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2.2 The periodic table

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A student looks at the elements in period 3 of the periodic table: sodium, magnesium, aluminium, silicon, phosphorus, sulfur, chlorine and argon.

a.

State what is meant by a period in the periodic table.

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b.

State what is meant by a group in the periodic table.

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c.

Give the name of one metal in period 3.

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d.

Give the name of one non-metal in period 3.

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e.

State where metals are found in the periodic table.

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f.

Give two physical properties of most metals.

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2.2 The periodic table Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /2.2 The periodic table

50 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Chemistry 2.2 The periodic table, covering 2.2.1 Mendeleev's periodic table, 2.2.2 Periods, groups, metals and non-metals, and 2.2.3 Electronic configuration and position in the periodic table. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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