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2.2 The periodic table

2.2 The periodic table

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A student makes three statements about the periodic table.

Statement 1: most of the elements in the periodic table are metals

Statement 2: elements in the same period have similar chemical properties because their atoms have the same number of occupied shells

Statement 3: elements in the same group have similar, but not identical, chemical properties

Which statements are correct?

[1]
A

1 and 2 only

B

1 and 3 only

C

2 and 3 only

D

1, 2 and 3

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2.2 The periodic table Questions

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

80 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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