Topic 3: Periodicity

Question 1

What is a period on the periodic table?

Answer 1

A horizontal row of elements

Question 2

Which metal, in the same period as magnesium, does not form a basic oxide?

Answer 2

Aluminium

Question 3

Which are the s-block elements?

Answer 3

Groups 1 and 2 (and He)

Question 4

Which are the p-block elements?

Answer 4

Groups 13-18 (excluding He)

Question 5

Which are the d-block elements?

Answer 5

Groups 3-12 (and La and Ac)

Question 6

Which are the f-block elements?