The Periodic Table — IGCSE Sciences - Co-Ordinated (0973) questions by topic
The Periodic Table questions ask about helium's reactivity and outer-shell electrons, general properties of noble gases, copper's properties as a transition element, and identifying which substance forms a basic oxide and coloured compounds, worth from 1 to 10 marks in this IGCSE Co-ordinated Sciences set.
Identify, state and suggest lead the command words, with deduce and complete also common: deduce a property from a group or period position, not recall alone. 22 real questions from 2023 to 2025 papers sit here. Submitting each answer for instant marking flags an outer-shell electron count given for the wrong group before it is repeated.
May–June 2025, Paper 11
The diagram shows the positions of some elements in the Periodic Table. Four positions are marked A, B, C and D on an outline of the table: A is in Group II, Period 2; B is in…
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2025, Paper 12
Which element causes a compound to be coloured? A a Group I element B a Group II element C a Group VIII element D a transition element
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2025, Paper 22
Which row describes an element on the left of the Periodic Table and its oxide? type of element type of oxide --- --- --- A metallic basic B non-metallic acidic C metallic acidic…
Answer this question and get it marked →Part of the Periodic Table is shown, with four elements labelled by their general positions: W is at the far left of the bottom period (Group I); X is in the middle (transition…
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2025, Paper 31
Table 5.1 contains information about 6 atoms or ions A, B, C, D, E and F. atom or ion number of protons number of neutrons number of electrons electronic configuration --- --- ---…
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2025, Paper 32
An atom of copper is represented by 64/29 Cu (nucleon/mass number 64, proton number 29). State what the number 29 represents.
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2024, Paper 11
Lead has a high density of 11.3 g/cm3. Lead(II) iodide is a bright yellow solid. Which property of lead is not a property of a transition element? A Lead conducts electricity. B…
Answer this question and get it marked →Which statements about the noble gas helium are correct? 1 It is unreactive. 2 Atoms of helium have two electrons in their outer electron shell. 3 Atoms of helium have incomplete…
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2024, Paper 12
Manganese is a transition element. What is a property of manganese? A high melting point B low density C thermal insulator D transparent
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Element X is a dense solid with a high melting point. Which letter shows the position of X in the Periodic Table? [Diagram: Periodic Table outline; A and B on the left/centre, C…
Answer this question and get it marked →Which statement about noble gases is correct? A All of the noble gas atoms have eight electrons in their outer shell. B They all form diatomic molecules. C Argon is used to fill…
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2024, Paper 22
Copper is a transition element. Which row shows two properties of copper? A property 1 high melting point, property 2 forms coloured compounds B high melting point, forms white…
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2024, Paper 31
A list of metals is shown: aluminium, copper, iron, lead, magnesium, platinum, sodium. Identify from the list the metal that is found in Group I of the Periodic Table.
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2024, Paper 32
The list gives the names of seven elements: calcium, carbon, copper, oxygen, nitrogen, potassium, sulfur. Each may be used once, more than once or not at all. State which element…
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2023, Paper 11
The properties of some substances are listed. 1 form acidic oxides 2 have high melting points 3 act as catalysts 4 form coloured compounds What are the properties of transition…
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2023, Paper 12
The box lists four substances: Br2, CO, Cu, Na. Which substance is an element that forms a basic oxide and coloured compounds? A Br2 B CO C Cu D Na
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2023, Paper 21
The properties of some substances are listed. 1 form acidic oxides 2 have high melting points 3 act as catalysts 4 form coloured compounds What are the properties of transition…
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2023, Paper 22
The box lists four substances: Br2, CO, Cu, Na. Which substance is an element that forms a basic oxide and coloured compounds? A Br2 B CO C Cu D Na
Answer this question and get it marked →October–November 2023, Paper 11
Potassium is in Group I of the Periodic Table. Which statement about potassium is correct? A It is a relatively hard metal. B It is less dense than lithium. C It has a higher…
Answer this question and get it marked →What is a use for argon? A as a catalyst B in alloys C in lamps D neutralising chemical waste
Answer this question and get it marked →October–November 2023, Paper 21
Potassium is in Group I of the Periodic Table. Which statement about potassium is correct? A It is a relatively hard metal. B It is less dense than lithium. C It has a higher…
Answer this question and get it marked →What is a use for argon? A as a catalyst B in alloys C in lamps D neutralising chemical waste
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