Arrangement of elements — Paper 1 · IGCSE Sciences - Co-ordinated (Double) 0654

27 The positions of four elements are shown on the outline of part of the Periodic Table. Which element would form an ion with two positive charges? A B C D

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2006

15 An element is in Group VI of the Periodic Table. What information does this give about the element? A the number of protons in the nucleus B the number of outer electrons C the reactivity of the element D the relative atomic mass of the element

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2006

15 Anatom has 2 electrons in its outer shell. Which element could this atom be? Ca He 00o DM > ~~ KKM ~*~ K &® OK

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2007

15 An element E is a metal. In which Group of the Periodic Table could E occur and which type of oxide does E form? Group type of oxide A I basic B III acidic C VI basic D VII acidic

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2008

27 The diagram shows part of the Periodic Table. Which element has the greatest number of outer electrons in its atoms? A B C D

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Answer: D

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15 Element X forms a basic oxide. How should X be described? type of element position in the Periodic Table A metal on the left B metal on the right C non-metal on the left D non-metal on the right

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2009

27 When element X reacts with element Y, X donates an electron to Y. Which row correctly shows the type of ion that Y forms and how its position in the Periodic Table changes? effect on position of element type of ion Y in Periodic Table A negative moves one place to the right B negative no change C positive moves one place to the right D positive no change

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2010

15 When element X reacts with element Y, X donates an electron to Y. Which row correctly shows the type of ion that Y forms and how its position in the Periodic Table changes? effect on position of element type of ion Y in Periodic Table A negative moves one place to the right B negative no change C positive moves one place to the right D positive no change

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2010

15 The diagram shows part of the Periodic Table. W Y X Z Which two elements would be the most reactive in their group? A W and Y B W and Z C X and Y D X and Z

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2011

14 The diagram shows part of the Periodic Table. W Y X Z Which two elements would be the most reactive in their group? A W and Y B W and Z C X and Y D X and Z

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2011

15 The diagram shows part of the Periodic Table. W Y X Z Which two elements would be the most reactive in their group? A W and Y B W and Z C X and Y D X and Z

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2011

22 The diagram shows part of the Periodic Table. Which letter shows the position of a metal with a low melting point? A C B D

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2012

22 The diagram shows part of the Periodic Table. Which letter shows the position of a metal with a low melting point? A C B D

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/13 May/June 2012

17 Element X is a very dense solid with a high melting point. Which letter shows the position of X in the Periodic Table? I II III IV V VI VII 0 A C B D

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2013

22 The elements from sodium to sulfur are in the same period of the Periodic Table. Na Mg Al Si P S Which trend does not occur across the Periodic Table from sodium to sulfur? A The chlorides of the elements change from covalent to ionic. B The elements change from good to poor electrical conductors. C The oxides of the elements change from basic to acidic. D The solid elements change from malleable to brittle.

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2013

24 The elements from sodium to sulfur are in the same period of the Periodic Table. Na Mg Al Si P S Which trend does not occur across the Periodic Table from sodium to sulfur? A The chlorides of the elements change from covalent to ionic. B The elements change from good to poor electrical conductors. C The oxides of the elements change from basic to acidic. D The solid elements change from malleable to brittle.

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2013

21 Which statement about the trends in the Periodic Table is correct? A Elements are arranged in order of nucleon number. B Elements on the left hand side form acidic oxides. C The melting point of the Group I elements increases down the group. D The proton number increases from left to right across the table.

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2014

21 Which statement about the trends in the Periodic Table is correct? A Elements are arranged in order of nucleon number. B Elements on the left hand side form acidic oxides. C The melting point of the Group I elements increases down the group. D The proton number increases from left to right across the table.

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2014

15 The positions of four elements are shown on the outline of part of the Periodic Table. Which element forms an ion with a charge of 2+? A B C D

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2015

15 The positions of four elements are shown on the outline of part of the Periodic Table. Which element forms an ion with a charge of 2+? A B C D

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2015

24 An element is a solid at room temperature and does not conduct electricity. What is the proton number of this element? A 11 B 19 C 35 D 53

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2015

24 An element is a solid at room temperature and does not conduct electricity. What is the proton number of this element? A 11 B 19 C 35 D 53

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2015

23 An element is a solid at room temperature and does not conduct electricity. What is the proton number of this element? A 11 B 19 C 35 D 53

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2015

21 The diagram shows part of the Periodic Table. Which letter shows the position of a metal with a low melting point? A C B D

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2016

21 The diagram shows part of the Periodic Table. Which letter shows the position of a metal with a low melting point? A C B D

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2016

21 The diagram shows part of the Periodic Table. Which letter shows the position of a metal with a low melting point? A C B D

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/13 May/June 2016

22 Which statement about the Periodic Table is correct? A Elements are listed in order of neutron number. B Elements are listed in order of nucleon number. C Elements are listed in order of proton number. D Elements are listed in order of relative atomic mass.

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2016

24 Which trend is observed as the Periodic Table is crossed from left to right? A The elements change from metallic to non-metallic and the oxides of the elements change from acidic to basic. B The elements change from metallic to non-metallic and the oxides of the elements change from basic to acidic. C The elements change from non-metallic to metallic and the oxides of the elements change from acidic to basic. D The elements change from non-metallic to metallic and the oxides of the elements change from basic to acidic.

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2017

24 The melting points of three elements in Group I and of three elements in Group VII are shown. element group melting point (°C) lithium I 179 sodium I 98 potassium I 64 chlorine VII –101 bromine VII –7 iodine VII 114 What is the trend in reactivity in each group as melting point increases? change in Group I change in Group VII reactivity reactivity A less reactive less reactive B less reactive more reactive C more reactive less reactive D more reactive more reactive

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2017

21 Which statement about the trends in the Periodic Table is correct? A Elements are arranged in order of nucleon number. B Elements on the left hand side form acidic oxides. C The melting point of the Group I elements increases down the group. D The proton number increases from left to right across the table.

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2019

22 Which statement about the trends in the Periodic Table is correct? A Elements are arranged in order of nucleon number. B Elements on the left hand side form acidic oxides. C The melting point of the Group I elements increases down the group. D The proton number increases from left to right across the table.

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2019

22 Which statement about the trends in the Periodic Table is correct? A Elements are arranged in order of nucleon number. B Elements on the left hand side form acidic oxides. C The melting point of the Group I elements increases down the group. D The proton number increases from left to right across the table.

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/13 May/June 2019

23 Which statement about the Periodic Table is correct? A Elements are listed in order of neutron number. B Elements are listed in order of nucleon number. C Elements are listed in order of proton number. D Elements are listed in order of relative atomic mass.

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2019

22 Which statement about the Periodic Table is correct? A Elements are listed in order of neutron number. B Elements are listed in order of nucleon number. C Elements are listed in order of proton number. D Elements are listed in order of relative atomic mass.

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2019

20 Which statement about the Periodic Table is correct? A Elements are listed in order of neutron number. B Elements are listed in order of nucleon number. C Elements are listed in order of proton number. D Elements are listed in order of relative atomic mass.

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2019

22 Which statement about elements in the Periodic Table is correct? A The density of the elements in Group I increases up the group. B The metallic character of the elements increases across a period from left to right. C The number of protons in the atoms of the elements increases across a period from left to right. D The reactivity of the elements in Group I decreases down the group.

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2020

15 Part of the Periodic Table is shown. The letters are not the symbols of the elements in the Periodic Table. W X Y Z Which statement is not correct? A W and X are metallic elements. B W and Z form an ionic compound. C X and Y form a covalent compound. D Z is a non-metallic element.

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2021

24 Which statement about sulfur is correct? A It is a metallic element. B It is used to make sulfuric acid. C It is in Group VII of the Periodic Table. D An atom of sulfur contains 32 electrons.

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2023

16 The diagram shows the positions of some elements in the Periodic Table. Which element is in Group II and Period 3? C A D B

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2025

24 Which statement about elements in the Periodic Table is correct? A The density of the elements in Group I increases up the group. B The metallic character of the elements increases across a period from left to right. C The number of protons in the atoms of the elements increases across a period from left to right. D The reactivity of the elements in Group VII increases down the group.

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2025

24 Which statement about elements in the Periodic Table is correct? A The density of the elements in Group I increases up the group. B The metallic character of the elements increases across a period from left to right. C The number of protons in the atoms of the elements increases across a period from left to right. D The reactivity of the elements in Group VII increases down the group.

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Answer: C

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