0654.C8.1.01 — Describe the Periodic Table as an arrangement of elements in periods and groups and in order of increasing proton number / atomic number: past paper questions
Real questions on 0654.c8.1.01 — describe the periodic table as an arrangement of elements in periods and groups and in order of increasing proton number / atomic number
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- 0654/31 · October/November 2025 · Q5a[3]
The Periodic Table of elements shows the symbols of all the chemical elements. Complete the sentences about the Periodic Table. The elements are listed in order of their number. Moving from left to right across the Periodic Table, the elements become The metals in the middle of the Periodic Table include copper and iro...
See it on the paper → - 0654/42 · February/March 2025 · Q5a[1]
Describe how Fig. 5.1 shows that aluminium is in period 3 of the Periodic Table.
See it on the paper → - 0654/11 · May/June 2024 · Q2[1]
Which element has an atomic number of 56?
See it on the paper → - 0654/12 · May/June 2023 · Q17[1]
In which rows does the formula match the structure?
See it on the paper → - 0654/11 · October/November 2019 · Q20[1]
What is element X?
See it on the paper → - 0654/11 · October/November 2019 · Q23[1]
Which statement about the Periodic Table is correct?
See it on the paper → - 0654/11 · October/November 2019 · Q24[1]
Which properties make aluminium suitable for use in cans containing drinks?
See it on the paper → - 0654/21 · October/November 2019 · Q10[1]
Which row is correct?
See it on the paper → - 0654/22 · October/November 2019 · Q22[1]
statement about the Periodic Table is correct?
See it on the paper → - 0654/11 · May/June 2019 · Q5[1]
Which row identifies P and Q?
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What examiners said
Few candidates described the period number as relating to the number of shells. Most candidates incorrectly related the period number to the number of outer shell electrons.
— Examiner report, February/March 2025, 0654/42 Q5(a) (Cambridge)
There was evidence that many candidates tried to guess the answer to this question. They are expected to understand that element X was acting as a catalyst, and that the transition elements often act as catalysts.
— Examiner report, October/November 2019, 0654/11 Q20 (Cambridge)
Some of the stronger candidates chose the incorrect B rather than the correct answer, C. They are expected to know that elements in the Periodic Table are listed in proton (atomic) number order rather than nucleon number order.
— Examiner report, October/November 2019, 0654/11 Q23 (Cambridge)
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