Which of the statements below gives a correct feature o ffk9.6r:qarm f a ligand?

  Which of the following canp2suxd (zy4;dyh3c .w behave as a ligand?
I. $BH_3$
II. $NH_3$
III. $CH_4$

  An outline of the periodic table is shown below:yl( :qp:r.s jh

Which of the following are the correct names for the groups labelled X, Y and Z?

  Which of the below is a characte 43gfz-l-iyfef sb1 k i;)l+psristic property of transition metals?
I. Catalytic behaviour
II. Coloured compounds
III. Variable oxidation states

  Chromium appears to the right of x2sh m +3a7bpkvanadium in the periodic table, as shown below:m + sb72px3kah

Which of the following statements is true?

  Which of the following salts )hh(5 jcrfer8 would form coloured solutions when dissolved in watejrhr )c (5fh8er?
I. $CuCl_2$
II. $ScCl_2$
III. $ZnCl_2$

  Which chemical equation represents the definition of first :fus.5b yduk8 ionization energy?

  Which of the following is NOT a potential component of ac90hw 12qo fetcid rain?

  The $d$ orbitals of the $[Zn(H_2O)_6]^{2+}$ ion are split into two energy levels.
Why does the $[Zn(H_2O)_6]^{2+}$ ion appear colourless?

  All rain is naturally acidic due to dissolved __pqoyj,6-zb+8*gmr lm 7 sby,e________.

  Which element would have the least attraction for a shared4o: + (tmtd)g ve*gdmnh jbo1-sz n.yfxv,+:y pair of electrons in a covalent bostg1+vd( n- : d:y*z,om. x gmjftve4bn)oy+hnd?

  Which of the following is NOT true of meta:s/)v8lxy w 8yjx1q qzu2,he qls?

Iron is a magnetic element in the fig 5j o jb+;ywr0b(jtg)rst row of the $d$-block.
1.State two characteristic properties other than magnetism that allow iron to be classified as a transition metal.
2.State the full electron configuration for an iron atom.
3.Suggest why iron is more magnetic than scandium.

  A group 2 metal oxide dissolved ie3*rmuswc(z a4z(sy 9n water would produce a solution that is:

  Metalloid elements play important roles in electronic components, such as solar mgzzi-(ugi xy+8qj1nafy 8ue-;dd8a06+d xk cells and compu0-ik1xjue +ax8(-8 gu d+8af 6y gmzniqydd z;ter chips. Which of the following is the correct definition of a metalloid?

1.The valence electrons in I2Ix b70s2x+my vk n/u-kkX​ are farther from their nuclei than the valence electrons in-7 yksxbv0u/+nkkm 2x $Cl_2$. Explain how the size of the atoms in a covalent bond can affect the relative attraction to electrons and hence the bond's polarity.
2.Calculate the electronegativity differences and then deduce the type of bonding in the following compounds $Cl_2$,HCl,and NaClClX​,HCl,and NaCl (Refer to Table 8 from the data booklet) .

  Which of the followi27 kw5eet1 a3fl3 p.kvg 1:dkijuj(xjng elements has the highest first ionization energy?

  Which one of the following statements ntv6/jlol *2d about acids is/are true?
I. Acids will neutralize bases to form salts
II. Acids produce solutions with pH greater than 7
III. Acids ionize to form $H^+$ ions when dissolved in water

  Electronegativity decreases down ufjqo:y9r35u *jeu8-k 1pkm b j/wp:*w l fvf,the group. The two main factors causing this trend af lwuv,ko9:5 :u pfy*kmw /r j1*qfpb8eu3jj-re:

  The electron affinity of carbonkj64ec+ 5cktu is $-122\,kJ\,mol^{−1}$, whereas the electron affinity of boron is $-27\,kJ\,mol^{−1}$. Which statement below best explains this difference?

  For elements in the same row q5+ 2d+wtw7vp4kpgjd mor / 7pX or column Y of the periodic table, some features of the out2djw +w kv7qm4g+rpt5pdop/7 er electron shell remain constant.

Which of the following is correct?

Scandium is a transition me/69 tjc:rd5 lj s*lesbtal that can form both 2+ and 3+ complexes.
Draw the electron in boxes notation for the 4s and 3d electrons in an $Sc^{2+}$ ion.
State the equation for the third ionization energy of scandium, and indicate which electron is lost
Explain why $[Sc(H_2O)_6]^{2+}$ is coloured whereas $[Sc(H_2O)_6]^3+$ forms a colourless aqueous solution.

  Which gives the correct correctvk*n 8 c5./n7wc xdwk8/gqxxn value of $x$ and the shape of the $Cu^{2+}$ complex, $[CuCl_4]^{x-}$?

Each element contains a different arrangement of electrons, and y q ,8l*wgzjt0y8s0jm these electron configurationsyt*00 wqj,jg8 zy l8sm can also be represented using orbital diagrams. Determine the identity of each element described below.
1.$1s^2$ $2s^2$ $2p^6$ $3s^2$ $3p^6$ $4s^1
2.$[Ne] $3s^2$ $3p^6$
3.In Period 33 with valence electrons of $3s^2$
4.
5.An ion with +1 charge, with valence electrons of:

  What is the formula of th74 e5/0xvfgomg9g id ce compound formed between lithium and nitrogen?

  Which of the following is the corcvt0 g +x1kjpviz:c7ke2sj 8 0(2rn hwrect formula for strontium sulfide?

  Metal M is in group 2 of tf0,ar 3g3nb 5vrdtr2the periodic table. Which is the correct formula?

  Metal M is in group 2 of the periodic table. Which is the correct formul26q m nttishg/8 8lnb(a?

  Atom X is an isotope of an alkali metf8j xa 7k, m17f yd3h+*xco uwyrp4l5oal. Which of the following is a possible symbol fo,ry8uk7*m 3po4lx f7a1 xwj h+d5yfcor atom X?'

An atomic nucleus of element X is fdf:rxfg/ ;e8surrounded by electron shells, as shown below: ; g rfef8f/d:x

1.The diagram does not fully describe the electron configuration of the atom or ion or the identity of element X.
(1)State why it is not possible to determine the position of element X in the periodic table from the electron configuration alone.
(2)An alternative method for describing the electron configuration of an atom or ion is to draw the orbitals as boxes and the electrons as arrows. The box-and-arrow diagram for a helium atom is shown below:

Draw a similar diagram for the atom or ion of element X, including labels for the occupied subshells.
(3)Suggest the block of the periodic table in which element X is likely to be found, giving a reason for your answer.
2.Element X could be found in group 1 of the periodic table.
(1)State the name given to elements in group 1 of the periodic table.1
(2)State the most likely period number of element X, assuming that the electron configuration in the diagram is as close as possible to that of the neutral atom.

  The complete electron configuration of a nuvc-s(baprf ei0p 6+ 6eutral atom is shown below:

In which group and period of the periodic table would this element be found?

  Which compound contains two different elements with identicb o.fqx8/t kscw0ublf k/; 4i1al oxidation states?

  Which of the following statements regah f3m8/oy 3im(v b-lpn vo5jm7rding the periodic table are correct?
I. Anions have larger ionic radii than the atomic radius of their parent atom
II. Elements in the periodic table are arranged according to their number of protons
III. Elements within the same period will have similar physical properties

The table below contains data for the elements nitrogen, flu s7y4 ;jdd4jphorine, sulfur and chldjj p yhd;s474orine in no particular order:
Element is 1 ; Radius ($10^{−12}\,m$) is 71 ; First Ionization Energy ($kJ\,mol\,^{−1}$) is 1402.
Element is 2 ; Radius ($10^{−12}\,m$) is 104 ; First Ionization Energy ($kJ\,mol\,^{−1}$) is 1000.
Element is 3 ; Radius ($10^{−12}\,m$) is 100 ; First Ionization Energy ($kJ\,mol\,^{−1}$) is 1251.
Element is 4 ; Radius ($10^{−12}\,m$) is 60 ; First Ionization Energy ($kJ\,mol\,^{−1}$) is 1681.
1.Identify element 2 and justify your answer using the atomic radius and the first ionization energy data shown.
2.(1)Identify the number of valence electrons for element 1 and justify your answer using
the atomic radius and first ionization energy data shown.2
(2)State the electron configuration for the common ion formed from element 1.1
(3)Using section 9 (Section 10- 2025 Syllabus) in the data booklet, compare the size of the ionic radius of the common ion formed from element 1 to its atomic radius. Explain this change in size.2
3.An electron affinity for element 1 is not published and the electron affinity for element 4 is -328 $\,kJ\,mol^{−1}$. In terms of atomic structure, explain why element 1 does not have a value for electron affinity.

  Which of the following statements are tr y2z5 jwe9f /qxz:5fdnue regarding the transition metals?
I. Only the electrons found in the d orbitals are involved in bonding
II. Transition metals typically have higher electrical conductivity due to the metallic bonding of the d orbital electrons
III. All of the 3d block metals will form colored compounds

  Which of the following statemen6tjacg est,- t.x,,j x3xfx vzf0d)o)ts regarding the melting points of elements are correc,fgfe,c)xja0 x3.x,6ttdoz )t sxv-jt?
I. Group 17 melting points increase down the group due to increased covalent bond strength
II. Lithium has a higher melting point than potassium
III. Bromine has a higher melting point than chlorine

The period 3 elements magnesium, sil)nc nb1e /fij1icon and sulfur are found in the second, fourteenth and sixteenth colu1eifb jn n/)c1mns of the periodic table.
1.State the name given to a column of elements in the periodic table.
2.State how the numbers of electron shells and outer shell electrons vary across period 3.
3.Selected physical properties of magnesium, silicon and sulfur are given in the table below:
Element is Magnesium ; Appearance is Shiny, grey ; Mechanical properties is Ductile
Element is Silicon ; Appearance is Shiny, grey ; Mechanical properties is Brittle
Element is Sulfur ; Appearance is Dull, yellow ; Mechanical properties is Brittle
Explain how the positions of the elements across period 3 help to explain their similarities and differences.
4.Period 3 contains more elements than period 1 but is equal in size to period 2. Suggest why the number of elements increases between periods 1 and 2 but not between periods 2 and 3.

Copper is a transition metal that reacts; 0 ut )s;( czdgo:dmi0skbi2y with chlorine to produce both $CuCl$ and $CuCl_2$​.
1.State the charge and electron configurations of copper ions in each of the above compounds.
2.Use your answer to part (a) to explain why $CuCl$ is a colourless compound whereas CuCl2CuClX​ is green-blue.
3.In the presence of excess HCl, copper ions form complexes with chloride ligands to produce $H_2[CuCl_4]$.
(1)Explain why chloride ions are able to act as ligands.2
(2)Deduce the charge of the complex ion.

1.The bonds in ammonia ( b8c ,y.gxup4t$NH_3$​) are polar covalent.
(1)Draw the Lewis structure of ammonia.
(2)Explain why the covalent bonds in ammonia are polar.
(3)State the molecular geometry of ammonia.
(4)Explain why the bond angle of ammonia differs from that of the ammonium ion, $NH^{4+}$.
2.The boiling points of ammonia and the other group 15 compounds are shown.


Explain the variation of boiling points shown in the graph, using section 8 ($Section\,9- 2025\,Syllabus$) of the data booklet.

Magnesium is an element in group 2 of t 7 +/yrbc un8zrges gkrl.z w05.;y9i 0y2vzbthe periodic table.
1.State the full electron configuration for magnesium and the block it can be found in the periodic table.
2.Explain how successive ionization energies can prove that magnesium is in group 2 and period 3 of the periodic table.
3.State the equation for the second ionization energy of magnesium.
4.State an equation for the reaction between magnesium oxide and water, and comment on the pH of the resultant solution.
5.By referring to their relative ionization energies, compare the metallic behavior of magnesium to calcium and beryllium (values from the data booklet are not required).

  Which statement regarding the peri(p9b xhbb6 0ldodic table is true?

  The complex ion $[Cu(NH_3)_4]^{2+}$ appears a deep blue color in aqueous solution, whereas $[CuCl_4]^{2−}$ appears a green color in aqueous solution. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the two complexes?

I. $[CuCl_4]^{2−}$ appears a green color as a result of the red light being absorbed because $Cl^−$ is a weaker field ligand than $NH_3$​
II. $[Cu(NH_3)4]^{2+}$ appears a deep blue color as a result of the blue light being absorbed because $NH_3$ is a stronger field ligand than $Cl^−$
III. $[Cu(NH_3)_4]^{2+}$ appears a deep blue color as a result of the orange light being absorbed because $NH_3$​ is a stronger field ligand than $Cl^−$

  Which is in the correct order from small-k4e 2)nid)qxvxk 8,iqy8:g -zam ddlest to largest radius?

The oxides of two period 3 ele3 j 50x4.hie)ny igtc e.v/rppments, X and Y, react in water according to the equations below. x4)p 3i.0/ r v5nej hiyte.pgc
I. $X_2​O_{(S)​}$​ + $H_2​O_{(l)}​$ → $H_2X​O_3$$_{(aq)}$
II. $YO_{(s)}$​ + $H_2​O_{(l)​}$ → $Y(OH)_2$​$_{(aq)}$
1.Identify elements X and Y. Justify your response.
2.Predict whether element X or Y would have a higher melting point. Justify your prediction.

  Which statement regarding the first ionization energ(4brm8q)lpy a:lp s c2c 4b2wlies (A(g)→$A^{+}$(g)​+e-) of the period 2 correctly supports the evidence of sublevels in atoms?
I.Each period 2 element shows an increase in ionization energies across the table from left to right
II.Boron has a lower first ionization energy than beryllium because boron has an electron in the 2p sublevel
III.Oxygen has a lower first ionization energy than nitrogen due to oxygen’s greater effective nuclear charge

  The oxidation state of Cr does not change in all of thev 0gt yey.* 9oq1x/x-b7hzias following except:

  The oxidation number of X is the same in all the following compoun1clo )j:o 5zhw+ s+rmpds except:

The successive ionization energies for element X is shown in+lg l*9n .4xtn.ymmxa the table below:
Successive Ionization Energies ($kJ\,mol^{−1}$):
1st IE2nd IE3rd IE4th IE5th IE6th IE7th IE8th IE
1000 2252 3363 4556 7004 8496 27108 31724
1.Write the equation that represents the 2nd ionization energy of element X.
2.Predict the number of valence electrons for element X and justify your response.
3.Another element, Y, is found below and in the same group as element X in the periodic table. The electronegativity value of element Y is 2.6. Predict a reasonable value for the electronegativity value of element X. Explain your reasoning.

  Which gives the correct order of incz4*zf+6ek7v9t atg,ntogwa : reasing radius for these isoelectronic specie o7,:t aawv6zk9*nz tge+g tf4s?

The bidentate ligand, phenaqx 9hl76r0k4 w2gdjjncg*u2s81d z-wymr i9lnthroline (phen) has the structure below.



1.Use the diagram above to demonstrate how phenanthroline can act as a ligand to $M^+$ ions.
2.Phenanthroline forms the complex $[Cr(phen)_3]^{3+}$ with chromium ions.
(1)State the charge and the electron configuration of the central chromium ion.2
(2)Explain why the salts of $[Cr(phen)_3]^{3+}$ complex exhibit magnetic properties.1
3.The tetradentate (4-coordinate) ligand, salen, forms complexes with $Co^{3+}$ ions and can produce the compound [Co(salen)]Cl. Deduce the charge of the salen ligand.