You will need a copy of the periodic table!

1. What is the name given to vertical columns and horizontal rows in the Periodic Table?

  Vertical columns Horizontal rows
A periods groups
B groups periods
C periods blocks
D groups blocks
2. Alkali metals all react in a similar way because they..
  • A.   are all in Group 1 of the Periodic Table
  • B.   are all soft metals with a low density
  • C.   all have the same number of electron shells
  • D.   all have one electron in the outer shell
3. Which statement about elements in the Group 7 of the Periodic Table is NOT correct?
  • A.   they all react in a similar way
  • B.   they all have the same number of outer shell electrons
  • C.   they all have the same number of occupied shells
  • D.   they become less reactive as you move from top to bottom
4. Noble gases are unreactive because they..
  • A.   all have a full outer shell
  • B.   all have 8 electrons in their outer shell
  • C.   are all monatomic gases
  • D.   are in Group 0 of the Periodic Table

Q5-8:
Chlorine reacts vigorously with iron wool to form iron(III)chloride whereas iodine reacts slowly with iron wool forming iron(II)iodide.

 

5. What is the test for chlorine gas?

  • A.   turns damp red litmus paper to blue
  • B.   bleaches damp litmus paper
  • C.   turns damp blue litmus paper to red
  • D.   has a pungent smell
6. Chlorine is more reactive than iodine because the ..
  • A.   outer electron in chlorine is further from the nucleus so more easily given away
  • B.   outer electron in chlorine is closer to the nucleus so more easily given away
  • C.   outer shell in chlorine is further from the nucleus so electrons are attracted in more easily
  • D.   outer shell in chlorine is closer to the nucleus so electrons are attracted in more easily
7. The balanced equation for the reaction between iron and chlorine is ..
  • A.  Fe(s)  +  2Cl(g)    FeCl2(s)
  • B.  Fe(s)  +  Cl2(g)    FeCl2(s)
  • C.  Fe(s)  + 3Cl(g)    FeCl3(s)
  • D.  2Fe(s)  +  3Cl2(g)    2FeCl3(s)

8. Predict the rate of reaction and product formed between iron wool and astatine.

  Reaction rate Product formed
A Very vigorous Iron(III)astatide
B Very slow iron(III)astatide
C Very slow iron(II)astatide
D Very vigorous iron(II)astatide
9. The gas argon is used in filament lamps. It is suitable for this use because it ..
  • A.   has a low density
  • B.   is inert
  • C.   is a good conductor of electricity
  • D.   is flammable
10. Which statement about the Alkali Metals is correct?
  • A.   They are soft metals with a relatively low melting point
  • B.   They are soft metals with a high melting point
  • C.   They are stored under water to protect them from air
  • D.   They are reactive metals with 2 electrons in the outer shell