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Atomic structure and the Periodic Table: CAIE IGCSE Chemistry questions

Every CAIE IGCSE Chemistry exam question on 2.2 Atomic structure and the Periodic Table, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q3

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    1 mark2.2 Atomic structure and the Periodic Table
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 3: The diagram shows some properties of particles in an atom. To which labelled part of the diagram do electrons belong? found outside nucleus A C B relative mass

  2. Q4

    June 2024 · Paper 2

    1 mark2.2 Atomic structure and the Periodic Table
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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 4: Four statements about atoms are listed. 1 The centre of an atom is positively charged. 2 Protons and electrons are located in the nucleus. 3 Protons and electro

  3. Q5

    June 2024 · Paper 2

    1 mark2.2 Atomic structure and the Periodic Table8.1 Arrangement of elements
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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 5: The electronic configurations of two elements are given. element L: 2,8,8,1 element M: 2,8,4 Which row identifies the group number and the period number for ele

  4. Q9

    June 2024 · Paper 2

    1 mark2.2 Atomic structure and the Periodic Table
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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 9: What is the total number of electrons in one molecule of ammonia, NH3? 9 A 6 B 8 C 10 D 11

  5. Q5(a)

    June 2024 · Paper 3

    5 marks2.2 Atomic structure and the Periodic Table
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    June 2024 Paper 3, question 5(a): An atom of carbon is represented by the symbol shown. 14C 6 Describe this atom of carbon in terms of: ● the position of the electrons, neutrons and protons i

  6. Q2

    June 2024 · Paper 4

    5 marks2.2 Atomic structure and the Periodic Table
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    June 2024 Paper 4, question 2: Complete Table 2.1. Table 2.1 number of number of number of atom or ion protons electrons neutrons 37Cl 17 17 63Cu+ 34 29 16 18 17 [5]

  7. Q3

    Specimen · Paper 1

    1 mark2.2 Atomic structure and the Periodic Table
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    Specimen Paper 1, question 3: Which pair of atoms contains the same number of neutrons? A 59 Co and 59 Ni 27 28 B 64 Cu and 65 Cu 29 29 C 64 Cu and 65 Zn 29 30 D 65 Cu and 65 Zn 29 30

  8. Q1(a)(i)

    Specimen · Paper 3

    1 mark2.2 Atomic structure and the Periodic Table
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    Specimen Paper 3, question 1(a)(i): is in Group III of the Periodic Table [1]

  9. Q1(a)(ii)

    Specimen · Paper 3

    1 mark2.2 Atomic structure and the Periodic Table
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    Specimen Paper 3, question 1(a)(ii): has 13 protons [1]

  10. Q1(a)(iii)

    Specimen · Paper 3

    1 mark2.2 Atomic structure and the Periodic Table
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    Specimen Paper 3, question 1(a)(iii): is a noble gas [1]

  11. Q1(b)

    Specimen · Paper 3

    3 marks2.2 Atomic structure and the Periodic Table
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    Specimen Paper 3, question 1(b): Complete Table 1.1 to show the number of electrons, neutrons and protons in the sulfur atom and oxide ion. Table 1.1 number of electrons number of neutrons numb

  12. Q2(a)

    Specimen · Paper 4

    1 mark2.2 Atomic structure and the Periodic Table
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    Specimen Paper 4, question 2(a): Complete Table 2.1 to show the electronic configuration of a calcium atom. Table 2.1 shell 1st 2nd 3rd 4th number of electrons [1]

  13. Q2(b)(i)

    Specimen · Paper 4

    1 mark2.2 Atomic structure and the Periodic Table
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    Specimen Paper 4, question 2(b)(i): similar to the electronic configuration of a calcium atom [1]

  14. Q2(b)(ii)

    Specimen · Paper 4

    1 mark2.2 Atomic structure and the Periodic Table
    The whole paper ↗
    Specimen Paper 4, question 2(b)(ii): different from the electronic configuration of a calcium atom. [1]
All 14 questions on Atomic structure and the Periodic Table, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 1, Q3 (1 mark): The diagram shows some properties of particles in an atom. To which labelled part of the diagram do electrons belong? found outside nucleus A C B relative mass
  2. June 2024, Paper 2, Q4 (1 mark): Four statements about atoms are listed. 1 The centre of an atom is positively charged. 2 Protons and electrons are located in the nucleus. 3 Protons and electro
  3. June 2024, Paper 2, Q5 (1 mark): The electronic configurations of two elements are given. element L: 2,8,8,1 element M: 2,8,4 Which row identifies the group number and the period number for ele
  4. June 2024, Paper 2, Q9 (1 mark): What is the total number of electrons in one molecule of ammonia, NH3? 9 A 6 B 8 C 10 D 11
  5. June 2024, Paper 3, Q5(a) (5 marks): An atom of carbon is represented by the symbol shown. 14C 6 Describe this atom of carbon in terms of: ● the position of the electrons, neutrons and protons i
  6. June 2024, Paper 4, Q2 (5 marks): Complete Table 2.1. Table 2.1 number of number of number of atom or ion protons electrons neutrons 37Cl 17 17 63Cu+ 34 29 16 18 17 [5]
  7. Specimen, Paper 1, Q3 (1 mark): Which pair of atoms contains the same number of neutrons? A 59 Co and 59 Ni 27 28 B 64 Cu and 65 Cu 29 29 C 64 Cu and 65 Zn 29 30 D 65 Cu and 65 Zn 29 30
  8. Specimen, Paper 3, Q1(a)(i) (1 mark): is in Group III of the Periodic Table [1]
  9. Specimen, Paper 3, Q1(a)(ii) (1 mark): has 13 protons [1]
  10. Specimen, Paper 3, Q1(a)(iii) (1 mark): is a noble gas [1]
  11. Specimen, Paper 3, Q1(b) (3 marks): Complete Table 1.1 to show the number of electrons, neutrons and protons in the sulfur atom and oxide ion. Table 1.1 number of electrons number of neutrons numb
  12. Specimen, Paper 4, Q2(a) (1 mark): Complete Table 2.1 to show the electronic configuration of a calcium atom. Table 2.1 shell 1st 2nd 3rd 4th number of electrons [1]
  13. Specimen, Paper 4, Q2(b)(i) (1 mark): similar to the electronic configuration of a calcium atom [1]
  14. Specimen, Paper 4, Q2(b)(ii) (1 mark): different from the electronic configuration of a calcium atom. [1]

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