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1.

Introduction to Periodic Table

MCQ:
What determines the arrangement of elements in the modern periodic
table?
A. Atomic mass
B. Atomic number
C. Number of neutrons
D. Number of isotopes
Answer: B

Open-Ended:
Explain how the periodic table is structured and how it helps predict the
properties of elements.

2. Physical and Chemical Change

MCQ:
Which of the following is a chemical change?
A. Melting of ice
B. Burning of wood
C. Dissolving sugar in water
D. Breaking a glass
Answer: B

Open-Ended:
Describe the differences between physical and chemical changes, giving
two examples of each.

3. Isotopes

MCQ:
What is the same for all isotopes of an element?
A. Mass number
B. Number of protons
C. Number of neutrons
D. Atomic mass
Answer: B

Open-Ended:
Explain what isotopes are and how they differ in their physical properties.

4. Valence Electrons
MCQ:
How many valence electrons does an atom of chlorine (Cl) have?
A. 1
B. 5
C. 7
D. 8
Answer: C

Open-Ended:
Why are valence electrons important in determining chemical reactivity?

5. Atomic Structure

MCQ:
What is the charge of a neutron?
A. Positive
B. Negative
C. Neutral
D. None
Answer: C

Open-Ended:
Describe the three subatomic particles in an atom and their roles in
determining its structure.

6. Electronic Configuration

MCQ:
What is the electronic configuration of sodium (Na)?
A. 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s¹
B. 1s² 2s² 2p⁵ 3s¹
C. 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s²
D. 1s² 2s² 2p⁴ 3s²
Answer: A

Open-Ended:
Explain how electronic configuration influences the chemical properties of
an element.

7. Atomic Size

MCQ:
Which element has the largest atomic radius?
A. Fluorine
B. Carbon
C. Potassium
D. Lithium
Answer: C

Open-Ended:
Explain how atomic size changes across a period and down a group in the
periodic table.

8. Electronegativity and Ionization Energy

MCQ:
Which element has the highest electronegativity?
A. Fluorine
B. Oxygen
C. Chlorine
D. Hydrogen
Answer: A

Open-Ended:
Discuss the trends of electronegativity and ionization energy in the
periodic table.

9. Types of Bonds

MCQ:
Which type of bond involves the sharing of electrons?
A. Ionic bond
B. Covalent bond
C. Metallic bond
D. Hydrogen bond
Answer: B

Open-Ended:
Describe the main differences between ionic, covalent, and metallic
bonds.

10. Ionic Bond

MCQ:
Which compound contains an ionic bond?
A. H₂O
B. NaCl
C. CH₄
D. O₂
Answer: B

Open-Ended:
Explain how ionic bonds are formed and give an example of a compound
with an ionic bond.

11. Covalent Bond

MCQ:
Which molecule has a covalent bond?
A. NaCl
B. HCl
C. KBr
D. MgO
Answer: B

Open-Ended:
What are the key characteristics of covalent bonds? Provide an example of
a covalent compound.

12. Metallic Bond

MCQ:
What is responsible for the conductivity of metals?
A. Fixed positive ions
B. Free-moving valence electrons
C. Rigid lattice structure
D. Shared pairs of electrons
Answer: B

Open-Ended:
Describe the structure of metallic bonds and explain how they contribute
to the properties of metals.

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