Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry practice

Paper 3 structured question: Arrangement of elements

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Arrangement of elements

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Paper 3Theory (Core)3 marks

Understanding the properties of elements based on their position in the Periodic Table.

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Elements in the same group of the Periodic Table have similar chemical properties due to their electron configurations.

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Explain why elements in the same group have similar properties.
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Paper 3Theory (Core)1 marks

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The Periodic Table organizes elements based on their atomic number and electron configuration, grouping elements with similar properties together.

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State the trend in reactivity for alkali metals as you move down the group.
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