IB Chemistry SL - Chapter 3 Review Questions

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IB Chemistry SL – Chapter 3 Review Questions

1. Which property generally decreases across period 3?
a. Atomic number
b. Electronegativity
c. Atomic radius
d. First ionization energy
2. Which property increases down group 1?

a. First ionization energy
b. Melting point
c. Reactivity
d. Electronegativity
3. Which statement about the elements in group 7 is correct?

a. Br2 will oxidize Cl–.
b. F2 has the least tendency to be reduced.
c. Cl2 will oxidize I–.
d. I2 is a stronger oxidizing agent than F2.
4. Which pair of elements has the greatest difference in electronegativity?

a. Cs and F
b. Cs and Cl
c. Cs and Br
d. Cs and I
5. Which statements about period 3 are correct?

I. The electronegativity of the elements increases across period 3.
II. The atomic radii of the elements decreases across period 3.
III. The oxides of the elements change from acidic to basic across period 3.
a. I and II only
b. I and III only
c. II and III only
d. I, II and III
6. Which property decreases down group 7 in the periodic table?

a. Melting point
b. Electronegativity
c. Atomic radius
d. Ionic radius
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7. Which oxides produce an acidic solution when added to water?
I. P4O10
II. MgO
III. SO3
a. I and II only
b. I and III only
c. II and III only
d. I, II and III
8. Which ion has the largest radius?

a. Cl–
b. K+
c. Br–
d. F–
9. Which properties of the alkali metals decrease going down group 1?

a. First ionization energy and reactivity
b. Melting point and atomic radius
c. Reactivity and electronegativity
d. First ionization energy and melting point
10. Which statements about the periodic table are correct?

I. The elements Mg, Ca and Sr have similar chemical properties.
II. Elements in the same period have the same number of main energy levels.
III. The oxides of Na, Mg and P are basic.
a. I and II only
b. I and III only
c. II and III only
d. I, II and III
11. An element is in group 4 and period 3 of the periodic table. How many electrons are in the
highest occupied energy level of an atom of this element?
a. 3
b. 4
c. 12
d. 14
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12. Which is the best definition of electronegativity?
a. Electronegativity is the energy required for a gaseous atom to gain an electron.
b. Electronegativity is the attraction of an atom for a bonding pair of electrons.
c. Electronegativity is the attraction between the nucleus and the valence electrons of an
atom.
d. Electronegativity is the ability of an atom to attract electrons from another atom.
13. Which statements are correct for the reactions of Cl2, MgCl2 and SiCl4 with water?
14. Which statement describes the trends of electronegativity values in the periodic table?
a. Values increase from left to right across a period and increase down a group.
b. Values increase from left to right across a period and decrease down a group.
c. Values decrease from left to right across a period and increase down a group.
d. Values decrease from left to right across a period and decrease down a group.
15. Which species has the largest radius?

a. Cl–
b. K
c. Na+
d. K+
16. Which series is arranged in order of increasing radius?

a. Ca2+ < Cl– < K+
b. K+ < Ca2+ < Cl–
c. Ca2+ < K+ < Cl–
d. Cl– < K+ < Ca2+
17. This question is about ionization energy.

a. Define the term first ionization energy.
b. Explain why the first ionization energy of magnesium is higher than that of sodium.
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18. Samples of sodium oxide and sulfur trioxide are added to separate beakers of water. Deduce the
equation for each reaction and identify each oxide as acidic, basic or neutral.
19. Carbon and silicon belong to the same group of the periodic table.
a. Distinguish between the terms group and period in terms of electron arrangement.
b. State the period numbers of both carbon and silicon.
20. This question is about reactivity.

a. State a balanced equation for the reaction of sodium with water. Include state symbols.
b. With reference to electronic arrangements, suggest why the reaction between rubidium
and water is more vigorous than that between sodium and water.
21. This question is about atomic radii

a. Outline two reasons why a sodium ion has a smaller radius than a sodium atom.
b. Explain why the ionic radius of P3– is greater than the ionic radius of Si4+.

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IB Chemistry SL – Chapter 3 Review Questions

2. Which property increases down group 1?

3. Which statement about the elements in group 7 is correct?

4. Which pair of elements has the greatest difference in electronegativity?

5. Which statements about period 3 are correct?

6. Which property decreases down group 7 in the periodic table?

8. Which ion has the largest radius?

9. Which properties of the alkali metals decrease going down group 1?

10. Which statements about the periodic table are correct?

15. Which species has the largest radius?

16. Which series is arranged in order of increasing radius?

17. This question is about ionization energy.

b. State the period numbers of both carbon and silicon.

20. This question is about reactivity.

21. This question is about atomic radii

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