Arrangement of elements: past paper questions

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• Question 23May/June 2026, paper 13Multiple choice1 markHas a diagram

  Which row describes the changes across a period of the Periodic Table, from left to right?

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• Question 22Oct/Nov 2025, paper 12Multiple choice1 markHas a diagram

  The character of the elements and charges on the ions of the elements change across the Periodic Table. Which row describes the elements on the left and the elements on the right of the Periodic Table?

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• Question 25Oct/Nov 2024, paper 11Multiple choice1 markHas a diagram

  Part of the Periodic Table is shown. Which element is a metal?

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• Question 19Oct/Nov 2023, paper 11Multiple choice1 markHas a diagram

  Element X forms ions with the formula ${\text{X}}^{2-}$. Which row describes element X? | | group number | type of element | |---|---|---| | A | II | metal | | B | II | non-metal | | C | VI | metal | | D | VI | non-metal |

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• Question 23May/June 2026, paper 22Multiple choice1 mark

  Which statements about the Periodic Table are correct?

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• Question 20Oct/Nov 2025, paper 13Multiple choice1 mark

  Elements L and M are in the same group of the Periodic Table. Why do L and M have similar chemical properties?

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• Question 26Oct/Nov 2024, paper 11Multiple choice1 mark

  Which compound is made from elements that are all in the same period?

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• Question 23Oct/Nov 2023, paper 12Multiple choice1 markHas a diagram

  An outline of the Periodic Table is shown. Which name is given to the elements in column Y?

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• Question 26May/June 2026, paper 23Multiple choice1 mark

  The table shows some physical properties of four different substances. Which row describes the properties of a non-metallic element?

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• Question 21Oct/Nov 2025, paper 13Multiple choice1 markHas a diagram

  The diagram shows elements W, X, Y and Z in a section of the Periodic Table. Which statement about the reactivity of the elements is correct?

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• Question 21Oct/Nov 2024, paper 12Multiple choice1 markHas a diagram

  The diagram shows one period of the Periodic Table. $$\overline{)\begin{array}{cccccccc}\text{Li}& \text{Be}& \text{B}& \text{C}& \text{N}& \text{O}& \text{F}& \text{Ne}\end{array}}$$ Which two elements form acidic oxides?

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• Question 2May/June 2026, paper 41Structured10 marks

  This question is about elements. Identify the element that: is used in the manufacture of overhead electrical cables because of its low density

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• Question 23Oct/Nov 2025, paper 21Multiple choice1 markHas a diagram

  The ions formed when element X and element Y react together are shown. ● Element X forms ${\text{X}}^{-}$ ions. ● Element Y forms ${\text{Y}}^{2+}$ ions.

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• Question 24Oct/Nov 2024, paper 12Multiple choice1 mark

  Which statement about the Periodic Table is correct?

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• Question 1Oct/Nov 2023, paper 42Structured8 marks

  Table 1.1 gives the electronic configurations of some atoms and ions, A to G. Table 1.1 electronic configuration

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• Question 2May/June 2026, paper 43Structured9 marks

  This question is about elements. Identify an element that: is approximately 21% of clean, dry air

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• Question 23Oct/Nov 2025, paper 23Multiple choice1 markHas a diagram

  The Periodic Table shows the position of four different elements. Which row is correct?

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• Question 27Oct/Nov 2024, paper 12Multiple choice1 mark

  Which option describes the electronic configurations of three different elements from the same group of the Periodic Table?

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• Question 1Oct/Nov 2025, paper 31Structured5 marksHas a diagram

  Fig. 1.1 shows part of the Periodic Table. Fig. 1.1 Answer the following questions using only the symbols of the elements in Fig. 1.1. Each symbol may be used once, more than once or not at all.

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• Question 24Oct/Nov 2024, paper 13Multiple choice1 markHas a diagram

  J, L and M are elements in the Periodic Table. ● J has the highest density. ● L has the highest reactivity with water.

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• Question 18May/June 2023, paper 11Multiple choice1 mark

  Which statements about the trends across a period of the Periodic Table are correct?

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• Question 1Oct/Nov 2025, paper 32Structured4 marksHas a diagram

  Fig. 1.1 shows part of the Periodic Table. Answer the following questions using only the symbols of the elements in Fig. 1.1. Each symbol may be used once, more than once or not at all.

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• Question 25Oct/Nov 2024, paper 23Multiple choice1 mark

  Which statements describe the Periodic Table?

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• Question 3May/June 2023, paper 12Multiple choice1 mark

  An atom of element X contains: ● 5 protons ● 6 neutrons ● 5 electrons. Which statements about element X are correct?

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• Question 1Oct/Nov 2024, paper 31Structured8 marksHas a diagram

  Fig. 1.1 shows part of the Periodic Table. Answer the following questions using only the elements in Fig. 1.1. Each symbol of the element may be used once, more than once or not at all.

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• Question 18May/June 2023, paper 12Multiple choice1 mark

  Q and R are elements in the same period of the Periodic Table. Q has 7 electrons in its outer shell and R has 2 electrons in its outer shell. Which statement about Q and R is correct?

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• Question 18May/June 2023, paper 13Multiple choice1 mark

  Which set of elements shows the change from metallic to non-metallic character across a period of the Periodic Table?

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• Question 21May/June 2025, paper 11Multiple choice1 markHas a diagram

  Part of the Periodic Table is shown. Which element shows the most metallic character?

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• Question 1Oct/Nov 2024, paper 33Structured8 marksHas a diagram

  Fig. 1.1 shows part of the Periodic Table. Fig. 1.1 Answer the following questions using only the elements in Fig. 1.1. Each symbol of the element may be used once, more than once or not at all.

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• Question 21May/June 2025, paper 12Multiple choice1 mark

  Which statement about elements in the Periodic Table is correct?

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