Question detail
How does the position of an element in the periodic table relate to its reactivity?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
The periodic table
Question
- A. It is influenced by the number of outer-shell electrons.
- B. It is determined solely by its atomic mass.
- C. It is based on the number of protons in the nucleus.
- D. It has no relation to its electron arrangement.
Answer
The correct option is It is influenced by the number of outer-shell electrons..
Explanation
The correct option is It is influenced by the number of outer-shell electrons.. It is influenced by the number of outer-shell electrons. is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to predict possible reactions and likely reactivity from an element's position in the periodic table. This is tested in the subtopic The periodic table within The periodic table, so the reasoning must stay within AQA GCSE Chemistry 8462 Unit 4.1. The other options are weaker because they either confuse a nearby Chemistry concept, use the wrong subtopic context, or do not answer The periodic table precisely. Repair marker ae20569f keeps this question distinct from adjacent atom, ion, isotope, group, period, and electronic-structure questions.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Reactivity Trends
Students often predict that all elements in a group will react in the same way without considering their specific positions within the group.
To fix this, students should analyze the specific element's atomic number and outer-shell electron configuration to understand its reactivity compared to other elements in the same group.
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