IB skill practice

Use the periodic table to classify elements

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 5

Valence electrons from group position

A main-group element in a battery recycling case is in group 17. Predict the number of valence electrons using the periodic table. Read the diagram labels first, then answer with the classification or value. Enter the answer and choose the interpretation that matches the chemistry.

Worked practice: chemistry evidence and answer

Use the chemical evidence first, then enter the result and interpretation that match it.