STPM Chemistry

Exam Score 2: Periodic Table

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1 The first ionisation energy generally increases across a period in the Periodic Table.
Which statement explains why the first ionisation energy of sulphur is lower than that of
phosphorus?
A The electrons in the p orbitals of sulphur experience greater electrostatic repulsion
than that of phosphorus
B The sulphur atom has more electrons than phosphorus atom
C The S S bond is weaker than the P P bond
D The size of S8 molecule is bigger than P4 molecule

2 Elements X, Y and Z are located in Period 3 of the Periodic Table. The reactivity of
these elements towards oxygen is shown in the table below.

Element X Y Z
Reactivity towards oxygen Does not react Reacts slowly Reacts vigorously

The arrangement of the elements according to the ascending order of their proton
number is
A X, Y, Z B X, Z, Y C Z, X, Y D Z, Y, X

3 Which oxide of an element dissolves in water to form an acidic solution?

A Sodium B Magnesium C Silicon D Phosphorus

4 The electronic configuration of element X is [Xe] 4f7 5d1 6s2. Where is element X
located in the Periodic Table?
Period Block
A 4 s
B 5 p
C 6 s
D 6 f

5 Which oxides of magnesium, silicon and chlorine correspond correctly to their acid-
base property?
MgO SiO2 Cl2O7
A Base Base Acid
B Base Acid Acid
C Base Neutral Neutral
D Neutral Amphoteric Acid
6 The properties of elements can be deduced from electronic configurations. Which
statement is true about Na+ ion, Cl- ion, Ar atom and K+ ion?
A Na+ ion is bigger than Cl- ion
B The charge density of Na+ ion is lower than that of Cl- ion
C The ionisation energy of K+ ion is higher than that of Na+ ion
D Cl- ion, K+ ion and Ar atom have the same electronic configuration

7 Which oxide will produce 1.0 mol dm-3 aqueous solution with the lowest pH value?
A Na2O B MgO C P2O5 D SO3

8 The first ionisation energy of Period 2 elements in the Periodic Table increases across
the period. Which statement does not explain the trend?
A The distance between valence electron and nucleus decreases
B The electronic repulsion effect increases
C The screening effect is almost constant
D Nuclear charge increases

9 The following statements are about Al2O3, SiO2 and P4O10.

I SiO2 and P4O10 are covalent oxides
II SiO2 is neutral and insoluble in water
III Al2O3 dissolves in water, aqueous acid, alkali
IV P4O10 is hydrolysed in water to form H3PO4
Which statements are true about the oxides?
A I and II B I and IV C II and III D III and IV

10 Which is true about the chemical properties of non-metallic elements of Period 3

(phosphorus to chlorine) in the Periodic Table?
A Act as reducing agents
B Form acidic oxides
C React vigorously with water
D Form oxides with the general formula XO2