Period 3 Elements: Atomic and Physical Properties

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Quiz for Chapter 1, textbook for Chemistry FSc Part 2
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Question 1

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Which of the two elements Mg and Al has a more stable structure?
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  • Mg
  • Al
  • Both have stable structure

Question 2

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As we go from left to right in a period, the atomic radius
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  • Increases
  • Decreases
  • Does not change

Question 3

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According to the Pauling scale, the most electronegative element is
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  • Francium
  • Cesium
  • Fluorine

Question 4

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Electronegativity is defined as
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  • A measure of the charge on the electrons surrounding the nucleus in an atom.
  • A measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons.
  • A measure of the tendency of an atom to attract an electron towards itself.

Question 5

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In going from left to right in a period, the electronegativity values
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  • Decrease
  • Increase
  • Increase and then decrease

Question 6

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The electronegativity value of Argon is
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  • 0.7
  • 3
  • No value

Question 7

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The structures of elements, as you go from left to right in a period, change as follows
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  • Na, Mg and Al have metallic structures. Si has giant covalent structure. P, S, Cl, Ar are simple molecules.
  • Na, Mg and Al are simple molecules. Si has metallic structure. P, S, Cl, Ar have a covalent structure.
  • All elements have same structure.

Question 8

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The electrical conductivity in period 3, as you move from left to right in the period
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  • Increases
  • Decreases
  • Remains constant

Question 9

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The forces of attraction between the molecules of Phosphorous, Sulphur, Chlorine and Argon are
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  • Van der Waal attractions
  • Ionic bonds
  • Covalent bonds

Question 10

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The melting and boiling points of Phosphorous, Sulphur, Chlorine and Argon as compared to ones of previous elements in the period are
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  • Lower
  • Higher
  • Equal
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