Question detail
What does the term 'reactivity' refer to in the context of the periodic table?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
The periodic table
Question
- A. The tendency of an element to undergo chemical reactions.
- B. The ability of an element to conduct electricity.
- C. The mass of an element compared to others.
- D. The color change of an element when heated.
Answer
The correct option is The tendency of an element to undergo chemical reactions..
Explanation
The correct option is The tendency of an element to undergo chemical reactions.. The tendency of an element to undergo chemical reactions. 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 f0172695 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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