C8.3· 12 questions · 12 marks · 14 min · 2017–2024· Multiple choice
Every Cambridge IGCSE Physical Science Paper 2 question on group properties, laid out as 3 A4 pages with the mark scheme below. Nothing is left out. Free to read, no account.





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Physical Science 0652 · Group properties — Paper 2
IGCSE · topical answer key — answer key (teacher use)
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| Question | Answer | Marks | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2017 |
| 2 | D | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2017 |
| 3 | C | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2017 |
| 4 | D | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2017 |
| 5 | A | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 6 | D | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 7 | A | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 8 | D | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 9 | A | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2020 |
| 10 | A | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2020 |
| 11 | B | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2022 |
| 12 | D | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2024 |
12 An element Z has the electronic structure 2,8,5. In which group in the Periodic Table is Z placed? A 2 B 3 C 5 D 8
1 marks
Answer: C
13 The elements in Group VI of the Periodic Table show the same trends as the elements in Group VII. Which row describes the trend in melting point and density of the Group VI elements as the group is descended? melting point density A decrease decrease B decrease increase C increase decrease D increase increase
1 marks
Answer: D
12 An element Z has the electronic structure 2,8,5. In which group in the Periodic Table is Z placed? A 2 B 3 C 5 D 8
1 marks
Answer: C
13 The elements in Group VI of the Periodic Table show the same trends as the elements in Group VII. Which row describes the trend in melting point and density of the Group VI elements as the group is descended? melting point density A decrease decrease B decrease increase C increase decrease D increase increase
1 marks
Answer: D
10 How are elements with one electron in their outer shell described? A Group I metals B Group I non-metals C Group VII metals D Group VII non-metals
1 marks
Answer: A
11 Lithium has a lower density than sodium. Sodium is more reactive than lithium. Which sentence predicts the properties of the Group I element, rubidium? A It is less dense and less reactive than sodium. B It is less dense and more reactive than sodium. C It is more dense and less reactive than sodium. D It is more dense and more reactive than sodium.
1 marks
Answer: D
10 How are elements with one electron in their outer shell described? A Group I metals B Group I non-metals C Group VII metals D Group VII non-metals
1 marks
Answer: A
11 Lithium has a lower density than sodium. Sodium is more reactive than lithium. Which sentence predicts the properties of the Group I element, rubidium? A It is less dense and less reactive than sodium. B It is less dense and more reactive than sodium. C It is more dense and less reactive than sodium. D It is more dense and more reactive than sodium.
1 marks
Answer: D
14 The elements in Group VII of the Periodic Table are known as the halogens. Which statement about the trends shown by the halogens is correct? A The ability to displace halide ions from solutions decreases down the group. B The atomic radius decreases down the group. C The colours of the elements get lighter down the group. D The melting points of the elements decrease down the group.
1 marks
Answer: A
14 Chlorine, bromine and iodine are three of the elements in Group VII of the Periodic Table. They show a trend in reactivity. Which reaction does not take place when a halogen reacts with an aqueous halide ion? A bromine + potassium chloride chlorine + potassium bromide B bromine + potassium iodide iodine + potassium bromide C chlorine + potassium bromide bromine + potassium chloride D chlorine + potassium iodide iodine + potassium chloride
1 marks
Answer: A
12 A student mixes aqueous solutions of four halogens with four aqueous solutions of halides. 1 chlorine and potassium iodide 2 bromine and potassium chloride 3 iodine and potassium chloride 4 bromine and potassium iodide In which mixtures is a halogen displaced? A 1 and 2 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 3 and 4
1 marks
Answer: B
14 Lithium has a lower density than sodium. Sodium is more reactive than lithium. Which statement predicts the properties of the Group I element, rubidium? A It is less dense and less reactive than sodium. B It is less dense and more reactive than sodium. C It is more dense and less reactive than sodium. D It is more dense and more reactive than sodium.
1 marks
Answer: D