Chemistry Paper 3 June 2024 Foundation tier, Question 11 8 marks
Elements in the Periodic Table are made from atoms.
Atoms are made from three particles called protons, neutrons and electrons.
The diagram shows an atom.
Label the names of the three particles on the diagram.
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Complete the sentence about the atom.
The particle with the lowest relative mass is the proton / neutron / electron.
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The first of these three particles to be discovered was by J.J. Thomson.
Complete the sentence about the particles.
The particle that was discovered first was the proton / neutron / electron.
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Write the symbol of the element made from atoms with nine protons.
Use the Periodic Table on the Data Sheet.
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The table shows part of Mendeleev’s Periodic Table published in 1871.
| H | |||||||
| Li | Be | B | C | N | O | F | |
| Na | Mg | Al | Si | P | S | Cl | |
| K Cu | Ca Zn | Ti | V As | Cr Se | Mn Br | Fe Co Ni | |
| Rb Ag | Sr Cd | Y In | Zr Sn | Nb Sb | Mo Te | I | Ru Rh Pd |
Which property did Mendeleev use to arrange the elements in his Periodic Table?
Tick (✓) one box.
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Give one reason why Mendeleev left gaps in his Periodic Table.
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Elements from which Group(s) are present in both Mendeleev’s Periodic Table and the modern Periodic Table?
Use the Periodic Table on the Data Sheet.
Tick (✓) one, two or three boxes.
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