Periodicity
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The periodic table
SubtopicThe periodic table under Periodicity for Grade 11 IB.
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In which group would you find an element with the outer electron configuration ?
A.Group 5
B.Group 7
C.Group 15
D.Group 17
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What is the typical state of the alkali metals at room temperature?
A.Soft solids
B.Hard solids
C.Liquids
D.Gases
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Which of the following ions is isoelectronic with Neon ()?
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Which element is an actinoid?
A.Cerium
B.Plutonium
C.Lutetium
D.Barium
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Which of the following correctly relates the atomic number to the position of an element in the periodic table?
A.Elements are arranged by increasing atomic mass.
B.The group number corresponds to the number of electron shells.
C.The period number corresponds to the number of valence electrons.
D.Elements with the same number of valence electrons are in the same group.
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Which statement about the electronegativity values of the noble gases is correct?
A.They have the highest values in their respective periods.
B.They have the lowest values in their respective periods.
C.Electronegativity is generally not assigned to them as they do not readily form bonds.
D.Their electronegativity increases down the group.
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Which of the following identifies a d-block element?
A.Its highest energy occupied subshell is a d-subshell.
B.It has 10 valence electrons.
C.It is located in Group 2 of the periodic table.
D.It always forms ions with a charge.
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Which of the following properties generally decreases across Period 3?
A.Atomic radius
B.Electronegativity
C.First ionization energy
D.Oxidizing power
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Which displacement reaction will occur spontaneously?
A.B.C.D. - 10.
Which of the following ions has the largest radius?
A.B.C.D.
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Which property decreases down Group 17?
A.Atomic radius
B.Melting point
C.Electronegativity
D.Ionic radius
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A jump in successive ionization energies between the 2nd and 3rd ionization energies suggests that the element belongs to which group?
A.Group 1
B.Group 2
C.Group 13
D.Group 14
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Which of the following elements has the smallest atomic radius?
A.Fluorine
B.Chlorine
C.Bromine
D.Iodine
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What happens to the effective nuclear charge () experienced by valence electrons across Period 3 from to ?
A.It decreases
B.It increases
C.It remains constant
D.It increases then decreases
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An element belongs to Period 3 of the Periodic Table. Based on the experimental evidence provided in the flowchart, identify element .
A.Silicon
B.Phosphorus
C.Sulfur
D.Chlorine
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The diagram illustrates the formation of ions from a metal and a non-metal in Period 3. Which statement correctly explains why the ion has a smaller radius than the atom?
A.The ion has a higher nuclear charge than the atom.
B.The ion is isoelectronic with the atom.
C.The ratio of protons to electrons is higher in the ion than in the atom.
D.There is increased electron-electron repulsion in the ion compared to the atom.
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Which of the following characterizes the atomic radius of the noble gas Argon relative to Chlorine?
A.Argon is often measured as larger than Chlorine because its radius is typically reported as a Van der Waals radius.
B.Argon is significantly smaller than Chlorine due to the massive increase in nuclear charge.
C.Argon and Chlorine have identical radii because they are in the same period.
D.Argon is larger because it has an extra energy level compared to Chlorine.
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Which set of properties describes the element Phosphorus correctly?
A.Metallic, forms a basic oxide, high electrical conductivity.
B.Non-metallic, forms an acidic oxide , exists as molecules.
C.Metalloid, forms an amphoteric oxide, semi-conductor.
D.Non-metallic, forms a neutral oxide, low melting point.
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Which of the following Period 3 elements will react most vigorously with water to produce a basic solution and hydrogen gas?
A.B.C.D. - 10.
In terms of periodic trends, why is the first ionization energy of () higher than that of ()?
A.Boron has a higher nuclear charge than Beryllium.
B.Beryllium has a full subshell, which is more stable than the single electron in Boron.
C.The electron in Boron is further from the nucleus and more shielded than the electrons in Beryllium.
D.Beryllium is smaller than Boron.
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Which of the following represents an alkaline earth metal?
A.Lithium
B.Calcium
C.Iron
D.Chlorine
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The property that measures the ability of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons is called:
A.Electron affinity
B.First ionization energy
C.Electronegativity
D.Lattice energy
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Which of the following elements is a gas at room temperature?
A.Carbon
B.Phosphorus
C.Neon
D.Sulfur
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What is the trend in atomic radius as you move down any group in the periodic table?
A.Decreases
B.Increases
C.Stays the same
D.Fluctuates randomly
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In the reaction of with water, what is the nature of the resulting solution?
A.Strongly acidic
B.Weakly acidic
C.Weakly alkaline
D.Neutral
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Which of the following elements has the lowest first ionization energy?
A.Cesium
B.Lithium
C.Fluorine
D.Helium
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What is the reason for the high melting point of compared to ?
A.is a polar molecule while is non-polar.
B.has a giant covalent structure while is molecular covalent.
C.has stronger London dispersion forces.
D.The bond is stronger than the bond.
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The atomic radii of the first-row transition elements generally decrease and then remain relatively constant across the period. However, as shown in the trend below, there is a slight increase in radius at copper () and zinc () compared to nickel (). Which factor best explains this increase?
A.The shielding effect of the subshell decreases significantly when it is fully occupied.
B.The effective nuclear charge () decreases as electrons are added to the subshell.
C.The electron-electron repulsion within the subshell becomes significant as it reaches its maximum capacity, counteracting the increase in nuclear charge.
D.The atoms at the end of the transition series have a lower coordination number in their metallic lattice, leading to a larger atomic radius.
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Which describes the trend in the acid-base character of oxides across Period 3?
A.Basic Acidic Amphoteric
B.Basic Amphoteric Acidic
C.Acidic Amphoteric Basic
D.Amphoteric Basic Acidic
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Which property of transition metals is used in the Haber process for ammonia synthesis?
A.Variable oxidation states
B.Formation of colored complexes
C.Magnetic properties
D.Catalytic activity
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First-row d-block elements (HL)
SubtopicFirst-row d-block elements (HL) under Periodicity for Grade 11 IB.
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Colored complexes (HL)
SubtopicColored complexes (HL) under Periodicity for Grade 11 IB.
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