Solving Problem: Objective Questions
Solving Problem: Objective Questions
Objective questions:
1. X, Y and Z are elements in the same period of a periodic table. The oxide of X is amphoteric, the
oxide of Y is basic and the oxide of Z is acidic. Arrange the elements in descending order of their
radii.
A. X, Y, Z
B. X, Z, Y
C. Y, X, Z
D. Y, Z, X
2. Which of the following is an amphoteric oxide ?
A. Al2O3
B. Li2O
C. PO3
D. Sc2O3
3. The first five ionization energies of an element X are 580, 1815, 2745, 11575 and 14831 kJmol-1 .
An ion X is expected to have a charge of
A. +2
B. -1
C. +3
D. -2
4. The electronic configuration of an element P is [Ne] 3s2 3p4. What is the group number of P in
the periodic table?
A. 1
B. 6
C. 4
D. 16
5. In which of the following pairs, the radius of the second atom is greater than that of the first
atom?
A. 11Na, 12 Mg
B. 15 P , 7 N
C. 38 Sr, 20 Ca
D. 17 CI, 35 Br
Structured questions:
1.
Table below shows the first, second, third and fourth ionisation energy in kJmol-1 of X, Y and Z, the third
period elements of a periodic table.
Ionisation energy (kJ/mol)
Elements
2.
IE1
IE2
IE3
IE4
738
1450
7730
10500
800
2427
3658
25024
495
4663
6912
9540
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
a)
The table below shows the group and period of the elements A,B, C and D :
Element
A
B
C
D
i.
ii.
iii.
Period
2
2
3
4
Group
15
18
1
17
b)
The table shows the successive ionization energies (in kJ mol-1) for several elements.
Elements
T
U
V
W
i.
ii.
iii.
IE 1
900
580
420
800
IE 2
1760
1820
3100
2400
IE 3
14900
2750
4410
3700
IE 4
21000
11600
5900
25000
Identify the two elements which are in the same group. State the group and explain your answer.
Explain the differences in the first ionization energy for the two elements in (i).
Determine the element which can form ion with charge +2.
(9 marks)
3.
a)
Given that the proton number of Aluminium, Al and Silicon, Si is 13 and 14 respectively.
i.
ii.
b)
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
4. (a)
Compare the atomic radius and melting point between Al and Si. Explain your answer.
If the five electrons are removed continuously from Al, which electron will experience the largest
increase in energy? Explain your answer.
(8 marks)
3+
2
2
6
Given that the electronic configuration of E ion is 1s 2s 2p .
Write the electronic configuration of E atom.
Write the formula of oxide E when E reacts with oxygen gas.
Show the property of oxide E by using appropriate equation.
Compare the radius of E atom with its respective ion. Explain your answer.
(7 marks)
(b)
i) Why are monoatomic cations smaller than their corresponding neutral atoms?
ii) Consider a reaction represented by the following spheres:
Reactant
red
blue
Product
red
red
blue
(c)
5. (a)
. (b)
IE1
IE2
IE3
IE4
IE5
IE6
1012
1903
2910
4956
6278
22,230
b) Mg or Ra
c) Br or I
d) Be or Na
e) Si or P
[15 marks]