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.

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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.