1.

Mendeleev proposed that elements be arranged according to increasing atomic

mass/atomic number. (highlight the correct answer).
2. The above statement elements be arranged according to increasing atomic
mass/atomic number (highlight the correct answer) is known as
____________________________ Law.
3. Find a pair of elements in the periodic table with atomic numbers less than 20 that are
an exception to the original periodic law.
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4. Find the two elements in the fifth row of the periodic table that violate the original
periodic law proposed by Mendeleev.
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5. List the symbol of the element that fits each of the following descriptions:
a. the alkali metal in the fourth period
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b. the halogen in the third period
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c. the metal in Group VIIB/7 and Period 4
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6. List the symbol of the element that fits each of the following descriptions:
a. the alkaline earth metal in the third period ___________________________
b. the noble gas in the third period
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c. the semimetal in Group IIIA/13
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7. What is the group number for each of the following families of elements?
a. alkali metals
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b. alkaline earth metals
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c. halogens
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d. noble gases
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8. Based on the general trends in the periodic table, predict which element in each of the
following pairs has the smaller atomic radius:
a. Na or K
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b. P or N
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c. Ca or Ni
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d. Si or S
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9. Give reasons for your answer in (8)
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10. Based on the general trends in the periodic table, predict which element in each of the
following pairs has the most metallic character:
a. Sn or Pb
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b. Ag or Sr
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c. Al or B
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d. Br or As
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11. Predict the missing value (?) for each physical property listed below. The (a) atomic
radius, (b) density, and (c) melting point are given for two of three alkaline earth
metals in Group IIA/2.
Element
Ca
Sr
Ba

Atomic Radius
0.197nm
0.215nm

Density at 20C
1.54 gcm-3
-3

3.65 gcm

Melting Point
769C
725C

12. Predict the missing value (?) for each physical property listed below. The (a) atomic
radius, (b) density, and (c) melting point are given for two of the metals in Group
VIII/10.
Element
Ni
Pd
Pt

Atomic Radius
0.125 nm
0.138 nm

Density at 20C
8.91 gcm-3
21.5 gcm-3

Melting Point
1554C
1772C

13. Sodium reacts with chlorine gas to give sodium chloride, NaCl. Predict the products
formed when
a. lithium and
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b. potassium react with chlorine gas.
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14. The chemical formulas for the oxides of potassium, calcium, gallium, and germanium
are, respectively, K2O, CaO, Ga2O3, and GeO2. Refer to the periodic table and predict
the chemical formula for each of the following compounds:
a. rubidium oxide
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b. strontium oxide
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c. indium oxide
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d. lead oxide
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15. Refer to the periodic table and predict the number of valence electrons for an atom of
each of the following representative elements:
a. Na
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b. Al
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c. S
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d. Xe
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16. Refer to the periodic table and state the number of valence electrons for any element
in each of the following groups:
a. Group IIA
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b. Group VA
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c. Group 14
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d. Group 17
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17. Predict the ionic charge for each of the following ions based on the group number of
the element in the periodic table:
a. Al ion
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b. S ion
c. Mg ion
d. Br ion

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18. Refer to the periodic table and predict which of the following ions are isoelectronic
with the noble gas argon:
a. K+
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b. Br
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c. Ca2+
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2
d. O
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19. Complete the table below:

Element
Na
Cl
Be
Al
B
Li
Mg
F
Ar
N
Ne
H
O
C
20.

Proton
Number

Electron
Arrangement

Number
of
Electron
Valence

Group

Number
of Shell

Period