Practice Law of Octaves (John Newlands, 1865) - 3.3.1.3 | Elements and the Periodic Table: Nature's Organization | IB MYP Grade 8 Chemistry
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3.3.1.3 - Law of Octaves (John Newlands, 1865)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does the Law of Octaves suggest about the arrangement of elements?

💡 Hint: Think about how musical notes repeat.

Question 2

Easy

Who proposed the Law of Octaves?

💡 Hint: Consider names associated with the early development of the periodic table.

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Question 1

What is the main idea of the Law of Octaves?

  • Elements are randomly arranged.
  • Similar properties repeat every eight elements.
  • All elements are completely different.

💡 Hint: Think about the comparison to musical notes.

Question 2

True or False: The Law of Octaves applies to all elements universally.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the limitations discussed in class.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Explore how the Law of Octaves connects to modern periodic trends seen in the periodic table. How does it serve as a foundation for understanding periodic properties today?

💡 Hint: Consider the transition from simple classification to complex systems in chemistry.

Question 2

Investigate a heavier element and discuss why it fails to fit into the Law of Octaves, detailing its properties as evidence.

💡 Hint: Look up specific properties and atomic mass of examples.

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