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Properties of Period 3 elements and their oxides (A-level only)

Properties of Period 3 elements and their oxides (A-level only)

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This question is about periodicity, the Period 3 elements and their compounds.

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State what is meant by the term periodicity.

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2.

Identify the element in Period 3 with the highest first ionisation energy.

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3.

Identify the element in Period 3 (excluding Argon) with the smallest atomic radius. Explain your answer.

  • Element:
  • Explanation:
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4.

Aluminium oxide is an oxide of a Period 3 element that can react with both hydrochloric acid and aqueous sodium hydroxide. State the term used to describe this chemical behavior of aluminium oxide.

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5.

Complete and balance the equation for the reaction of chlorine with hot, concentrated sodium hydroxide solution.

3Cl2+‾NaOH→‾NaCl+‾NaClO3+‾H2O 3\text{Cl}_2 + \underline{\quad}\text{NaOH} \rightarrow \underline{\quad}\text{NaCl} + \underline{\quad}\text{NaClO}_3 + \underline{\quad}\text{H}_2\text{O} 3Cl2​+​NaOH→​NaCl+​NaClO3​+​H2​O
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Properties of Period 3 elements and their oxides (A-level only) Questions

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