A-LevelChemistryChemical periodicity9701/12 · Feb/Mar 2019 · Q121 Mark

X, Y and Z are elements in Period 3 of the Periodic Table. The results of some experiments carried out with compounds of these elements are shown. [Figure 12.1] Which statement could be correct?

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AX is Al and Y is Mg.

BX is Si and Y is Na.

CY is Al and Z is P.

DY is Na and Z is Al.

✓ Correct answer

A: X is Al and Y is Mg.

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Topic: Chemical periodicity, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, Feb/Mar 2019 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 12.

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