8F&G Periodic Table and Metals

Question 1

Which of the following statements is true about copper?

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used as a roof covering because it is malleable.

Question 2

The correct symbol for iron is

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Fe

Question 3

Some information about group 0 elements is given below. This data shows that the density of group 0 elements:

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increases down the group

Question 4

Which of these pictures shows the particles in an alloy?

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C

Question 5

Which of these diagrams shows the particles in a mixture?

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D

Question 6

The product formed when calcium reacts with fluorine is …

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calcium fluoride

Question 7

Which element is very unreactive?

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helium

Question 8

Which of these diagrams shows the particles in an element?

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B

Question 9

The elements were arranged in the periodic table in order of increasing:

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masses of atoms

Question 10

Which of the following describes a group 1 element?

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a very reactive metal

Question 11

Compared to sulfur dioxide, lithium oxide is likely to have

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a higher melting point and higher pH.

Question 12

Which of the following always happens during a chemical reaction?

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The atoms in the reactants are rearranged to make the products

Question 13

The main difference between a chemical change and a physical change is that in a chemical change you always get

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a new substance being formed

Question 14

When magnesium is heated and reacts with oxygen gas…

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it burns brightly and forms solid white magnesium oxide.

Question 15

Which of these diagrams shows the particles in a compound?

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C

Question 16

Where are most non-metals found in the periodic table?

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D

Question 17

Which of the following metals is so reactive it is stored under oil?

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sodium

Question 18

Which of these diagrams shows the particles in a molecule?

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A

Question 19

Which of the following substances will be a liquid at 350 °C?

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C

Question 20

Which of these pictures shows the particles in a solid, pure metal?

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D

Question 21

Which of the following completes the word equation for the reaction of: magnesium and oxygen->

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magnesium oxide

Question 22

The products of the reaction of iron and hydrochloric acid are:

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hydrogen and iron chloride

Question 23

Which of the following best describes a catalyst?

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A catalyst speeds up a chemical reaction.

Question 24

Complete the word equation: calcium + water →

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calcium hydroxide + hydrogen

Question 25

Painting stops iron rusting because the paint:

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keeps out air and water

Question 26

What must be present for iron to rust?

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water and oxygen

Question 27

According to Dalton’s theory, elements:

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contain only one kind of atom

Question 28

Which of the following best describes an alloy?

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metal with one or more other elements mixed in

Question 29

Which of the following is not a property of most metals?

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brittle

Question 30

What is missing from the symbol equation below: 2Na + 2_____→ 2NaOH + H2

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H2O

Question 31

Which of the following could have the formula XY2?

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B

Question 32

When scratched to remove its surface, which of the following metals will react most quickly with the air?

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aluminium

Question 33

Which list contains three typical properties of non-metals?

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poor conductor of electricity, weak, low melting point

Question 34

Choose the correct order of reactivity for metals X, Y and Z (the most reactive metal should be first).

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Z,X,Y

Question 35

A copper coin is shiny when it is new, but will eventually go black and dull. The process is known as...

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Corrosion and oxidation.

Question 36

Which of the following is a chemical change?

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A

Question 37

The correct symbol for lithium is

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Li

Question 38

A small amount of tin is added to lead. Compared to lead the melting point of the mixture will be:

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lower and less precise

Question 39

Which of the following is the correct order of reactivity with acids (most reactive first)?

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sodium, magnesium, iron, copper

Question 40

In which of the following pairs of elements is the second element more reactive than the first element?

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sodium and potassium

Question 41

Which of these pictures shows the particles in an alloy?

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C

Question 42

Which two elements in the periodic table below would have the most similar chemical properties?

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1&6

Question 43

The test for hydrogen gas is that it:

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burns with a squeaky pop

Question 44

Zn + H2SO4 → _____ + H2 Which of the following formulae represents the missing salt in the above equation?

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ZnSO4

Question 45

Astatine is a very rare element found at the bottom of group 7. Astatine is likely to be:

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a non-metal that reacts with metals

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