0653.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 0653.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
The newest 8 of 8 written questions. Open one to see it on the real paper.
- 0653/31 · October/November 2025 · Q5a[2]
Fig. 5.1 shows three substances and models used to represent them. Draw one line from each substance to the correct model. substance model compound element mixture
See it on the paper → - 0653/31 · October/November 2025 · Q5b(i)[1]
Circle the word that describes the part of the Periodic Table shown in Fig. 5.2.
See it on the paper → - 0653/31 · October/November 2025 · Q5b(ii)[4]
Identify an element in Fig. 5.2 that matches each description. Each element may be used once, more than once or not at all. • forms an ion with a charge of 1– • has only two outer-shell electrons • is used as an inert electrode in electrolysis • reacts with oxygen to form a gas that leads to global warming
See it on the paper → - 0653/33 · May/June 2024 · Q5d(i)[1]
Use the Periodic Table to identify element Z.
See it on the paper → - 0653/43 · October/November 2023 · Q5b[3]
The electronic structure of argon is shown in Fig. 5.1. Ar Fig. 5.1 Argon is a noble gas. Describe how the position of argon in the Periodic Table is related to its electronic structure. Use ideas about period number and group number in your answer.
See it on the paper → - 0653/12 · May/June 2023 · Q1[1]
What is the symbol of the element with atomic number 37?
See it on the paper → - 0653/33 · October/November 2022 · Q8a[1]
State the trend in the character of the elements across the Periodic Table from left to right.
See it on the paper → - 0653/33 · October/November 2022 · Q8d(i)[1]
State what is meant by monoatomic.
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What examiners said
The stronger responses provided a complete description that included ideas about both period and group number. Many candidates understood the relationship between group number and electrons in the outer shell but did not use the diagram. Therefore, they did not state that argon was in Group VIII and has 8 electrons in the outer shell. Instead, they made a generic statement such as the group number...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0653/43 Q5(b) (Cambridge)
Most candidates chose the correct option. Some candidates incorrectly selected option B (egestion) or option A (digestion).
— Examiner report, May/June 2023, 0653/12 Q1 (Cambridge)
Many stronger candidates answered this question correctly. The most frequent incorrect responses referred to differences in reactivity, group number and electronic structure across the Periodic Table.
— Examiner report, October/November 2022, 0653/33 Q8(a) (Cambridge)
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