C8.1· 11 questions · 11 marks · 13 min · 2005–2023· Multiple choice
Every Cambridge IGCSE Physical Science Paper 1 question on the periodic table, laid out as 4 A4 pages with the mark scheme below. Nothing is left out. Free to read, no account.


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Physical Science 0652 · The Periodic Table — Paper 1
IGCSE · topical answer key — answer key (teacher use)
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Answer
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| Question | Answer | Marks | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2005 |
| 2 | A | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2008 |
| 3 | A | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2011 |
| 4 | B | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2011 |
| 5 | A | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2011 |
| 6 | C | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2016 |
| 7 | C | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2016 |
| 8 | A | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 9 | D | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2022 |
| 10 | D | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2023 |
| 11 | D | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2023 |
12 Which type of element is found on the left-hand side of the Periodic Table? A halogen B metal C noble gas D non-metal
1 marks
Answer: B
13 The diagram shows part of the Periodic Table. 1 4 H He 1 Hydrogen 2 Helium 7 9 11 12 14 16 19 20 Li Be B C N O F Ne 3 Lithium 4 Beryllium 5 Boron 6 Carbon 7 Nitrogen 8 Oxygen 9 Fluorine 10 Neon 23 24 27 28 31 32 35.5 40 Na Mg Al Si P S Cl Ar 11 Sodium 12 Magnesium 13 Aluminium 14 Silicon 15 Phosphorus 16 Sulphur 17 Chlorine 18 Argon key a = relative atomic mass a X X = atomic symbol b b = proton (atomic) number At room temperature 1 all the metals shown are solid. 2 none of the non-metals shown is liquid. Which of these statements are correct? A both 1 and 2 B 1 only C 2 only D neither 1 nor 2
1 marks
Answer: A
10 The diagram shows an outline of part of the Periodic Table. W X Y Z Which two elements could form a covalent compound? A W and X B W and Y C X and Y D X and Z
1 marks
Answer: A
12 The element technetium, Tc (proton number 43), does not exist in nature. From its position in the Periodic Table, which description of technetium is most likely to be correct? A It is a brittle solid of low melting point. B It is a metal with a high melting point. C It is a soft, very reactive metal. D It is an unreactive gas.
1 marks
Answer: B
10 The diagram shows an outline of part of the Periodic Table. W X Y Z Which two elements could form a covalent compound? A W and X B W and Y C X and Y D X and Z
1 marks
Answer: A
12 Part of the Periodic Table is shown. 4 1 3 5 2 Which pair of elements combine together to form an ionic compound? A 1 and 2 B 2 and 3 C 3 and 4 D 4 and 5
1 marks
Answer: C
14 Which statement about metals or non-metals is correct? A Metals are poor conductors of heat. B Most metals have low melting points. C Most non-metals are poor conductors of electricity. D Non-metals are malleable.
1 marks
Answer: C
11 Part of the Periodic Table is shown. The letters are not the usual chemical symbols of the elements. X Y W Z Which pair of elements are metals? A W and X B W and Z C X and Y D Y and Z
1 marks
Answer: A
12 Part of the Periodic Table is shown. Which letter shows the position of a non-metal? A D B C
1 marks
Answer: D
14 Part of the Periodic Table is shown. The letters are not the correct symbols for the elements. V W X Y Z Which elements are non-metals? A V, X and Z B V and X only C W, Y and Z D W and Y only
1 marks
Answer: D
14 Part of the Periodic Table is shown. The letters are not the correct symbols for the elements. V W X Y Z Which elements are non-metals? A V, X and Z B V and X only C W, Y and Z D W and Y only
1 marks
Answer: D