Which gas is both an element and present in clean, dry air?
A) argon
B) carbon dioxide
C) chlorine
D) water vapour
▶️ Answer/Explanation
Ans: A
Argon is a noble gas (element) and makes up about 0.93% of clean, dry air. Carbon dioxide (B) and water vapor (D) are compounds, not elements. Chlorine (C) is an element but not normally present in clean, dry air.
Question
Three properties of element X are listed.
● It contains atoms with a full outer shell of electrons.
● It is monoatomic.
● It is unreactive.
In which part of the Periodic Table is the element placed?
A. Group I
B. Group VII
C. Group VIII
D. transition elements
Answer/Explanation
Ans:
C
Question
Which diagram represents the arrangement of the outer-shell electrons of a noble gas?
Answer/Explanation
Ans:
A
Question
Why is helium used to fill balloons?
A Helium is monoatomic.
B Helium is in Group VIII of the Periodic Table.
C Helium has a full outer electron shell.
D Helium is less dense than air.
Answer/Explanation
Ans: D