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

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This question is about some Period 3 elements and their oxides.

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Write an equation for the reaction of phosphorus (P4\text{P}_4P4​) with an excess supply of oxygen to form phosphorus(V) oxide (P4O10\text{P}_4\text{O}_{10}P4​O10​).

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2.

Describe a test you could carry out in a test tube to distinguish between solid sodium oxide and solid aluminium oxide.

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3.

State the type of crystal structure shown in magnesium oxide and in sulfur trioxide.

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4.

Explain, in terms of structure and bonding, why magnesium oxide has a much higher melting point than sulfur trioxide.

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5.

Write an equation for the reaction of sulfur trioxide (SO3\text{SO}_3SO3​) with excess sodium hydroxide solution.

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6.

Write an equation for the reaction of an excess of magnesium oxide with phosphoric acid (H3PO4\text{H}_3\text{PO}_4H3​PO4​).

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7.

Draw the displayed formula of the undissociated acid formed when phosphorus(V) oxide reacts with water.

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

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