Which of the statements below gives a correct featu(qq g)ockd4 d1re of a ligand?

  Which of the following can behave lg:uuu0a1t v 6as a ligand?
I. $BH_3$
II. $NH_3$
III. $CH_4$

  An outline of the perjib aw0w3 4z ir37o:6kpu r3+e jwmq5uiodic table is shown below:

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

  Which of the below is a characteristic prope.wk-1 kkqugt; rty of transition metals?
I. Catalytic behaviour
II. Coloured compounds
III. Variable oxidation states

  Chromium appears to the right of vanadium in the peh8xd)p0u6y57io j 79wy b+bo;hhmlevriodic table, as shown below: 5y78mj;vd boy90)eho7ih +wl6h xbpu

Which of the following statements is true?

  Which of the following salts would form coloured solutions when dq/ :bk6ze:o zo 2uwnv8issolved in wateoqoke/6z uzw2nvb :8:r?
I. $CuCl_2$
II. $ScCl_2$
III. $ZnCl_2$

  Which chemical equation represents the definition of first ionizatio4xhl:d 9b/erkzle 93b n energy?

  Which of the following is NOT a potential component oflay0 fqz:6:s0z sn8y-cddl b4, p/q)6khimrs acid 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 _____241utql h5wy c_____.

  Which element would have the least attraction for a shared7n/f,-/y bc r/nmtpv8wmtjs*sh8*t t pair of electrons in a covalent bonh88mntrs-/fjtpwt/ t* ,sn /*ymv 7bcd?

  Which of the followin5/2ho7kcqt5zya /ysx dz 9i81hd4 m zwg is NOT true of metals?

Iron is a magnetic element in the first row ofn p3x;z6 j12szolwnz1eivx-4 flqir kf7o;. 7 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 in water woul sm: qfs 3-i,/a+q 79qssk0 r6sxohwdyd produce a solution that is:

  Metalloid elements playi yal08cd-98 eea68uk 2 clyl6 kwaec7 important roles in electronic components, such as solar cells and l-caekiky6 l7 d 8uw68 a9cyela0c 2e8computer chips. Which of the following is the correct definition of a metalloid?

1.The valence electrons in I2IX​ arerr lfg9jygjto :+p*/; farther from their nuclei than the valence electrons inr/ +gg;fyr9:l *tojpj $Cl_2$. 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 following elements h lcrgp 2hq* ()+jp52hr-cbhcyas the highest first ionization energy?

  Which one of the following statements aboutz h7jie+c7e4kx) 0nk d 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 th- qob. zb 6zmcf1pi*l4jp3;pje group. The two main factors causing this trend *64p;pzjb1f bmzo - qij.p 3lcare:

  The electron affinity i 5o92:n *;skzkjvkwqof carbon 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 X or column Y of the periodic table, some features vr3s7p p/v s +gr6u1msq0gg8tof the outer electron shell rem+gpvgp q1 r7tvus38 0r/g ss6main constant.

Which of the following is correct?

Scandium is a transition metal that can f6 7m5f9 .qvpk fhsc,b 8eblt7norm 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 correct value 4r qsvw)7hr )jof $x$ and the shape of the $Cu^{2+}$ complex, $[CuCl_4]^{x-}$?

Each element contains a different arrangement of e* hrqwo(ye4 ,alectrons, and these electron confe r,*h( qayo4wigurations 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 the compound f3i my si a,qs*(/lnl37b x.qrhormed between lithium and nitrogen?

  Which of the following is the correct formula for strfmu+ 0g6 i4bgl6;mgga ontium sulfide?

  Metal M is in group 2 of the perq5dw2yr 8ew n93 scg;i:kyc5xiodic table. Which is the correct formula?

  Metal M is in group 2 of the periodic table. Which is the correctf- e)9mg ux7idyl+og / formula?

  Atom X is an isotope of an alkali metal. Which of the followin q6oz-1+pz//du4j ghwpqp,xl g is a possible symx4o p-l/gj, zp1q/ +6zpq duhwbol for atom X?'

An atomic nucleus of element X vr +/kpujir6d5z9fq4 is surrounded by electron shells, as shown below: zf4rp+/rjk 9v5quid6

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 con .f9op ;a ivv/4s1sah ;nbjb.bfiguration of a neutral atom is shown below:

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

  Which compound contains two different eleme t*h0 m;q +omjcx+fptzs6 1ca;nts with identical oxidation states?

  Which of the followingcki5r2 7c/ly otl25f c9( 8hykgixsl 6 statements regarding 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 fohi1qci y/jawt)u 9.9f r the elements nitrogen, fluorine, sulfur and chlorine in no particu9yqhu iia/j)1tf9 w c.lar 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 true1d17b s;uf-qh d3g)m 9tmkj wv 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 statements regarding the melting pvl:g )qld9h2 woints of elements are cwhgld: lv9)2q orrect?
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, silicon and sulfur are fiocd c)7iou0w* qz.*mxq 6b g.ound in the second, fourteenth and sixteenth columns of the periodic tacocmdxiq6*7ui)0z.*.o qw gbble.
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 with chlorine to produce boic1 bee5mg- 6gl jv/za7fon87th $CuCl$ 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 /g*8l h 1cgh7:nyqtm e($NH_3$​) 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 the perioq0ia f6iv- .a *spk n8p+ yst*l//tihydic 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 regarb gm7 5/s(spe9rity ;eding the periodic 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 smallest to larges+p+ia9kv- 77ecx tn mot radius?

The oxides of two period 3 elements, X anw1+v vjgwfqv , +ln4w-msm /9od Y, react in water according to the equations belomm1 w+v4oww v,jfq9vns /gl+-w.
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 energiesg+3ygqb6 ps --pd u9vj (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 no6*0 vz4py14agz ;kk tif f8hfgt change in all of the following except:

  The oxidation number of X is the same4 t*s6qdpjj9 i in all the following compounds except:

The successive ionization energies for element nk 51tlue5g4 hX is shown in 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 increasing radius for thes7k8r: i5n/mtoc;xdk d e isoelectronic speciesi8tnm/c 5r x7d d:o;kk?

The bidentate ligand, phenanthroline (phen) has the structure below/kn85 mrdh1 qe-xnb- m):fxgi.



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.