

Damp blue litmus paper goes red then bleaches white.

d)

Damp red litmus paper goes blue, then bleaches white.

7.

Select the correct equation from the options below:

a)

Cl +H HClCl\ +H\ \rightarrow\ HCl

b)

Cl2 +H2 2HClCl_{2\ }+H_2\ \rightarrow\ 2HCl

c)

Cl2 + H2 HClCl_2\ +\ H_2\ \rightarrow\ HCl

d)

2Cl +H2 2HCl2Cl\ +H_2\ \rightarrow\ 2HCl

8.

Reduction is:

a)

Gain of oxygen

b)

Loss of oxygen

c)

Gain of electrons

d)

Loss of electrons.

9.

Select the correct ionic equation from the list below:

a)

I +Cl2 Cl +I2I^-\ +Cl_2\ \rightarrow\ Cl^-\ +I_2

b)

I +Cl Cl +II^-\ +Cl\ \rightarrow\ Cl^-\ +I

c)

2I +Cl2 2Cl +I22I^-\ +Cl_2\ \rightarrow\ 2Cl^-\ +I_2

d)

2Cl +I2 Cl2 +2I2Cl^-\ +I_2\ \rightarrow\ Cl_2\ +2I^-

10.

Halogens are less reactive down the group because:

a)

It is harder to gain an electron.

b)

They have less shielding and smaller radii.

c)

They have more shielding and larger radii.

d)

The attraction of the nucleus to the electron to be gained is weaker.

11.

Noble gases are useful for different applications because:

a)

They are inert.

b)

They are very reactive.

c)

They have a low density.

d)

They are not flammable.

12.

Aluminium is often used for plane body parts as it is:

a)

Malleable

b)

Low density

c)

Has a high melting point

d)

Is brittle

13.

Which pair of values is most likely to be the melting point and the boiling point of sodium? Use the table below to help you.

a)

59 and 910

b)

113 and 735

c)

98 and 890

d)

134 and 1498

14.

Give the correct equation for the reaction of sodium with water.

a)

Na +H2O NaOH +HNa\ +H_2O\ \rightarrow\ NaOH\ +H

b)

2Na +2H2O 2NaOH +H22Na\ +2H_2O\ \rightarrow\ 2NaOH\ +H_2

c)

Na +OH NaOHNa\ +OH^-\ \rightarrow NaOH

d)

Na +H2O NaOH +H2Na\ +H_2O\ \rightarrow\ NaOH\ +H_2

15.

Group 7 elements react with iron. Select the symbol equation that shows the reaction of iron and fluorine.

a)

Fe +F FeFFe\ +F\ \rightarrow FeF

b)

Fe +F2 FeF3Fe\ +F_2\ \rightarrow\ FeF_3

c)

2Fe + 3F2 2FeF32Fe\ +\ 3F_2\ \rightarrow\ 2FeF_3

d)

2Fe +F2 FeF32Fe\ +F_2\ \rightarrow\ FeF_3