Topic 12 [14 marks]
1. [1 mark]
The graph shows the first six ionization energies of an element.
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In which group is the element?
A. 13
B. 14
C. 15
D. 16
Markscheme
A
2. [1 mark]
Which statement explains why the second ionization energy of aluminium is higher than
the first ionization energy of magnesium?
A. Ionization energy increases along period 3.
B. 3p electrons are at a higher energy level than 3s electrons.
C. 3p electrons are further away from the nucleus than 2p electrons.
D. Both have the same number of electrons and aluminium has one more proton.
Markscheme
D
3. [1 mark]
The diagram shows the first ionisation energies of consecutive elements in the same period
of the periodic table.
Which factor explains why element X has a higher first ionisation energy than element Y?
A. Element Y loses an electron from a different sub-level.
B. Element Y has a smaller atomic radius.
C. Element X has a full octet.
D. Element Y has a greater nuclear charge.
Markscheme
A
4. [1 mark]
The first eight successive ionization energies for an element are shown. In which group is
the element?
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A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 17
Markscheme
A
5. [1 mark]
Which element is in group 13?
Markscheme
B
6. [1 mark]
Which shows the first ionization energies of successive elements across period 2, from left
to right?
Markscheme
C
7. [1 mark]
Which element is represented by the first eight successive ionization energies on the
graph?
A. Mg
B. S
C. Cl
D. Ar
Markscheme
B
8. [1 mark]
Which of the following transitions in the hydrogen atom emits the least energy?
A. n = 2 to n = 1
B. n = 3 to n = 1
C. n = 4 to n = 2
D. n = 4 to n = 3
Markscheme
D
9. [1 mark]
The values for the first three successive ionization energies for two elements X and Z are
given.
Which pair of elements represents X and Z?
Markscheme
B
10. [1 mark]
Which transition on the diagram corresponds to the ionization of hydrogen in the ground
state?
Markscheme
A
11. [1 mark]
The graph shows the first ionization energies of some consecutive elements.
Which statement is correct?
A. Y is in group 3
B. Y is in group 10
C. X is in group 5
D. X is in group 18
Markscheme
D
12. [1 mark]
The graph represents the first ten ionisation energies (IE) of an element.
What is the element?
A. O
B. S
C. Ne
D. Cl
Markscheme
B
13. [1 mark]
Which statement explains one of the decreases in first ionization energy (I.E.) across period
3?
A. The nuclear charge of element Al is greater than element Mg.
B. The electron-electron repulsion is greater, for the electron with the opposite spin, in
element S than in element P.
C. A new sub-level is being filled at element S.
D. The p orbital being filled in element Al is at a lower energy than the s orbital in
element Mg.
Markscheme
B
14. [1 mark]
A period 3 element, M, forms an oxide of the type M2O. Which represents the first four
successive ionization energies of M?
Markscheme
A
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