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Periodic Table, Periodic Properties and Variations of Properties

Appeared in 10 of the 11 available papers.

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10 of 11 papers

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Typically worth
9.5 marks

Average per paper it appears in · 95 marks in total

Usual form
Short answer

61% of this chapter's 94 questions

Needs a diagram
20%

19 questions carry a figure — practise drawing them

Question-type distribution

  • Short answer57
  • MCQ22
  • Fill in the blank6
  • Matching5
  • Definition2
  • Reasoning2

Most frequent topics

Periodic properties and trends 91Periodic properties: ionisation energy 2Electrolysis, electrolytes and electrode processes 1
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6(iv)

Identify the following:

7(iv)

The following table shows the electronic configuration of the atoms A, B, C and D.

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Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the questions, write the correct answers only.)

2(iv)

State the terms/process for the following:

3(iii)

Arrange the following as per the instruction given in the brackets:

6(i)

Define / State:

7(ii)

Give reason for the following:

Select the correct option for each of the following questions.

37

Select the correct option for each of the following questions.

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The table shows the electronic arrangements of six atoms, A to F. With respect to the table select the following:

1(a)

Choose the correct answer from options given below.