Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry
Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry The Periodic Table Exam Questions
Free Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry exam questions on The Periodic Table, with mark schemes. Covers arrangement of elements, groups, periods, metals and non-metals.
The Periodic Table exam questions
These packs of real past exam questions cover the whole of Section 1: Principles of Chemistry, including The Periodic Table. Work through every question on this sub-topic, then mark your answers against the mark scheme.
About Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry The Periodic Table
This sub-topic covers how the periodic table is organised.
What you need to know
- Arrangement By atomic number, in groups and periods.
- Electron configuration Group number equals outer electrons.
- Metals and non-metals Properties and oxides.
Common mistakes in The Periodic Table
- Saying elements are ordered by mass.
- Mixing groups and periods.
Try two The Periodic Table exam-style questions
1. State what elements in the same group have in common. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
The same number of outer electrons.
2. Explain why noble gases are unreactive. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
They have full outer shells.
The Periodic Table FAQs
What does this cover?
The structure of the periodic table.
What are metal oxides like?
Basic.
Revise this topic with flashcards: Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry 4CH1 Flashcards, with mark scheme answers for Anki and Quizlet.