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Test / Exam Name: 10th Sci Ch 5 Standard: 10th Subject: Science

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Q1. Read the following and answer any four questions from (i) to (v). 5 Marks
Mendeleev arranged the 63 elements known at that time in order of their ascending atomic masses and
prepared a periodic table. Mendeleev's periodic table contains vertical columns called 'groups' and
horizontal rows called 'periods'. Elements with similar properties were placed in same groups.
The basis of Mendeleev's classification is his periodic law, which states that:
1. Atomic mass is the fundamental property of elements.
2. The physical and chemical properties of elements are periodic function of their atomic masses.
1. Which of the following metals is not placed in eighth group of Mendeleev's periodic table?
1. Fe
2. Na
3. Co
4. Ni
2. ln Mendeleev's periodic table, silver belongs to IB group. The group to which silver belongs in the
modern periodic table is:
1. First.
2. Eleventh.
3. Tenth.
4. Sixteenth.
3. ln Mendeleev's periodic table, gaps were left for the elements to be discovered later. Which of the
following elements found a place in the periodic table later?
1. Chlorine
2. Silicon
3. Oxygen
4. Germanium
4. The properties of eka-aluminium predicted by Mendeleev were the same as properties of which
element that was discovered later?
1. Scandium.
2. Germanium.
3. Gallium.
4. Aluminium.
5. Which of the following statements is not correct about Mendeleev's periodic table?
1. ln the Mendeleev's periodic table, some places were left vacant for new elements which were not
discovered at that time.
2. Group Vlll like groups I-VII has been divided into two sub-groups A and B.
3. The group of an element in the periodic table represents its valency.
4. Li and C belong to same period in Mendeleev's periodic table.

Q2. Explain the trends in the Modern Periodic Table of various properties like valency, atomic size, metallic 5 Marks
and non-mettalic properties of the atoms of elements.

Q3. 1. Non-metal A which is the largest constituent of air combines with hydrogen on heating in the 5 Marks
presence of Fe (as catalyst) and forms a gas.
2. When this gas B is treated with H2SO4, compound C is formed which is broadly used as chemical
fertiliser.
1. Identify A, B and C.
 2. Locate the position of A in the modern periodic table.
3. Which elements are present before and after the element A?
4. Write the electronic configuration of element A.

Q4. The position of five elements in the periodic table are shown below: 5 Marks
Group 1 Group 2 Group 16 Group 16
Period 1 A B
Period 3 C D E

What are the number of valence electrons in B?

Identify the element(s) which
1. Will have the smallest atomic radius?
2. Will be the most metallic?
3. Will form basic oxide?
4. Will show valency three?
5. Will show greatest tendency to gain electron?

Q5. 1. Why do we classify elements? 5 Marks

2. What were the two criteria used by Mendeleev in creating his Periodic Table?
3. Why did Mendeleev leave some gaps in his Periodic Table?
4. In Mendeleev’s Periodic Table, why was there no mention of Noble gases like Helium, Neon and
Argon?
5. Would you place the two isotopes of chlorine Cl- 35 and Cl- 37 in different slots because of their
different atomic masses or in the same slot because their chemical properties are the same?
Justify your answer.

Q6. “The atomic number of Lithium is 3.” On the basis of this information answer the question that follows: 5 Marks
1. Write the electronic configuration of Li.
2. To which group Li belong?
3. Find valency of Li.
4. Identify type of ion it will form.
5. Write down the formula of the compound formed by it.

Q7. Which element has: 5 Marks

1. Two shells, both of which are completely filled with electrons?
2. The electronic configuration 2, 8, 2?
3. A total of three shells, with four electrons in its valence shell?
4. A total of two shells, with three electrons in its valence shell?
5. Twice as many electrons in its second shell as its first shell?

Q8. 1. Which two criteria did Mendeleev use to classify the elements in his periodic table? 5 Marks
2. State Mendeleev’s periodic law.
3. Why could no fixed position be given to hydrogen in Mendeleev’s periodic table?
4. How and why does the atomic size vary as you go:
1. From left to right along a period?
2. Down a group?

Q9. Find the valency of first twenty elements. 5 Marks

Q10. Direction: Match Column I with Column II. 5 Marks

Column I Column II
Doberein Study of atomic
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B. Atomic number
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C. Periodic Table
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Moseley D. Triad law
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v. E. Octave's rule
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Q11. Read the following and answer any four questions from (i) to (v). 5 Marks
ln 1913, Henry Moseley showed that the atomic number of an element is the more fundamental
property than its atomic mass. Accordingly, Mendeleev's periodic law was modified and atomic number
was adopted as the basis of modem periodic table.
ln this periodic table, the elements are arranged in increasing order of their atomic numbers.
There are 18 vertical columns in the periodic table which constitute 18 groups or families. The groups
are numbered as 1, 2, 3, ... upto 18. All the members of a particular group have similar outer shell
electronic configuration. There are seven horizontal rows of the periodic table, which are known as
periods.
1. According to modern periodic law, the properties of elements are the periodic function of their.
1. Atomic masses.
2. Atomic volumes.
3. Atomic numbers.
4. Densities.
2. All the elements in a period in the periodic table have the same:
1. Atomic number.
2. Electronic configuration.
3. Atomic weight.
4. Valence shell.
3. Which of the following combinations of elements belong to the same group?
1. N, P, As.
2. Li, Be, Al
3. Na, Mg, Al
4. O, S, Cl
4. The atoms of elements belonging to the same group of periodic table have same number of:
1. Protons.
2. Electrons.
3. Neutrons.
4. Electrons in outermost shell.
5. ln the periodic table, the element with atomic number 16 will be placed in the group
1. Fourteen.
2. Sixteen.
3. Thirteen.
4. Fifteen.

Q12. An element X which is a yellow solid at room temperature shows catenation and allotropy. X forms two 5 Marks
oxides which are also formed during the thermal decomposition of ferrous sulphate crystals and are the
major air pollutants.
1. Identify the element X.
2. Write the electronic configuration of X.
3. Write the balanced chemical equation for the thermal decomposition of ferrous sulphate crystals?
4. What would be the nature (acidic/ basic) of oxides formed?
5. Locate the position of the element in the Modern Periodic Table.

Q13. Write the names and symbols of two most reactive metals belonging to group I of the periodic table. 5 Marks
Explain by drawing electronic structure how either one of the two metals reacts with a halogen. With
which name is the bond formed between these elements known and what is the class of the compound
so formed known? State any four physical properties of such compounds.

Q14. On the basis of Mendeleev’s Periodic Table given below, answer the questions that follow the table: 5 Marks
 1. Name the element which is in:
1. 1st group and 3rd period.
2. VIIth group and 2nd period.
2. Suggest the formula for the following:
1. Oxide of nitrogen.
2. Hydride of oxygen.
3. In group VIII of the Periodic Table, why does cobalt with atomic mass 58.93 appear before nickel
having atomic mass 58.71?
4. Besides gallium, which two other elements have since been discovered for which Mendeleev had
left gaps in his Periodic Table?
5. Using atomic masses of Li, Na and K, find the average atomic mass of Li and K and compare it with
the atomic mass of Na. State the conclusion drawn from this activity.

Q15. Compare and contrast the arrangement of elements in Mendeléev’s Periodic Table and the Modern 5 Marks
Periodic Table.

Q16. Atomic number of a few elements are given below: 5 Marks

10, 20, 7, 14
1. Identify the elements.
2. Identify the Group number of these elements in the Periodic Table.
3. Identify the Periods of these elements in the Periodic Table.
4. What would be the electronic configuration for each of these elements?
5. Determine the valency of these elements.

Q17. How could the Modern Periodic Table remove various anomalies of Mendeléev’s Periodic Table? 5 Marks

Q18. Read the following and answer any four questions from (i) to (v). 5 Marks
All the elements on the left side and in the middle of the periodic table (except hydrogen) are metallic
elements or metals. Also, majority of elements in periodic table are metals. ln the modern periodic
table, the metals are separated from non-metals by a zig-zag line. Some non-metals are gases, some are
liquids and rest are solids at room temperature. They generally differ from metals in appearance and in
other physical properties. Some elements, that lie along the zig-zag line that separates metals from
non-metals, have properties that fall between those of metals and non-metals. These elements are
regarded as semi-metals or metalloids.
1. From the given set of metals and non-metals, identify the non-metals.
1. S, P, K
2. Mg, Al, Na
3. S, P, N
4. S, Al, K
2. Which of the following groups contains metals, non-metals and metalloids?
1. Group 1
2. Group 17
3. Group 14
4. Group 2
3. Which of the following elements is a metalloid?
1. Pb
2. Sb
3. Bi
4. Zn
4. Silicon is a metalloid because:
1. its valency is 4
2. it has three electron shells.
3. it shows properties of both metals and non-metals.
4. it is a liquid metal.
 5. The lightest metal is:
1. Li
2. Fe
3. Cu
4. Ag

Q19. Read the following and answer any four questions from (i) to (v). 5 Marks
"Properties of elements are the periodic function of their atomic numbers." This is known as modern
periodic law. It means that the properties of elements depend on their atomic numbers, and the
elements are given positions in the periodic table on the basis of their increasing atomic number.
Atomic number determines the distribution of electrons in the orbit, and electrons of the outermost
orbit determine the properties of an element. There are 18 groups (vertical columns) and 7 periods
(horizontal lines) in modem form of the periodic table. The number of the period is equal to the
number of shells in the atoms of the elements belonging to that period.
1. What is the atomic number of element of period 3 and group 17?
1. 10
2. 14
3. 17
4. 12
2. Atomic number of an element is 2, 8, 6. Its period number and valency are respectively.
1. 3, 2
2. 6, 6
3. 6, 2
4. 2, 2
3. An element has mass number 40 and contains 20 neutrons in its atom. To which period and group
of the periodic table does it belong?
1. Period-3, Group-3
2. Period-4, Group-3
3. Period-4, Group-2
4. Period-4, Group-4
4. An elements 'X' has an atomic number of 16. With which of the following elements will it show
similar.
1. Ne (10)
2. N (7)
3. O (8)
4. Be (8)
5. Identify the statement(s) which is(are) true for the modern periodic table.
1. It reflects trends in physical and chemical properties of the elements.
2. It helps to reflect the relative atomicity of bonds between any two elements.
3. It helps to predict the stable valency state of the elements.
4. All of these.

Q20. An element has electronic configuration 2, 8, 7. 5 Marks

1. To which group and period of the long form of Periodic Table does it belong?
2. What is atomic number of this element?
3. Is it metallic or non-metallic and why?
4. Identify the element.
5. Name an element chemically similar to this element.

Q21. Give an account of the process adopted by Mendele′ ev for the classification of elements. How did he 5 Marks
arrive at “Periodic Law”?

Q22. Complete the following cross word puzzle (Figure). 5 Marks

Across:
 1. An element with atomic number 12.
3. Metal used in making cans and member of Group 14.
4. A lustrous non-metal which has 7 electrons in its outermost shell.
​Down:
2. Highly reactive and soft metal which imparts yellow colour when subjected to flame and is kept in
kerosene.
5. The first element of second Period.
6. An element which is used in making fluorescent bulbs and is second member of Group 18 in the
Modern Periodic Table.
7. A radioactive element which is the last member of halogen family.
8. Metal which is an important constituent of steel and forms rust when exposed to moist air.
9. The first metalloid in Modern Periodic Table whose fibres are used in making bullet-proof vests.

Q23. 1. The modern periodic table has been evolved through the early attempts of Dobereiner, Newland 5 Marks
and Mendeleev. List one advantage and one limitation of all the three attempts.
2. Name the scientist who first of all showed that atomic number of an element is a more
fundamental property than its atomic mass.
3. State Modern periodic law.

Q24. An element belongs to 4th period and group 17 of the periodic table. Find out: 5 Marks
1. The number of valence electrons.
2. Is it a metal or non-metal.
3. The name of the element.
4. Formula of its compound with hydrogen.
5. Electron dot structure of this element with calcium.

Q25. Properties of the elements are given below. Where would you locate the following elements in the 5 Marks
periodic table?
1. A soft metal stored under kerosene.
2. An element with variable (more than one) valency stored under water.
3. An element which is tetravalent and forms the basis of organic chemistry.
4. An element which is an inert gas with atomic number 2.
5. An element whose thin oxide layer is used to make other elements corrosion resistant by the
process of “anodising”.

Q26. Read the following and answer any four questions from (i) to (v). 5 Marks
After the discovery of large number of elements it became necessary to classify them and arrange them
in a regular manner in order of their periodic properties. ln 1817, Johann Wolfgang Dobereiner tried to
arrange the elements with similar properties into groups. He identified some groups of three elements
having similar physical and chemical properties, known as Dobereiner's triads.
ln 1865, John Newlands arranged all known elements in the order of increasing atomic masses and
found that the properties of every eighth element are similar to the properties of the first element.
1. If Cl, Br, I is a Dobereiner's triad and the atomic masses of Cl and I are 35.5 and 127 respectively,
then the atomic mass of Br is:
1. 162.5
2. 91.5
3. 81.25
4. 45.625
2. Example of Dobereiner's triad is:
1. Li, Al, Ca
2. Li, Na, K
3. Li, K, Na
4. K, Al, Ca
3. A and B are two elements having similar properties which obey Newlands' law of octaves. How
many elements are there in between A and B?
1. 7
2. 8
3. 5
4. 6
 4. According to the Newlands' law of octaves, the properties of magnesium are similar to those of:
1. Beryllium.
2. Lithium.
3. Sodium.
4. Potassium.
5. On what basis the elements are arranged in Dobereiner's triad?
1. Atomic number.
2. Atomic mass.
3. Number of neutrons.
4. Number of electrons.

Q27. Read the following and answer any four questions from (i) to (v). 5 Marks
The distance between the centre of the nucleus and the outermost shell of electrons is known as
atomic radius. On moving from left to right along a period, atomic radii decrease because effective
nuclear charge increases. For example, the atomic size decreases regularly from Li to F in the second
period and from Na to Cl in the third period. It may, however, be noted that in any period, the noble gas
has the largest size. On moving down in a group, atomic radii increase.

1. Which of the following has the maximum atomic radius?

1. Al
2. Si
3. P
4. Mg
2. The element with the smallest size in group 13 is:
1. Gallium.
2. Thallium.
3. Aluminium.
4. Boron.
3. The atomic radius decreases as we move across a period because:
1. Atomic mass increases.
2. Atomic number decreases.
3. Effective nuclear charge increases.
4. Electrons are removed.
4. ln the third period of the periodic table, the element having smallest size is:
1. Na
2. Ar
3. Cl
4. Si
5. Among O, C, F, Cl, Br, the correct order of increasing atomic radii is:
1. F, O, C, Cl, Br
2. F, C, O, Cl, Br
3. F, Cl, Br, O, C
4. C, O, F, Cl, Br

Q28. Read the following and answer any four questions from (i) to (v). 5 Marks
Maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in a shell is given by the formula: 2n2, where
n is the number of the outermost from the nucleus.
 K shell - 2 × (1)2 ⇒ 2, hence, K-shell can accommodate maximum 2 electrons.
L shell - 2 × (2)2 ⇒ 8, hence, L-shell can accommodate maximum 8 electrons.
ln the modem periodic table, elements are placed according to their electronic configuration. The
elements present in any group have the same number of valence electrons. The elements present in
any period contain the same number of shells. The first period of the modern periodic table
corresponds to the filling of electrons in the first energy shell, i.e., K-shell, first period has two elements.
The second period of the periodic table corresponds to the filling of electrons in the second energy
shell, i.e., L-shell, second period contains eight elements. The third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh
periods have 8, 18, 18, 32 and 32 elements respectively.
1. Electronic configuration of an element 'X' is 2, I. The number of elements present in the period to
which 'X' belongs is:
1. 8
2. 32
3. 18
4. 2
2. Among the given elements A, B, C, D and E with atomic numbers 2, 3, 7, 10 and 30 respectively,
which of these belong to the same period?
1. A, B, C
2. B, C, D
3. A, D, E
4. B, D, E
3. The elements A, B, C and D have atomic numbers 4, 12, 17 and 19 respectively. Which pair of
elements belong to the same period?
1. B and C
2. A and B
3. A and D
4. C and D
4. Which of the following have the same number of electrons in outermost shell?
1. Elements with atomic numbers 3, 11, 19
2. Elements with atomic numbers 14, 15, 16
3. Elements with atomic numbers 12, 20, 28
4. Elements with atomic numbers I 0, 18, 26
5. Which of the following elements has two sh ells and both are completely filled?
1. Helium.
2. Neon.
3. Calcium.
4. Fluorine.

Q29. The position of certain elements in the Periodic Table are shown below. 5 Marks
Group
→
1 2 3 to 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Period
↓
1 G H
2 A I B C
3 D E F

Using the above table answer the following questions:

1. Which element will form only covalent compounds?
2. Which element is a non-metal with valency 2?
3. Which element is a metal with valency 2?
4. Out of H, C, F, which has largest atomic size?
5. Give name of family to which H, C and F belong?

Q30. Which group of elements could be placed in Mendele′ ev's Periodic Table without disturbing the 5 Marks
original order? Give reason.

Q31. Read the following and answer any four questions from (i) to (v). 5 Marks
 Generally, metals possessing 1, 2 or 3 electrons in their respective valence shells have a strong tendency
to lose electrons to form positive ions. Non-metals, on the other hand, having 4 to 8 electrons in their
respective outermost shells generally have a tendency to gain electrons to form negative ions. Metallic
character is called electropositive character and non-metallic character is called electronegative
character. The metallic character increases down a group and non-metallic character increases along a
period.
1. Which of the following electronic configurations represent most electropositive element?
1. 2, 1
2. 2, 8, 1
3. 2, 2
4. 2, 8, 2
2. Considering the elements B, C, N, F and Si, the correct order of their non-metallic character is:
1. B > C > Si > N > F
2. Si > C > B > N > F
3. F > N > C > B > Si
4. F > N > C > Si > B
3. Which of the following is least metallic?
1. N
2. P
3. As
4. Sb
4. To which of the following categories does the element with atomic number 14 belong?
1. Metal.
2. Metalloid.
3. Non-metal.
4. Left-hand side element.
5. Non-metals are present in the periodic table at:
1. Right side.
2. Left side.
3. Middle.
4. Both right and left.

Q32. Read the following and answer any four questions from (i) to (v). 5 Marks
The recurrence of properties of the elements after a certain regular intervals, when they are arranged
in the increasing order of their atomic numbers, is called periodicity. There are a number of physical
properties such as atomic size, metallic and non-metallic character, etc. which show periodic variation.
ln periodic table, various properties vary differently from moving left to right in a period and going
down in a group. ln a period, properties vary because from moving left to right in a period, number of
shells remain same but valence electron increases by one number hence nuclear charge increases. ln a
group, on going down, number of valence shells increases while number of valence electrons remains
same.
1. From top to bottom in a group of the periodic table, the electropositive character of the element.
1. Increases.
2. Decreases.
3. Remains unchanged.
4. Changes irregularly.
2. Which element has the largest size in the second period?
1. N
2. F
3. Li
4. Be
3. Which of the following elements has three valence electrons?
1. Cs
2. Ca
3. Al
4. S
4. ln the periodic table, the metallic character of elements.
1. Decreases from left to right and decreases down the group.
2. Decreases from left to right and increases down the group.
 3. Increases from left to right and increases down the group.
4. Increases from left to right and decreases down the group.
5. Which of the following increases along the period?
1. Number of valence electrons.
2. Atomic size.
3. Electropositive character.
4. All of these.

Q33. Atoms of eight elements A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H have the same number of electron shells but different 5 Marks
number of electrons in their outermost shells. It was found that elements A and G combine to form an
ionic compound. This ionic compound is added in a small amount to almost all vegetables and dishes
during cooking. Oxides of elements A and B are basic in nature while those of elements E and F are
acidic. The oxide of element D is, however, almost neutral. Based on the above information, answer the
following questions:
1. To which group or period of the periodic table do these elements belong?
2. What would be the nature of compound formed by a combination of elements B and F?
3. Which two of these elements could definitely be metals?
4. Which one of the eight elements is most likely to be found in gaseous state at room temperature?
5. If the number of electrons in the outermost shell of elements C and G be 3 and 7 respectively,
write the formula of the compound formed by the combination of C and G.

Q34. 1. Why did Mendeleev have gaps in his periodic table? 5 Marks
2. State any three limitations of Mendeleev’s classification.
3. How does electronic configurations of atoms change in a period with increase in atomic number?

Q35. 1. Electropositive nature of the element(s) increases down the group and decreases across the 4 Marks
period.
2. Electronegativity of the element decreases down the group and increases across the period.
3. Atomic size increases down the group and decreases across a period (left to right).
4. Metallic character increases down the group and decreases across a period.
On the basis of the above trends of the Periodic Table, answer the following about the elements with
atomic numbers 3 to 9.
1. Name the most electropositive element among them.
2. Name the most electronegative element.
3. Name the element with smallest atomic size.
4. Name the element which is a metalloid.
5. Name the element which shows maximum valency.

Q36. The following diagram shows a part of the periodic table containing first three periods in which five 4 Marks
elements have been represented by the letters a, b, c, d and e (which are not their chemical symbols):

1. Select the letter which represents an alkali metal.

2. Select the letter which represents a noble gas.
3. Select the letter which represents a halogen.
4. What type of bond is formed between a and e?
5. What type of bond is formed between d and e?

Q37. An element X belongs to group 2 and another element Y belongs to group 15 of the periodic table: 4 Marks
1. What is the number of valence electrons in X?
2. What is the valency of X?
3. What is the number of valence electrons in Y?
4. What is the valency of Y? Explain how you have arrived at your answers.

Q38. What are the advantages of the periodic table? 4 Marks

Q39. How do the following change on going from left to right in a period of the periodic table? 4 Marks
1. Chemical reactivity of elements.
 2. Nature of oxides of elements Give examples in support of your answer.

Q40. Arrange the following elements in the increasing order of their metallic character Mg, Ca, K, Ge, Ga. 4 Marks

Q41. Mendeleev predicted the existence of certain elements not known at that time and named two of them 4 Marks
as eka - aluminium, and eka - silicon.
1. Name the element which has taken the place of (i) eka - aluminium, and (ii) eka - silicon.
2. Mention the period/ periods of these elements in the modern periodic table.
3. Write the group/ groups of these elements in the modern periodic table.
4. Classify these elements as metals, non - metals or metalloids.
5. How many valence electrons are present in the atoms of each of these elements?​​

Q42. Write the number of periods and groups in the Modern Periodic Table. How does the metallic character 3 Marks
of elements vary on moving (i) from left to right in a period, and (ii) down a group ? Give reason to
justify your answer.

Q43. Why is atomic number considered to be a more appropriate parameter than atomic mass for the 3 Marks
classification of elements in a periodic table? How does the metallic character of elements vary as we
move (i) from left to right in a period, and (ii) top to bottom in a group in the modern periodic table?
Give reasons to justify your answers.

Q44. State one example of a Dobereiner’s triad, showing in it that the atomic mass of middle element is half - 3 Marks
way between those of the other two.

Q45. An element P (atomic number 20) reacts with an element Q (atomic number 17) to form a compound. 3 Marks
Answer the following questions giving reason:
Write the position of P and Q in the Modern Periodic Table and the molecular formula of the compound
formed when P reacts with Q.

Q46. Study the following table in which positions of six elements A, B, C, D, E and F are shown as they are in 3 Marks
the modern periodic table:

On the basis of the above table, answer the following questions:

1. Name the element which forms only covalent compounds.
2. Name the element which is a metal with valency three.
3. Name the element which is a non-metal with valency three.
4. Out of D and E, which is bigger in size and why?
5. Write the common name for the family to which the elements C and F belong.

Q47. Three elements ‘X’, ‘Y’ and ‘Z’ have atomic numbers 7, 8 and 9 respectively. 3 Marks
1. State their positions (Croup number and period number both) in the Modern Periodic Table.
2. Arrange these elements in the decreasing order of their atomic radii.
3. Write the formula of the compound formed when ‘X’ combines with ‘Z’.

Q48. Two elements ‘A’ and ‘B’ belong to the 3rd period of Modern periodic table and are in group 2 and 13 3 Marks
respectively. Compare their following characteristics in tabular form:
1. Number of electrons in their atoms.
2. Size of their atoms.
3. Their tendencies to lose electrons.
4. The formula of their oxides.
5. Their metallic character.
6. The formula of their chlorides.

Q49. Na, Mg and Al are the elements of the same period of Modem Periodic Table having one, two and three 3 Marks
valence electrons respectively. Which of these elements,
1. Has the largest atomic radius.
2. Is least reactive? Justify your answer stating reason for each case.
Q50. 1. Define the following terms: 3 Marks
(i) Valency (ii) Atomic size.
2. How do the valency and the atomic size of the element vary going from left to right along a period
in the modern periodic table?

Q51. Explain, giving reason, why carbon neither forms C4+ cations nor C4– anions, but forms covalent 3 Marks
compounds which are bad conductors of electricity and have low melting point and low boiling point.

Q52. An element 'X' belong to 3rd period and group 16 of the Modern Periodic Table. 3 Marks
1. Determine the number of valence electrons and the valency of 'X'.
2. Molecular formule of the compound when 'X' reacts with hydrogen and write its electron dot
structure.
3. Name the element 'X' and state whether it is metallic or non-metallic.

Q53. An element ‘M’ with electronic configuration (2, 8, 2) combines separately with (NO3)-, (SO4)2- and 3 Marks
(PO4)3- radicals. Write the formula of the three compounds so formed. To which group and period of the
Modern Periodic Table does the elements ‘M’ belong? Will ‘M’ form covalent or ionic compounds? Give
reason to justify your answer.

Q54. The position of eight elements in the Modern Periodic Table is given below where atomic numbers of 3 Marks
elements are given in the parenthesis.
Period No.
2 Li (3) Be (4)
3 Na (11) Mg (12)
4 K (19) Ca (20)
5 Rb (37) Sr (38)

1. Write the electronic configuration of Ga.

2. Predict the number of valence electrons in Rb.
3. What is the number of shells in Cr?
4. Predict whether K is a metal or a non-metal.
5. Which one of these elements has the largest atom in size?
6. Arrange Be, Ga, Mg and Rb in the increasing order of the size of their respective atoms.

Q55. Calcium is an element with atomic number 20. Stating reason answer each of the following questions: 3 Marks
1. Is calcium a metal or non-metal?
2. Will its atomic radius be larger or smaller than that of potassium with atomic number 19?
3. Write the formula of its oxide.

Q56. The atomic number of an element ‘X’ is 19. 3 Marks

1. Write its electronic configuration.
2. To which period of the Modern Periodic Table does it belong and what is its valency?
3. If ‘X’ burns in oxygen to form its oxide, what will be its nature – acidic, basic or neutral?
4. Write balanced chemical equation for the reaction when this oxide is dissolved in water.

Q57. Taking the example of an element of atomic number 16, explain how the electronic configuration of the 3 Marks
atom of an element relates to its position in the modern periodic table and how valency of an element
is calculated on the basis of its atomic number.

Q58. What is meant by ‘group’ in the modern periodic table? How do the following change on moving from 3 Marks
top to bottom in a group?
1. Number of valence electrons.
2. Number of occupied shells.
3. Size of atoms.
4. Metallic character of elements.
5. Effective nuclear charge experienced by valence electrons.

Q59. 3 Marks
 Four elements P, Q, R and S have atomic numbers 12,13,14 and 15 respectively.
Answer the following questions giving reasons:
1. What is the valency of Q?
2. Classify these elements as metals and non-metals.
3. Which of these elements will form the most basic oxide?

Q60. How does the tendency of the elements to lose electrons change in the Modern Periodic Table in: 3 Marks
1. a group,
2. a period and why?

Q61. From the following elements: 3 Marks

4 Be;9 F;19 K;20 Ca;

1. Select the element having one electron in the outermost shell.

2. Two elements of the same group.
Write the formula of and mention the nature of the compound formed by the union of 19K and element
X(2,8,7).

Q62. State the main aim of classifying elements. Which is the more fundamental property of elements that is 3 Marks
used in the development of Modern Periodic Table? Name and state the law based on this fundamental
property. On which side of the periodic table one can find metals, non-metals and metalloids?

Q63. The elements Be, Mg and Ca each having two electrons in their outermost shells are in periods 2, 3, and 3 Marks
4 respectively of the modern periodic table. Answer the following questions, giving justification in each
case:
1. Write the group to which these elements belong.
2. Name the least reactive element.
3. Name the element having largest atomic radius.

Q64. Name any two elements of group one and write their electronic configurations. What similarity do you 3 Marks
observe in their electronic configurations? Write the formula of oxide of any of the aforesaid element.

Q65. The electrons in the atoms of four elements A, B, C and D are distributed in three shells having 1, 3, 5 3 Marks
and 7 electrons in the outermost shell respectively. State the period in which these elements can be
placed in the modern periodic table. Write the electronic configuration of the atoms of A and D and the
molecular formula of the compound formed when A and D combine.

Q66. Write the number of periods the Modern Periodic Table has. State the changes in valency and metallic 3 Marks
character of elements as we move from left to right in a period. Also state the changes, if any, in the
valency and atomic size of elements as we move down a group.

Q67. An element P (atomic number 20) reacts with an element Q (atomic number 17) to form a compound. 3 Marks
Answer the following questions giving reason: Write the position of P and Q in the Modern Periodic
Table and the molecular formula of the compound formed when P reacts with Q.

Q68. Based on the group valency of elephant state the formula for the following giving justification for each: 3 Marks
1. Oxides of 1st group elements,
2. Halides of the elements of group 13, and
3. Compounds formed when an element of group 2 combines with an element of group 16.

Q69. What physical and chemical properties of elements were used by Mendeleev in creating his periodic 3 Marks
table? List two observations which posed a challenge to Mendeleev’ s Periodic Law.

Q70. Atoms of eight elements A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H have the same number of electronic shells but different 3 Marks
number of electrons in their outermost shell. It was found that elements A and G combine to form an
ionic compound. This compound is added in’ a small amount to almost all vegetable dishes during
cooking. Oxides of elements A and B are basic in nature while those of E and F are acidic. The oxide of D
is almost neutral. Based on the above information answer the following questions:
1. To which group or period of the periodic table do the listed elements belong?
 2. What would be the nature of compound formed by a combination of elements B and F?
3. Which two of these elements could definitely be metals?
4. Which one of the eight elements is most likely to be found in gaseous state at room temperature?
5. If the number of electrons in the outermost shell of elements C and G be 3 and 7 respectively,
write the formula of the compound formed by the combination of C and G.

Q71. The elements 4Be, 12Mg and 20Ca, each having two valence electrons in their valence shells, are in 3 Marks
periods 2, 3 and 4 respectively of the modern periodic table. Answer the following questions associated
with these elements, giving reason in each case:
1. In which group should they be?
2. Which one of them is least reactive?
3. Which one of them has the largest atomic size?

Q72. Given below are some elements of the modern periodic table: 3 Marks
4 Be, 9 Fe, 14 Si, 19 k, 20 Ca

1. Select the element that has one electron in the outermost shell and write its electronic
configuration.
2. Select two elements that belong to the same group. Give reason for you answer.
3. Select two elements that belong to the same period. Which one of the two has bigger atomic
size?

Q73. The atomic number of an element is 16. Predict: 3 Marks

1. The number of valence electrons in its atom.
2. Its valency.
3. Its group number.
4. Whether it is a metal ora non-metal.
5. The nature of oxide formed by it.
6. The formula of its chloride.

Q74. In what respects do the properties of group 1 elements differ from those of group 17 elements? Explain 3 Marks
with examples by taking one element from each group.

Q75. What are valence electrons? Does the number of valence electrons increase or decrees on moving from 3 Marks
left to right in a period. How does valency of elements vary in the period?

Q76. Write the number of periods the modern periodic table has. How do the valency and metallic character 3 Marks
of elements vary on moving from left to right in a period? How do the valency and atomic size of
elements vary down a group?

Q77. What is periodicity in properties of elements with reference to the Modern Periodic Table? Why do all 3 Marks
the elements of the same group have similar properties? How does the tendency of elements to gain
electrons change as we move from left to right in a period? State the reason of this change.

Q78. How many groups and periods are there in the modern periodic table? How do the atomic size and 3 Marks
metallic character of elements vary as we move:
1. Down a group, and
2. From left to right in a period.

Q79. An element ‘X’ belong to 3rd period and group 13 of the Modern Periodic Table. 3 Marks
1. Determine the valence electrons and the valency of ‘X’.
2. Molecular formula of the compound formed when ‘X’ reacts with an element ‘Y’ (atomic
number=8).
3. Write the name and formula of the compound formed when ‘X’ combines with chlorine.

Q80. State Dobereiner's law of triads. 3 Marks

Q81. Two elements X and Y belong to group1 and 2 respectively in the same period of periodic table. 3 Marks
Compare them with respect to:
 1. The number of valence electrons in their atoms.
2. Their valencies.
3. Metallic character.
4. The sizes of their atoms.
5. The formulae of their oxides.
6. The formulae of their chlorides.

Q82. In the Modern Periodic Table, calcium (atomic number 20) is surrounded by elements with atomic 3 Marks
numbers 12, 19, 21 and 38. Which of these have physical and chemical properties resembling calcium?

Q83. Consider the following elements: 3 Marks

20Ca, 8O, 18Ar, 16S, 4Be, 2He.
Which of the above elements would you expect to be:
1. Very stable?
2. In group 2 of the periodic table?
3. In group 16 of the periodic table?

Q84. Consider two elements 'A' (Atomic number 17) and 'B' (Atomic number 19): 3 Marks
1. Write the positions of these elements in the modern periodic table giving justification.
2. Write the formula of the compound formed when 'A' combines with 'B.'
3. Draw the electron dot structure of the compound and state the nature of the bond formed
between the two elements.

Q85. How does the electronic configuration of an atom relate to its position in the Modern Periodic Table? 3 Marks

Q86. An element ‘X’ belongs to third period and second group of the Modern Periodic Table. 3 Marks
1. Write its electronic configuration.
2. Is it a metal or non-metal? Why?
3. Write the formula of the compound formed when ‘X’ reacts with an element,
1. Y of electronic configuration 2, 6
2. Z with electronic configuration 2, 8, 7

Q87. Based on the group valency of elements write the molecular formula of the following compounds giving 3 Marks
justification for each:
1. Oxide of first group elements.
2. Halide of the elements of group thirteen.
3. Compound formed when an element, A of group 2 combines with an element, B of group
seventeen.

Q88. Why does the size of the atoms progressively become smaller when we move from sodium (Na) to 3 Marks
chlorine (Cl) in the third period of the periodic table?

Q89. How could the modern periodic law remove various anomalies of Mendeleev’s periodic table? Explain 3 Marks
with examples.

Q90. Consider the following elements: 3 Marks

Ca, Cl, Na, I, Li, Ba, Sr, K, Br.
Separate these elements into three groups (families) of similar properties. State one property in each
case on the basis of which you have made your choice.

Q91. Write the molecular formula of benzene and draw its structure. List in tabular form the two properties 3 Marks
in which covalent compounds differ from ionic compounds.

Q92. In the following table, six elements A, B, C, D, E and F (here letters are not the usual symbols of the 3 Marks
elements) of the modern Periodic Table with atomic numbers 3 to 18 are given:
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
A E G
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
 B C D F

1. Which of these is (i) a noble gas, (ii) a halogen?

2. If B combines with F, what would be the formula of the compound formed?
3. Write the electronic configurations of C and E.

Q93. The atomic number of an element is 20. 3 Marks

1. Write its electronic configuration and determine its valency.
2. Is it a metal or a non-metal?
3. Write the formula of its chloride.
4. Is it more reactive or less reactive than Mg (atomic number 12)? Give reason for your answer.

Q94. An element ‘X’ (Atomic number = 20) burns in the presence of oxygen to form a basic oxide. 3 Marks
1. Identify the element and write its electronic configuration.
2. State its group number and period number in the Modern Periodic Table.
3. Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction when this oxide is dissolved in water.

Q95. The atomic masses of three elements X, Y and Z having similar chemical properties are 7, 23 and 39 3 Marks
respectively.
1. Calculate the average atomic mass of elements X and Z.
2. How does the average atomic mass of elements X and Z compare with the atomic mass of
element Y?
3. Which law of classification of elements is illustrated by this example?
4. What could the elements X, Y and Z be?
5. Give another example of a set of elements which can be classified according to this law.

Q96. F, CI and Br are the elements each having seven valence electrons. Which of these, 3 Marks
1. Has the largest atomic radius.
2. Is most reactive? Justify your answer stating reason for each.

Q97. 1. What is meant by periodicity in properties of elements with reference to the periodic table? 3 Marks
2. Why do all the elements of the same group have similar properties?
3. How will the tendency to gain electrons change as we go from left to right across a period? Why?

Q98. Two elements 'P' and 'Q' belong to the same period of the modern periodic table and are in Group-1 3 Marks
and Group-2 respectively. Compare their following characteristics in tabular form:
1. The number of electrons in their atoms.
2. The sizes of their atoms.
3. Their metallic characters.
4. Their tendencies to lose electrons.
5. The formula of their oxides.
6. The formula of their chlorides.

Q99. Na, Mg and Al are the elements of the 3rd period of the Modern Periodic Table having group number 1, 3 Marks
2 and 13 respectively. Which one of these elements has the (a) highest valency, (b) largest atomic
radius, and (c) maximum chemical reactivity? Justify your answer stating the reason for each.

Q100. Given below are some elements of the modern periodic table. Atomic number of the element is given 3 Marks
in the parentheses:
A(4), B(9), C(14), D(19), E(20)
1. Select the element that has one electron in the outermost shell. Also write the electronic
configuration of this element.
2. Which two elements amongst these belong to the same group? Give reason for your answer.
3. Which two elements amongst these belong to the same period? Which one of the two has bigger
atomic radius?

Q101. The electronic configuration of an element X is 2, 8, 8, 2. To which. 3 Marks

1. Period.
2. Group of the modern periodic table does X belong?
 State its valency. Justify your answer in each case.

Q102. Give two examples each of: 3 Marks

1. Group 1 elements.
2. Group 17 elements.
3. Group 18 elements.

Q103. Atoms of seven elements A, B, C, D, E, F and G have a different number of electronic shells but have the 3 Marks
same number of electrons in their outermost shells. The elements A and C combine with chlorine to
form an acid and common salt respectively. The oxide of element A is liquid at room temperature and is
a neutral substance, while the oxides of the remaining six elements are basic in nature. Based on the
above information answer the following questions:
1. What could the element A be?
2. Will elements A to G belong to the same period or same group of the periodic table?
3. Write the formula of the compound formed by the reaction of the element A with oxygen.
4. Show the formation of the compound by a combination of element C with chlorine with the help
of electronic structure.
5. What would be the ratio of number of combining atoms in a compound formed by the
combination of element A with carbon?
6. Which one of the given elements is likely to have the smallest atomic radius?

Q104. Write the names given to the vertical columns and horizontal rows in the Modern Periodic Table. How 3 Marks
does the metallic character of elements vary on moving down a vertical column ? How does the size of
atomic radius vary on moving left to right in a horizontal row? Give reason in support of your answer in
the above two cases.

Q105. An element 'X' has mass number 35 and number of neutrons 18. Write atomic number and electronic 3 Marks
configuration of 'X'.Also write group number, period number and valency of 'X'.

Q106. How does the tendency to lose electrons change as we go down in group 1 of the periodic table? Why 3 Marks
does it change this way?

Q107. The electronic configuration of an element ‘X’ is 2, 8, 8, 2. To which (a) period and (b) group of the 3 Marks
modern periodic table does ‘X’ belong? State its valency. Justify your answer in each case.

Q108. Write the electronic configuration of two elements X and Y whose atomic numbers are 20 and 17 3 Marks
respectively. Write the molecular formula of the compound formed when element X reacts with
element Y. Draw electron-dot structure of the product and also state the nature of the bond formed
between both the elements.

Q109. The atomic number of three elements A, B and C are 11, 14 and 17 respectively. 3 Marks
State the group to which these elements belong in the modern periodic table.

Q110. Why does silicon has valency 4 and chlorine 1? 2 Marks

Q111. Explain why, the properties of elements are repeated after 2, 8, 18 and 32 elements in the periodic 2 Marks
table.

Q112. How do the properties of eka - aluminium element predicted by Mendeleev compare with the actual 2 Marks
properties of gallium element? Explain your answer.

Q113. 1. How do you calculate the possible valency of an element from the electronic configuration of its 2 Marks
atoms?
2. Calculate the valency of an element X whose atomic number is 9.

Q114. Na, Mg and Aℓ are the elements having one, two and three valence electrons respectively. Which of 2 Marks
these elements,
1. Has the largest atomic radius.
 2. Is least reactive? Justify your answer stating reason for each.

Q115. On the basis of electronic configuration, how will you identify: 2 Marks
1. Chemically similar elements?
2. The first element of a period?

Q116. What were the two criteria used by Mendeleev to classify the elements in his periodic table? 2 Marks

Q117. Describe two anomalies of Mendeleev’s periodic classification of elements. 2 Marks

Q118. In the modem periodic table, the element Calcium (atomic number = 20) is surrounded by elements 2 Marks
with atomic numbers 12, 19, 21 and 38. Which of these elements has physical and chemical properties
resembling those of Calcium and why?

Q119. Would you place the two isotopes of chlorine, Cl - 35 and Cl - 37 in different slots because of their 2 Marks
different atomic masses or in the same slot because their chemical properties are the same? Justify
your answer.

Q120. In the modern Periodic Table, why does cobalt with higher atomic mass of 58.93 appear before nickel 2 Marks
having lower atomic mass of 58.71?

Q121. Elements have been arranged in the following sequence on the basis of their increasing atomic masses. 2 Marks
F, Na, Mg, Al, Si, P, S, Cl, Ar, K.
1. Pick two sets of elements which have similar properties.
2. The given sequence represents which law of classification of elements?

Q122. State the periodic law on which Mendeleev’s periodic table was based. Why and how was this periodic 2 Marks
law changed?

Q123. Which one has the smaller size? 2 Marks

K(19) or Na(1); B(5) or C(6)

Q124. 1. Lithium, sodium, potassium are all metals that react with water to liberate hydrogen gas. Is there 2 Marks
any similarity in the atoms of these elements?
2. Helium is an unreactive gas and neon is a gas of extremely low reactivity. What, if anything, do
their atoms have in common?

Q125. Nitrogen (atomic number 7) and phosphorus (atomic number 15) belong to group 15 of the periodic 2 Marks
table. Write the electronic configurations of these two elements. Which of these will be more
electronegative? Why?

Q126. In Mendeleev’s periodic table, why was there no mention of noble gases like helium, neon and argon? 2 Marks

Q127. Can the following groups of element be classified as Dobereiner's triad: 2 Marks
1. Na, Si, Cl
2. Be, Mg, Ca
Atomic mass of Be-9; Na-23, Mg-24, Si-28, Cl-35, Ca-40.
Justify your answer in each case.

Q128. Nitrogen (atomic number 7) and phosphorus (atomic number 15) belong to group 15 of the Periodic 2 Marks
Table. Write the electronic configuration of these two elements. Which of these will be more
electronegative? Why?

Q129. What were the criteria used by Mendeléev in creating his Periodic Table? 2 Marks

Q130. An element 'X' belongs to 3rd period and group 17 of the periodic table.State its, 2 Marks
1. Electronic configuration,
2. Valency. Justify your answer with reasoning.
Q131. Helium and neon are unreactive gases. What, if anything, do their atoms have in common? 2 Marks

Q132. Choose from the following: 2 Marks

6 C, 8 O, 10 Ne, 11 Na, 14 Si

1. Elements that should be in the same period.

2. Elements that should be in the same group.
State reason for your selection in each case.

Q133. An element X is in group 2 of the periodic table: 2 Marks

1. What will be the formula of its chloride?
2. What will be the formula of its oxide?

Q134. In the following set of element, one element does not belong to the set. Select this element and state 2 Marks
why it does not belong:
Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Beryllium.

Q135. An element X from group 2 reacts with element Y from group 16 of the periodic table. 2 Marks
1. What is the formula of the compound formed?
2. What is the nature of bond in the compound formed?

Q136. Elements of the same group have similar properties. Why? 2 Marks

Q137. The electronic configuration of an element is 2, 8, 4. State its: 2 Marks

1. Group and period in the Modern Periodic Table.
2. Name and write its one physical property.

Q138. An element A from group 14 of the periodic table combines with an element B from group 16. 2 Marks
1. What type of chemical bond is formed?
2. Give the formula of the compound formed.

Q139. The atomic number of three elements A, B and C are 11, 14 and 17 respectively. 2 Marks
Write the formula of the compound formed when the elements B reacts with C.

Q140. What is the main difference between Mendeleev's and modern periodic law? 2 Marks

Q141. An element X combines with oxygen to form an oxide XO. This oxide is electrically conducting. 2 Marks
1. How many electrons would be there in the outermost shell of the element X?
2. To which group of the periodic table does the element X belong?
3. Write the formula of the compound formed when X reacts with chlorine.

Q142. Write the name, symbol and electronic configuration of an element X whose atomic number is 11. 2 Marks

Q143. What is a group in the periodic table? In which part of a group would you separately expect the 2 Marks
elements to have.
1. The greatest metallic character.
2. The largest atomic size?

Q144. Can the following groups of elements be classified as Dobereiner's triad? 2 Marks
1. Na, Si, Cl.
2. Be, Mg, Ca.
Atomic mass of Be 9; Na 23; Mg 24; Si 28; Cl 35; Ca 40. Explain by giving reason.

Q145. What is the significance of atomic number in the modern classification of elements? Explain with the 2 Marks
help of an example.

Q146. Why did Mendeleev leave some gaps in his periodic table? 2 Marks
Q147. How can the valency of an element be determined its electronic configuration is known? What will be
the valency of an element of atomic number 9(nine)? 2 Marks

Q148. A metal M forms an oxide having the formula M2O3. It belongs to the third period in the modern 2 Marks
periodic table. Write the atomic number and valency of the metal.

Q149. What are the periods and groups in a periodic table ? Give two characteristics of each. 2 Marks

Q150. The atomic numbers of three elements A, B and C are given below: 2 Marks
Element Atomic Number
A 5
B 7
C 10

1. Which element belongs to group 18?

2. Which element belongs to group 15?
3. Which element belongs to group 13?
4. To which period/ periods do these elements belong?

Q151. For each of the following triads, name the element with the characteristics specified below: 2 Marks
Elements Least atomic radius Chemically least reactive
(i) F, Cl, Br ..................... .....................
(ii) Li, Na, K ..................... .....................

Q152. How were the positions of cobalt and nickel resolved in the modern periodic table? 2 Marks

Q153. InMendele′ ev’s Periodic Table the elements were arranged in the increasing order of their atomic 2 Marks
masses. However, cobalt with atomic mass of 58.93amu was placed before nickel having an atomic
mass of 58.71amu. Give reason for the same.

Q154. An atom has the electron structure of 2, 7. 2 Marks

1. What is the atomic number of this atom?
2. To which of the following would it be chemically similar?
7N, 15P, 17CI, 18Ar.
3. Why would you expect it to be similar?

Q155. How does the electronic configuration of an atom of an element relate to its position in the modern 2 Marks
periodic table? Explain with one example.

Q156. How it can be proved that the basic structure of the Modern Periodic Table is based on the electronic 2 Marks
configuration of atoms of different elements?

Q157. What is the main characteristic of the last elements in the periods of the periodic table? What is the 2 Marks
general name of such elements?

Q158. An element ‘X' has atomic number 13: 2 Marks

1. Write its electron configuration.
2. State the group to which ‘X‘belongs?
3. Is ‘X‘ a metal or non-metal?
4. Write the formula of its bromide.

Q159. Give two examples of elements of Groups 1, 2, 16 and 17. 2 Marks

Q160. Where should hydrogen be placed in the modern periodic table? Give reason for your answer. 2 Marks

Q161. Why did Mendeleev left some gaps in his periodic table? 2 Marks

Q162. The atomic numbers of the three elements X, Y and Z are 2, 6 and 10 respectively. 2 Marks
 1. Which two elements belong to the same group?
2. Which two elements belong to the same period?
Give reasons for your choice.

Q163. Given alongside is a part of the periodic table. As we move vertically downward from Li to Fr: 2 Marks
1. What happens to the size of atoms?
2. What happens to their metallic character?

Q164. The position of three elements A, B and C in the Periodic Table are shown below- 2 Marks
Group 16 Group 17
- -
- A
- -
B C

1. State whether A is a metal or non-metal.

2. State whether C is more reactive or less reactive than A.
3. Will C be larger or smaller in size than B?
4. Which type of ion, cation or anion, will be formed by element A?

Q165. Consider the following elements: 2 Marks

Na, Ca, Al, K, Mg, Li.
1. Which of these elements belong to the same period of the periodic table?
2. Which of these elements belong to the same group of the periodic table?

Q166. What happens to the image distance in the normal human eye when we decrease the distance of an 2 Marks
object, say 10m to 1m? Justify your answer.

Q167. What chemical properties of elements were used by Mendeleev in creating his periodic table? 2 Marks

Q168. Four elements P, Q, R, and S have atomic numbers 12, 13, 14 and 15 respectively. Answer the following 2 Marks
questions giving reasons.
What is the valency of Q?

Q169. Lithium, sodium and potassium are all metals that react with water to liberate hydrogen gas. Is there 2 Marks
any similarity in the atoms of these elements? Explain your answer.

Q170. How does the atomic radius changes as you go: 2 Marks
1. From left to right in a period?
2. Down a group in the periodic table?

Q171. An element Y is in second period and group 16 of the periodic table: 2 Marks
1. Is it a metal or non - metal?
2. What is the number of valence electrons in its atom?
3. What is its valency?
4. What is the name of the element?
5. What will be the formula of the compound formed by Y with sodium?

Q172. Why was the position of hydrogen not fixed in Mendeleev's periodic table? 2 Marks

Q173. Which element has: 2 Marks

1. Two shells, both of which are completely filled with electrons?
2. The electronic configuration 2, 8, 2?
3. A total of three shells, with four electrons in its valence shell?
4. A total of two shells, with three electrons in its valence shell?
5. Twice as many electrons in its second shell as in its first shell?

Q174. Explain why, the noble gases are placed in a separate group. 2 Marks
Q175. How does the valency of elements vary (i) in going down a group, and (ii) in going from left to right in a
period of the periodic table? 2 Marks

Q176. An element A has an atomic number of 6. Another element B has 17 electrons in its one neutral atom. 2 Marks
1. N which groups of the periodic table would you expect to find these elements?
2. What type of bond is formed between A and B?
3. Suggest a formula of the compound formed between A and B.

Q177. The elements A, B and C belong to groups 1, 14 and 17 respectively of the periodic table. 2 Marks
1. Which two elements will form a covalent compound?
2. Which two elements will form an ionic compound?

Q178. State how the valency of elements varies. 2 Marks

1. In a group.
2. In a period, of the periodic table.

Q179. From the standpoint of atomic structure, what determines which element will be the first and which 2 Marks
the last in a period of the periodic table?

Q180. What names were given by Mendeleev to the then undiscovered elements. 2 Marks
1. Scandium.
2. Gallium, and
3. Germanium?

Q181. An element which is an essential constituent of all organic compounds belongs to: 1 Mark
1. Group 1
2. Group 14
3. Group 15
4. Group 16

Q182. For two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the 1 Mark
correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
1. Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. A is true, but R is false.
4. A is false, but R is true.
Assertion: The group 18 consists of elements which are in gaseous state under ordinary conditions.
Reason: All the elements of group 18 have stable configuration.

Q183. Which of the following gives the correct increasing order of the atomic radii of O, F and N? 1 Mark
1. O, F, N.
2. N, F, O.
3. O, N, F.
4. F, O, N.

Q184. Which of the following is the atomic number of an element that forms basic oxide? 1 Mark
1. 18
2. 17
3. 19
4. 15

Q185. Which one of the following elements exhibit maximum number of valence electrons? 1 Mark
1. Na.
2. Al.
3. Si.
4. P.

Q186. The element which has the maximum number of valence electrons is: 1 Mark
 1. Na.
2. P.
3. Si.
4. Al.

Q187. Atomic number of an element is 16. What is the nature of the element? 1 Mark
1. Alkali metal
2. Transition metal
3. Non metal
4. Halogen

Q188. Five elements A, B, C, D and E have atomic numbers of 2, 3, 7, 10 and 18 respectively. The elements 1 Mark
which belong to the same period of the periodic table are:
1. A, B, C.
2. B, C, D.
3. A, D, E.
4. B, D, E.

Q189. The modern periodic table has been divided into: 1 Mark
1. Seven periods - three short and four long.
2. Nine periods - six short and three long.
3. Eighteen periods - ten short and eight long.
4. Nine periods from zero to VII

Q190. At the time of Mendeleev, the number of elements known was: 1 Mark
1. 63
2. 65
3. 62
4. 64

Q191. Upto which element, the Law of Octaves was found to be applicable: 1 Mark
1. Oxygen.
2. Calcium.
3. Cobalt.
4. Potassium.

Q192. Write the number of vertical columns in the modern periodic table. What are these columns called? 1 Mark

Q193. According to Mendeleev's periodic law, the elements were arranged in the periodic table in the order 1 Mark
of:
1. Decreasing atomic numbers.
2. Increasing atomic numbers.
3. Decreasing atomic masses.
4. Increasing atomic masses.

Q194. In Mendeleev's periodic table, gap was not left for one of the following elements. This element is: 1 Mark
1. Gallium.
2. Beryllium.
3. Germanium.
4. Scandium.

Q195. What type of oxide would Eka-aluminium form? 1 Mark

1. EO3
2. E3O2
3. E2O3
4. EO

Q196. State one reason for keeping fluorine and chlorine in the same group of the periodic table. 1 Mark
Q197. According to Mendeleev's periodic table, one element whose atomic mass is greater than that of nickel 1 Mark
is placed before nickel. Name the element.
1. Copper
2. Iron
3. Zinc
4. Cobalt

Q198. Where would you locate the element with electronic configuration 2, 8 in the Modern Periodic Table? 1 Mark
1. Group 8
2. Group 2
3. Group 18
4. Group 10

Q199. Total number of groups in Mendeleev's table are: 1 Mark

1. 8
2. 9
3. 7
4. 10

Q200. Where would you locate the element with electronic configuration 2, 8 in the Modern Periodic Table? 1 Mark
1. Group 8.
2. Group 2.
3. Group 18.
4. Group 10.

Q201. Besides gallium, which other elements have since been discovered that were left by Mendeléev in his 1 Mark
Periodic Table? (any two)

Q202. Which of the following statement(s) about the Modern Periodic Table are incorrect? 1 Mark
1. The elements in the Modern Periodic Table are arranged on the basis of their decreasing atomic
number.
2. The elements in the Modern Periodic Table are arranged on the basis of their increasing atomic
masses.
3. Isotopes are placed in adjoining group(s) in the Periodic Table.
4. The elements in the Modern Periodic Table are arranged on the basis of their increasing atomic
number.
1. (i) Only
2. (i), (ii) and (iii)
3. (i), (ii) and (iv)
4. (iv) Only

Q203. The atomic particle whose number in the atoms of an element always remains the same and which 1 Mark
forms the real basis for the modern classification of elements is:
1. Electron.
2. Proton.
3. Neutron.
4. Meson.

Q204. Identify the element with the following property and arrange them in increasing order of their 1 Mark
reactivity:
The metal which exists in liquid state at room temperature.

Q205. Identify and name the metals out of the following element whose electronic configurations are given 1 Mark
below.
2, 8, 7.

Q206. Rewrite the following statement after correction, if necessary: 1 Mark

Groups have elements with consecutive atomic numbers.
 Li Be
Na
K
Rb
Cs
Fr Ra

Q207. Name three elements that have a single electron in their outermost shells. 1 Mark

Q208. What is the number of elements in: 1 Mark

1. 1st period, and
2. 3rd period, of the modern periodic table?

Q209. For two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the 1 Mark
correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
1. Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. A is true, but R is false.
4. A is false, but R is true.
Assertion: Number of valence electrons decreases down the group.
Reason: Number of valence electrons increases when we move left to right in a period.

Q210. The correct formula of the oxide of Eka-aluminium element predicted by Mendeleev was: 1 Mark
1. EaO3.
2. Ea3O2.
3. Ea2O3.
4. EaO.

Q211. The elements A, B and C belong to group 2, 14 and 16 respectively, of the periodic table. Which of the 1 Mark
two elements will form covalent bonds?
1. A and B
2. B and C
3. C and A
4. None of these

Q212. Which of the following statements is not a correct statements about the trends when going from left to 1 Mark
right across the periods of the periodic table?
1. The elements become less metallic in nature.
2. The number of valence electrons increases.
3. The atoms lose their electrons more easily.
4. The oxides become more acidic.

Q213. How does the chemical reactivity of the halogens vary on going down in group 17 of the periodic table? 1 Mark

Q214. Which element has smallest atomic size? 1 Mark

1. Fluorine
2. Chlorine
3. Bromine
4. Lodine

Q215. On moving from left to right in a period of the periodic table, the atomic number of elements increases. 1 Mark
What happens to the size of atoms of elements on moving from left to right in a period?
1. Increases.
2. Decreases.
3. Remain the same.
4. First increases then decreases.

Q216. 1 Mark
 Name the Russian chemist who said that the properties of elements are a periodic function of their
atomic masses.

Q217. The elements A and B obey Newland's law of octaves. How many elements are there between A and B? 1 Mark
1. 7
2. 8
3. 5
4. 6

Q218. For two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the 1 Mark
correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
1. Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. A is true, but R is false.
4. A is false, but R is true.
Assertion: Atomic mass of certain elements are expressed in fraction, taking in account the availability
of its various isotopes.
Reason: Isotopes of an element have the same atomic mass but different atomic number.

Q219. State whether the following statements are true or false: 1 Mark
Newlands divided the elements into horizontal rows of eight elements each.

Q220. An element which is an inert gas with atomic number 2 is: 1 Mark
1. Hydrogen
2. Argon
3. Chlorine
4. Helium

Q221. How does the valency of elements vary in going down a group of the periodic table? 1 Mark

Q222. The correct order of increasing acidic nature of SO2, SiO2 <P2O3 and Al2O3is. 1 Mark
1. Al2O3 < SiO2 <P2O3 < SO2.
2. SO2 < P2O3< SiO2 < Al2O3.
3. SiO2 Al2O3< < P2O3 < SO2.
4. SiO2 <SO2 < Al2O3 < P2O3.

Q223. In which period and group would you place the elements with the following electronic configurations. 1 Mark
1. 2, 8
2. 2, 5

Q224. What is the valency of magnesium with atomic number 12? 1 Mark
1. 2
2. 4
3. 5
4. 6

Q225. Which of the following elements will form an acidic oxide? 1 Mark
1. An element with atomic number 7.
2. An element with atomic number 3.
3. An element with atomic number 12.
4. An element with atomic number 19.

Q226. Name two elements whose properties were predicted on the basis of their positions in Mendeleev’s 1 Mark
periodic table.

Q227. What was the Mendeleev’s basis for the classification of elements? 1 Mark

Q228. 1 Mark
 For two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the
correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
1. Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. A is true, but R is false.
4. A is false, but R is true.
Assertion: Nobel elements were not included in Mendeleev's periodic table.
Reason: Mendeleev arranged the then known elements in order of their increasing atomic mass.

Q229. Which one of the following does not increase while moving down the group of the periodic table? 1 Mark
1. Atomic radius.
2. Metallic character.
3. Valence electrons.
4. Shells in the atoms.

Q230. Which of the following has correct order to gain electron? 1 Mark
1. C < N < O < F
2. F < O < N < C
3. O < F < N < C
4. O < C < N < F

Q231. Arrange the following elements in the order of the decreasing metallic character Na, Si, Cl, Mg, Al: 1 Mark
1. Cl > Si > Al > Mg > Na
2. Na > Mg > Al > Si > CI
3. Na > Al > Mg > CI > Si
4. Al > Na > Si > Ca > Mg

Q232. Which of the following forms the basis of the modern periodic table? 1 Mark
1. Atomic mass
2. Atomic number
3. Number of nucleons
4. All of these

Q233. Which of the following element would lose an electron easily? 1 Mark
1. Mg.
2. Na.
3. K.
4. Ca.

Q234. Name the two elements whose valencies are equal to their group number. 1 Mark

Q235. In Mendeleev's periodic table, gaps were left for the elements to be discovered later on. An element 1 Mark
which found a vacant place in the periodic table later on is:
1. Be.
2. Si.
3. Ge.
4. Se.

Q236. Which of the following elements has the maximum number of outermost electrons? 1 Mark
1. Na
2. Mg
3. Si
4. P

Q237. Which of the following is the outermost shell for elements of period 2? 1 Mark
1. K shell.
2. L shell.
3. M shell.
4. N shell.
Q238. An element X forms an oxide X2O3. In which group of Mendeleev's periodic table is this element 1 Mark
placed?
1. Group II.
2. Group III.
3. Group V.
4. Group VIII.

Q239. For two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the 1 Mark
correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
1. Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. A is true, but R is false.
4. A is false, but R is true.
Assertion: Argon (at. mass 39.94) has been placed before potassium (at. mass 39.10) in the periodic
table.
Reason: ln modern periodic table, elements have been placed in order of their increasing atomic
numbers.

Q240. The elements A, B, C, D and E have atomic numbers 9, 11, 17, 12 and 13 respectively. The pair of 1 Mark
elements which belongs to the same group of the periodic table is:
1. A and B.
2. B and D.
3. A and C.
4. D and E.

Q241. How do the atomic radii of elements change as we go from left to right in a period of the periodic table 1 Mark
?

Q242. An element has atomic number 2, it belongs ____________ group. 1 Mark

Q243. Which of the following will have the most negative electron affinity and which one has the least? 1 Mark
1. F, CI
2. CI, F
3. CI, P
4. CI, S

Q244. An element X combines with hydrogen to form a compound XH3. The element X is placed on the right 1 Mark
side of the periodic table. Which of the following statement is correct for element X?
1. Has two valence electrons.
2. Is a metal and is solid.
3. Is a non-metal and is a gas.
4. Has five valence electrons.
5. XH3 reacts with water to forma basic compound.
1. I, H and III
2. II, III and IV
3. III, IV and V
4. V, I and II

Q245. Compare the radii of two species X and Y. Give reasons for your answer. 1 Mark
X has 12 protons and 12 electrons.

Q246. Fill in the following blanks with suitable words: 1 Mark

The horizontal rows in a periodic table are called ________.

Q247. Which of the following element does not lose an electron easily? 1 Mark
1. Na.
2. F.
3. Mg.
 4. Al.

Q248. Element X forms a chloride with the formula XCl2, which is a solid with a high melting point. X would 1 Mark
most likely be in the same group of the Periodic Table as
1. Na
2. Mg
3. Al
4. Si

Q249. Identify the element with atomic number 10. 1 Mark

1. Neon
2. Calcium
3. Nitrogen
4. Silicon

Q250. State whether the following statements are true or false: 1 Mark
The elements in a group have consecutive atomic numbers.

Q251. Which of the following set of elements is written in order of their increasing metallic character? 1 Mark
1. Be Mg Ca.
2. Na Li K.
3. Mg Al Si.
4. C O N.

Q252. In the Modern Periodic Table, which are the metals among the first ten elements? 1 Mark

Q253. Write any one difference in the electronic configurations of group- I and group-2 elements? 1 Mark

Q254. How would the tendency to gain electrons change on moving from left to right in a period of the 1 Mark
periodic table?

Q255. The term atomic radius refers to? 1 Mark

1. Charge of the atom.
2. Size of the atom.
3. Distance between the centre of nucleus and the first shell.
4. Size of the outermost orbital.

Q256. Arrange the following elements in the order of their increasing nonmetallic character Li, O, C, Be, F: 1 Mark
1. F < O < C < Be < Li.
2. Li < Be < C < O < F.
3. F < O < C < Be < Li.
4. F < O < Be < C < Li.

Q257. Which one of the following does not increase while moving down the group of the periodic table? 1 Mark
1. Atomic radius.
2. Metallic character.
3. Valence.
4. Number of shells in an element.

Q258. On moving from left to right in a period in the periodic table, the size of the atom. 1 Mark
1. Increases.
2. Decreases.
3. Does not change appreciably.
4. First decreases and then increases.

Q259. Name the element which is in: 1 Mark

1. First group and third period.
2. Seventeenth group and second period.
Q260. Compare the radii of two species X and Y. Give reasons for your answer. 1 Mark
Y has 12 protons and 10 electrons.

Q261. How does the number of valence electrons vary on moving from left to right: 1 Mark
1. In the first period of the periodic table?
2. In the second period of the periodic table?

Q262. By considering their position in the Periodic Table, which one of the following elements would you 1 Mark
expect to have maximum metallic characteristic?
Ga, Ge, As, Se, Be

Q263. Which has more non-metallic character from the elements ′X′ and ′Y′, with electronic 1 Mark
configurations 2,8,5 and 2,8,6 respectively?
1. X
2. Y
3. Both have same non - metallic character.
4. None of the above.

Q264. How does the electronic configuration of the atom of an element relate to its position in the modern 1 Mark
periodic table?

Q265. What happens to the number of valence electrons in the atoms of elements as we go down in a group 1 Mark
of the periodic table?

Q266. Which of the following set of elements is written correctly in the order of their increasing metallic 1 Mark
character?
1. Mg, Al, Si.
2. C, O, N.
3. Na, Li, K.
4. Be, Mg, Ca.

Q267. The element X forms a compound X Y. Suggest an element that Y might be and give reasons for your 1 Mark
choice.

Q268. Carbon : Non - metal : : Germanium : 1 Mark

1. Metal
2. Non - metal
3. Metalloid
4. None of these

Q269. Which of the following are the correct characteristics of isotopes of an element? 1 Mark
1. Same atomic mass.
2. Same atomic number.
3. Same physical properties.
4. Same chemical properties.
1. (i), (ii) and (iv).
2. (ii), (iii) and (iv).
3. (ii) and (iii).
4. ​(ii) and (iv).

Q270. What is the major characteristic of the first elements in the periods of the periodic table? What is the 1 Mark
general name of such elements?

Q271. The number of valence electrons _____________ along a period from left to right. 1 Mark

Q272. Is it possible to have an element having atomic number 1.5 placed between hydrogen and helium? 1 Mark

Q273. On what basis are they arranged now? 1 Mark

Q274. Why do you think the noble gases are placed in a separate group? 1 Mark

Q275. X is an element with atomic number 20. 1 Mark

What is the valency of X?

Q276. What property do all elements in the same column of the periodic table as boron have in common? 1 Mark

Q277. Identify and name the metals out of the following element whose electronic configurations are given 1 Mark
below.
2, 8, 1.

Q278. Which has bigger size, Cl or Cl-? 1 Mark

Q279. Four elements P, Q, R, and S have atomic numbers 12, 13, 14 and 15 respectively. Answer the following 1 Mark
questions giving reasons.
Classify these elements as metals and non - metals.

Q280. In each of the following questions, a statement of Assertion is given by the corresponding statement of 1 Mark
Reason. Of the statements, mark the correct answer as.
1. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
2. Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
3. Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
4. Assertion is false, but Reason is true.
5. Both Assertion and Reason are false
Atomic size increases on going down the group in the modern periodic table.
New shells are being added as we go down the group in the modern periodic table.

Q281. Which of the following statement is correct in regard to the classification of elements? 1 Mark
1. Elements in modern periodic table are arranged on the basis of increasing atomic masses.
2. Elements in Mendeleev's periodic table are arranged on the basis of increasing atomic numbers.
3. In modern periodic table, the element nickel of lower atomic mass is kept before the element
cobalt of higher atomic mass.
4. In modern periodic table, the isotopes of chlorine having different atomic masses are kept in the
same group.

Q282. How did Mendeleev predict the existence of some elements yet to be discovered elements in his 1 Mark
periodic table?
1. Gaps
2. Atomic number
3. Mass number
4. None of the above

Q283. Which of the following is correct order of atomic size? 1 Mark

1. Na > Mg < Al> Si > PS > Cl
2. Na > Mg > AI > Si > P > S > Cl
3. Na < Mg < AL< Si < p < S < Cl
4. Mg > Na > Al > Si > P > S > Cl

Q284. The properties of eka - aluminium predicted by Mendeleev are the same as the properties of later 1 Mark
discovered element:
1. Scandium
2. Germanium
3. Gallium
4. Aluminium

Q285. Name. 1 Mark

An element having number of electrons double in its L- shell than that present in its M - shell.
Q286. An element X belongs to group 2 and period 3 of the periodic table. The chemical formulae of its 1 Mark
nitrate, sulphate and phosphate respectively will be.
1. X(NO3)3, X2(SO4)3, X2(PO4)3
2. X3(NO3)2, X2(SO4)2, X2(PO4)3
3. XNO3, XSO4, XPO4
4. X(NO3)2, XSO4, X3(PO4)2

Q287. Calcium is element with atomic number = 20. Is it more reactive or less reactive than Mg. 1 Mark

Q288. The elements A, B, C and D belong to groups 1, 2, 14 and 17 respectively of the periodic table. Which of 1 Mark
the following pairs of elements would produce a covalent bond?
1. A and D.
2. C and D.
3. Aand B.
4. B and C.
5. Aand C.

Q289. Arrange the following elements according to the instructions written in paranthesis. 1 Mark
Cu, Mn, Ge, Sc (increasing atomic size).

Q290. For two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the 1 Mark
correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
1. Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. A is true, but R is false.
4. A is false, but R is true.
Assertion: Atomic size of As is more than that of P.
Reason: Atomic size decreases along a period.

Q291. Arrange the following elements in increasing order of their atomic radii: 1 Mark
Li, Be, F, N.

Q292. Arrange the following elements according to the instructions written in paranthesis. 1 Mark
Hf, Cs, Ba, Tl (increasing valency).

Q293. X is an element of modern periodic table. It is surrounded by elements having atomic number 17, 34, 1 Mark
36 and 53.
Predict its position in the periodic table.

Q294. Element X forms a chloride with the formula XCl2, which is a solid with a high melting point. X would 1 Mark
most likely be in the same group of the Periodic Table as:
1. Na
2. Mg
3. Al
4. Si.

Q295. Fill in the following blanks with suitable words: 1 Mark

Group 1 elements are called ________.

Q296. 1. What property do all elements in the same column of the Periodic Table as boron have in 1 Mark
common?
2. What property do all elements in the same column of the Periodic Table as fluorine have in
common?

Q297. How does non-metallic character vary from left to right in a period? 1 Mark

Q298. Mendeleev used a Sanskrit numeral before the names of the predicted elements. What was the term 1 Mark
used for it?
 1. Sasi
2. Eka
3. Astan
4. Pancan

Q299. The element which can from an acidic oxide should be the one whose atomic number is: 1 Mark
1. 6.
2. 16.
3. 12.
4. 19.

Q300. For two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the 1 Mark
correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
1. Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. A is true, but R is false.
4. A is false, but R is true.
Assertion: ln Newlands' octaves, the properties of lithium and sodium were found to be same.
Reason: Sodium is the eighth element after lithium.

Q301. How does electropositive character of elements in a period vary from left to right? 1 Mark

Q302. Name three elements with completely filled outermost shells. 1 Mark

Q303. Group 1 elements are called ____________ metals. 1 Mark

Q304. The element with the atomic number 9 resembles with the element having the atomic number: 1 Mark
1. 8
2. 17
3. 36
4. 27

Q305. The atomic numbers of the elements Na, Mg, K and Ca are 11, 12, 19 and 20 respectively. The element 1 Mark
having the largest atomic radius is:
1. Mg.
2. Na.
3. K.
4. Ca.

Q306. An element X belongs to the 3rd period and 1st group of the periodic table. What is the number of 1 Mark
valence electrons in its atom?
1. 1
2. 3
3. 6
4. 8

Q307. Which of the following statements about the Modern Periodic Table is correct: 1 Mark
1. It has 18 horizontal rows known as Periods.
2. It has 7 vertical columns known as Periods.
3. It has 18 vertical columns known as Groups.
4. It has 7 horizontal rows known as Groups.

Q308. State whether the following statements are true or false: 1 Mark
According to Mendeleev’s periodic law, the properties of elements are a periodic function of their
atomic numbers.

Q309. What type of oxide would Eka - aluminium form? 1 Mark

1. EO3​
 2. E3​O2​
3. E2​O3​
4. EO

Q310. What is the usual number of valence electrons and valency of group 18 elements of the periodic table? 1 Mark

Q311. What is the usual number of valence electrons in the atoms of the last element in a period? 1 Mark

Q312. Out of the three elements Ca, Mg. Sr which one will have atom of biggest size? 1 Mark

Q313. Identify the element with the following property and arrange them in increasing order of their 1 Mark
reactivity:
An element which is a soft and reactive metal.

Q314. Which of the following are the characteristics of isotopes of an element? 1 Mark
1. Isotopes of an element have same atomic masses.
2. Isotopes of an element have same atomic number.
3. Isotopes of an element show same physical properties.
4. Isotopes of an element show same chemical properties.
1. (i), (iii) and (iv).
2. (ii), (iii) and (iv).
3. (ii) and (iii).
4. (ii) and (iv).

Q315. The atomic radii of three elements X, Y and Z of a period of the periodic table are 186 pm; 104 pm and 1 Mark
143 pm respectively. Giving a reason, arrange these elements in the increasing order of atomic numbers
in the period.

Q316. How would the tendency to lose electrons change as we go from left to right across a period of the 1 Mark
periodic table?

Q317. The placement of elements in the Newlands' table was compared to: 1 Mark
1. Weeks of a month
2. Notes of music
3. Months of a year
4. Days of a month

Q318. Which of the given elements A, B, C, D and E with atomic number 2, 3, 7, 10 and 30 respectively belong 1 Mark
to the same period?
1. A, B, C.
2. B, C, D.
3. A, D, E.
4. B, D, E.

Q319. What Is the basis for the classification of modem periodic table? 1 Mark

Q320. In Mendeleev’s Periodic Table, gaps were left for the elements to be discovered later. Which of the 1 Mark
following elements found a place in the Periodic Table later?
1. Chlorine
2. Silicon
3. Oxygen
4. Germanium

Q321. For two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the 1 Mark
correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
1. Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. A is true, but R is false.
 4. A is false, but R is true.
Assertion: ln Dobereiner's triad, the three elements present, have same gaps of atomic numbers.
Reason: Elements in a triad have similar properties.

Q322. A metal X is in the first group of the periodic table. What will be the formula of its oxide? 1 Mark

Q323. Which of the following has maximum non - metallic character? 1 Mark
1. F
2. Cl
3. Br
4. I

Q324. K has a larger atomic radius than Li. This confirms: 1 Mark
1. Atomic radius decreases down a group.
2. Atomic radius increases down a group.
3. Atomic radius decreases across a period.
4. Atomic radius increases across a period.

Q325. Newlands relation is called: 1 Mark

1. Musical Law
2. Law of Octaves
3. Periodic Law
4. Atomic Mass Law

Q326. The Newland's law of octaves for the classification of elements was not found to be applicable only up 1 Mark
to the element:
1. Potassium.
2. Calcium.
3. Cobalt.
4. Phosphorus.

Q327. Name two elements you would expect to show chemical reactions similar to magnesium. What is the 1 Mark
basis for your choice?

Q328. Arrange the following elements in the order of their decreasing metallic character Na, Si, Cl, Mg, Al: 1 Mark
1. Cl > Si > Al > Mg > Na.
2. Na > Mg > Al > Si > Cl.
3. Na > Al > Mg > Cl > Si.
4. Al > Na > Si > Ca > Mg.

Q329. Which group elements are called transition metals? 1 Mark

1. Group number 1 to 2
2. Group number 13 to 18
3. Group number 3 to 12
4. Group number 1 to 8

Q330. X is an element with Atomic number = 20. What will be the formula of its chloride? 1 Mark

Q331. The atomic number of an element is 20. In modern periodic table, this element is placed: 1 Mark
1. 2nd period.
2. 4th period.
3. 3rd period.
4. 1st period.

Q332. Which of the following statement about the modern periodic table is correct? 1 Mark
1. It has 18 horizontal rows known as periods.
2. It has 7 vertical columns known as periods.
3. It has 18 vertical columns known as groups.
 4. It has 7 horizontal rows known as groups.

Q333. A metal M belongs to 13th group in the modern periodic table. Write the valency of the metal. 1 Mark

Q334. Which of the following is the most reactive element of the group 17? 1 Mark
1. Oxygen
2. Sodium
3. Fluorine
4. Magnesium

Q335. What happens to the metallic character of the elements as we move from left to right in a period of the 1 Mark
periodic table?

Q336. Fill in the blanks in the following statements: 1 Mark

On moving from right to leftin the second period, the number of valence electrons ________.

Q337. An atom has electronic configuration 2, 8, 7. 1 Mark

1. What is the atomic number of this element?
2. To which of the following elements would it be chemically similar? (Atomic numbers are given in
parentheses.)
N(7), F(9), P(15), Ar(18)

Q338. The Newland's law of octaves for the classification of elements was found to be applicable only up to 1 Mark
the element ______________________.
1. Potassium
2. Calcium
3. Cobalt
4. Phosphorous

Q339. Fill in the blanks in the following statements: 1 Mark

On going down in a group in the periodic table, the metallic character of elements _________.

Q340. What is the name of those elements which divide metals and non - metals in the periodic table? 1 Mark

Q341. Fill in the following blanks with suitable words: 1 Mark

According to Newlands’ classification of elements, the properties of sulphur are similar to those of
oxygen because sulphur is the _________ element starting from oxygen.

Q342. According to Mendleev's periodic law which properties of the elements are the periodic function of 1 Mark
their atomic masses?
1. Physical properties
2. Chemical properties
3. Physical and chemical properties both
4. None of these

Q343. Three elements B, Si and Ge are: 1 Mark

1. Metals.
2. Non-metals.
3. Metalloids.
4. Metal, non-metal and metalloid respectively.

Q344. Which one has the bigger size? 1 Mark

Na(11) or Cl(17); Cl(17) or F(9)

Q345. An element which is an essential constituent of all organic compounds belongs to: 1 Mark
1. Group 1.
2. Group 14.
3. Group 15.
 4. Group 16.

Q346. For two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the 1 Mark
correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
1. Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. A is true, but R is false.
4. A is false, but R is true.
Assertion: Down the group, atomic radius increases.
Reason: Electrons are added in new shell.

Q347. Arrange the following element in increasing order of their atomic radii. 1 Mark
Li, Be, F, N.

Q348. The eighth group of Mendeleev's periodic table is divided into how many subgroups? 1 Mark
1. 2
2. 0
3. 4
4. 1

Q349. Which of the following statement (s) about the Modern Periodic Table are incorrect: 1 Mark
1. The elements in the Modern Periodic Table are arranged on the basis of their decreasing atomic
number.
2. The elements in the Modern Periodic Table are arranged on the basis of their increasing atomic
masses.
3. Isotopes are placed in adjoining group (s) in the Periodic Table.
4. The elements in the Modern Periodic Table are arranged on the basis of their increasing atomic
number.
1. (i) only.
2. (i), (ii) and (iii).
3. (i), (ii) and (iv).
4. (iv) only.

Q350. Rewrite the following statements after correction, if necessary: 1 Mark

1. Elements in the same period have equal valency.
2. The metallic character of elements in a period increases gradually on moving from left to right.

Q351. Identify the element with the following property and arrange them in increasing order of their 1 Mark
reactivity:
The metal which is an important constituent of limestone.

Q352. Fill in the blanks in the following statements: 1 Mark

In going across a period (right to left) in periodic table, the atomic size of the atom _________.

Q353. Arrange the following elements in the order of their increasing non-metallic character Li, O, C, Be, F: 1 Mark
1. F < O < C < Be < Li
2. Li < Be < C < O < F
3. F < O < C < Be < Li
4. F < O < Be < C < Li

Q354. X is an element of modern periodic table. It is surrounded by elements having atomic number 17, 34, 1 Mark
36 and 53.
What is the atomic number of X?

Q355. The three elements having chemical symbols of Si, B and Ge are: 1 Mark
1. All metals.
2. All non - metals.
3. All metalloids.
4. Si is metalloid, B is metal and Ge is non - metal.
Q356. Arrange the following element in increasing order of their atomic radii. 1 Mark
Cl, At, Br, I.

Q357. On which side of the periodic table will you find metals? 1 Mark

Q358. Rewrite the following statements after correction, if necessary: 1 Mark

1. Groups have elements with consecutive atomic
2. Periods are the horizontal rows of elements.
3. Isotopes are the elements of the same group.

Q359. Arrange the following elements according to the instructions written in paranthesis. 1 Mark
Fe, Hs, Ru, Os (increasing number of valence shells).

Q360. Which has smaller size, Na or Na+? 1 Mark

Q361. The correct increasing order of the atomic radii of the elements oxygen, fluorine and nitrogen is: 1 Mark
1. O, F, N.
2. N, F, O.
3. O, N, F.
4. F, O, N.

Q362. The modern periodic table was prepared by: 1 Mark

1. Dobereiner.
2. Newlands.
3. Bohr.
4. Mendeleev.

Q363. What happens to the metallic character of the elements as we go down in a group of the periodic 1 Mark
table?

Q364. Which one of the following elements has the largest atomic radius? 1 Mark
1. Mg
2. Cs
3. Ba
4. Cr

Q365. Which among the following elements has the largest atomic radii? 1 Mark
1. Na.
2. Mg.
3. K.
4. Ca.

Q366. Name the scientist who prepared modern periodic table. 1 Mark

Q367. The arrangement of elements in the Modem Periodic Table is based on their: 1 Mark
1. Increasing atomic mass in the period.
2. Increasing atomic number in the horizontal rows.
3. Increasing atomic number in the vertical columns.
4. Increasing atomic mass in the group.

Q368. Identify and name the metals out of the following element whose electronic configurations are given 1 Mark
below.
2, 8, 2.

Q369. The early attempt to classify elements as metals and non-metals was made by: 1 Mark
1. Mendeleev
2. Newlands
 3. Lavoisier
4. Henry Moseley

Q370. The atomic numbers of four elements P, Q, R and S are 6, 8, 14 and 16 respectively. Out of these, the 1 Mark
element known as metalloid is:
1. P.
2. Q.
3. R.
4. S.

Q371. The type of elements present in group 18[0] are: 1 Mark

1. Alkali metals
2. Alkaline earth metals
3. Halogens
4. Noble gases

Q372. X is an element with atomic number 20. 1 Mark

Is it a metal or a non - metal?

Q373. The number of elements known in Mendeleev's presented periodic table is: 1 Mark
1. 50
2. 90
3. 63
4. 102

Q374. A periodic table consists of horizontal rows of elements called _____________ and vertical columns 1 Mark
called.

Q375. For two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the 1 Mark
correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
1. Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. A is true, but R is false.
4. A is false, but R is true.
Assertion: Elements in the same vertical column have similar properties.
Reason: Periodic properties of elements is a function of atomic number.

Q376. What is the number of valence electrons in the last element of the 3rd size? 1 Mark

Q377. According to Mendeleev's Periodic Law, the elements were arranged in the periodic table in the order 1 Mark
of:
1. Increasing atomic number.
2. Decreasing atomic number.
3. Increasing atomic masses.
4. Decreasing atomic masses.

Q378. How does the valency of elements change on moving from left to right in the third period of the 1 Mark
periodic table?

Q379. Modern periodic law was proposed by: 1 Mark

1. Dmitri Mendeleev
2. Henry Moseley
3. J.A.R. Newlands
4. Niels Bohr

Q380. Element with atomic number 17 belongs to 3rd period. [True/ False] 1 Mark

Q381. On which side of the periodic table will you find non - metals? 1 Mark
Q382. Which one of the following depict the correct representation of atomic radius (r) of an atom? 1 Mark

1. (i) and (ii).

2. (ii) and (iii).
3. (iii) and (iv).
4. (i) and (iv).

Q383. An atom of an element has the electronic confi - guration 2, 8, 2. To which group does it belong? 1 Mark
1. 4th group
2. 6th group
3. 3rd group
4. 2nd group

Q384. How many groups and periods are present in the modem periodic table? 1 Mark

Q385. Mendeleev classified elements in: 1 Mark

1. Increasing order of atomic groups.
2. Seven periods and eight groups.
3. Seven periods and nine groups
4. Eight periods and seven groups.

Q386. Which of the following elements does not lose an electron easily? 1 Mark
1. Na.
2. F.
3. Mg.
4. Al.

Q387. The three imaginary elements X, Y and Z represent a Dobernener's triad. If the atomic mass of element 1 Mark
X is 14 and that of element Y is 46, then the atomic mass of element Z will be:
1. 28.
2. 60.
3. 78.
4. 72.

Q388. Which of the following elements would lose an electron easily? 1 Mark
1. Mg.
2. Na.
3. K.
4. Ca.

Q389. An element ‘B’ belongs to the second period and Group 13. Give the formula of its oxide. 1 Mark

Q390. A, B and C are the elements of a Dobereiner’s triad. If the atomic mass of A is 7 and that of C is 39, what 1 Mark
should be the atomic mass of B?

Q391. Write the number of horizontal rows in the modern periodic table. What are these rows called? 1 Mark

Q392. How does the atomic size of the elements very along a period? 1 Mark

Q393. For two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the 1 Mark
correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
1. Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.
 2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. A is true, but R is false.
4. A is false, but R is true.
Assertion: Chlorine is the most electronegative element of the halogen family.
Reason: Size of chlorine is more than that of fluorine.

Q394. X is an element with atomic number 20. 1 Mark

Among X or Mg, which one is more reactive?

Q395. Which of the following element has only one valence electron? 1 Mark
1. Oxygen
2. Lithium
3. Bromine
4. Argon
5. Arsenic

Q396. On what basis Mendeleev classify the elements? 1 Mark

Q397. Which of the following statements is not a correct statement about the trends when going from left to 1 Mark
right across the periods of periodic Table.
1. The elements become less metallic in nature.
2. The number of valence electrons increases.
3. The atoms lose their electrons more easily.
4. The oxides become more acidic.

Q398. On what basis did Mendeleev arrange the elements in his periodic table? 1 Mark

Q399. The element with maximum non metallic character is: 1 Mark
1. S
2. P
3. Cl
4. Ag

Q400. State modern periodic law. 1 Mark

Q401. How do electronic configurations of elements change in second period of periodic table with increase in 1 Mark
atomic numbers?

Q402. Out of Li, C and N, which element form the most basic oxide and which form the most acidic oxide? 1 Mark

Q403. Elements in a period have same: 1 Mark

1. Number of valence electrons
2. Valency
3. Number of shells
4. Volume

Q404. The atomic numbers of three elements A, B and C are 12, 18 and 20 respectively. State, giving reason, 1 Mark
which two elements will show similar properties.

Q405. For two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the 1 Mark
correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
1. Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. A is true, but R is false.
4. A is false, but R is true.
Assertion: Atomic radius in general decreases along a period.
Reason: In a period, effective nuclear charge decreases.
Q406. What happens to the number of valence electrons in atoms of elements as we go down a group in the
periodic table? 1 Mark
1. Increases
2. Decreases
3. Remain same
4. None of these

Q407. How does the chemical reactivity of alkali metals vary on going down in group 1 of the periodic table? 1 Mark

Q408. Name. 1 Mark

Two elements having valency 2 with respect to oxygen.

Q409. Given alongside is a part of the periodic table: 1 Mark

As we move horizontally from left to right:
1. What happens to the metallic character of the elements?
2. What happens to the atomic size?
Li Be B C N O P
Na Mg Al Si P S Cl

Q410. The electronic configuration of the atom of an element X is 2, 8, 4. In modern periodic table, the 1 Mark
element X is places in:
1. 2nd group.
2. 4th group.
3. 14th group.
4. 8th group.

Q411. Which of the following does not decrease while moving down the group of the periodic table? 1 Mark
1. Atomic radius
2. Metallic character
3. Number of shells in the atom
4. Valence electrons

Q412. Fill in the blanks in the following statements: 1 Mark

The tendency to gain an electron ________ on moving down in a group of the periodic table.

Q413. The three elements predicted by Mendeleev from the gaps in his periodic table were known as eka - 1 Mark
boron, eka - aluminium and eka-silicon. What names were given to these elements when they were
discovered later on?

Q414. The electronic configuration of an element M is 2, 8, 4. In modern periodic table, the element M is 1 Mark
placed in
1. 4th group
2. 2nd group
3. 14th group
4. 18th group

Q415. In the classification of the then known elements, Mendeleev was guided by two factors. What are those 1 Mark
two factors?

Q416. For two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the 1 Mark
correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
1. Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. A is true, but R is false.
4. A is false, but R is true.
Assertion: Increasing order of metallic character is: : P < Si < Be < Mg < Na
Reason: Metallic character increases along a period and decreases down a group.
Q417. Element ‘X’ forms a chloride with the formula XCl2, which is a solid with high melting point. X would
most likely be in the same group of the periodic table as: 1 Mark
1. Si
2. Mg
3. Al
4. Na

Q418. X is an element of modern periodic table. It is surrounded by elements having atomic number 17, 34, 1 Mark
36 and 53.
Which among these do not belong the same period?

Q419. An element X has mass number 40 and contains 21 neutrons in its atom. To which group of the periodic 1 Mark
table does it belong?

Q420. The elements A, B, C, D and E have atomic number 9, 11, 17, 12 and 13 respectively. Which pair of 1 Mark
elements belong to the same group?
1. A and B.
2. B and D.
3. A and C.
4. D and E.

Q421. State modern periodic law of classification of elements. 1 Mark

Q422. An element ‘X’ belongs to the second group of periodic table. What is the formula of its chloride? 1 Mark

Q423. Arrange the following elements in the increasing order of their metallic character: 1 Mark
Mg, Ca, K, Ga.

Q424. Helium, neon and argon are inert elements. [True/ False] 1 Mark

Q425. X and Y are the two elements having similar properties which obey Newlands’ law of octaves. How 1 Mark
many elements are there in - between X and Y?

Q426. How does the electropositive character of elements change on going down in a group of the periodic 1 Mark
table?

Q427. The formula of chloride of gallium and germanium are: 1 Mark

1. GaCl3, GeCl4
2. GaCl, GeCl2
3. GaCl2, GeCl3
4. GaCl3, GeCl

Q428. The elements, A, B, C, D and E have atomic number 9, 11, 17, 12 and 13 respectively. Which pair of 1 Mark
elements belong to the same group?
1. A and B
2. B and D
3. A and C
4. D and E

Q429. In which part of a group would you separately expect the elements to have the greatest metallic 1 Mark
character?
1. Group 1
2. Group 2
3. Group 17
4. Group 18

Q430. Listed below are the locations of certain elements in groups and periods of the periodic table. Arrange 1 Mark
these elements in the expected order of increasing non-metallic character:
 1. Element in the fourth period and group IV A
2. Element in the third period and group VI A
3. Element in the fourth period and group VI A
4. Element in the six period and group III A
5. Element in the second period and group VII A
The correct order is:
1. I < II < III < IV < V
2. V < IV < III < II < I
3. IV < I < III < II < V
4. V < IV < II < I < III

Q431. Fill in the following blanks with suitable words: 1 Mark

Group 18 elements are called _________.

Q432. Non-metallic character ________ down the group. 1 Mark

1. Increases
2. Decreases
3. Constant
4. None of these

Q433. The horizontal rows in Mendleev's table were called: 1 Mark

1. Groups
2. Rows
3. Periods
4. None of the above

Q434. Consider the section of the periodic table: 1 Mark

Group Number IAIIA IIIA IVA
Period 1 2 13 14
Second Li C
Third A MgAI Si
Fouth K B D

Identify A, B, C and D
A B C D
(i) Cs Be Ca C
(ii) Na Ca B Ge
(iii) Na B Ca Ge
(iv) Cs B Ca C

1. (i)
2. (ii)
3. (iii)
4. (iv)

Q435. What is the other name for group 18th elements? 1 Mark
1. Noble gases
2. Alkali metals
3. Alkali earth metals
4. Halogens

Q436. For two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the 1 Mark
correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
1. Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. A is true, but R is false.
4. A is false, but R is true.
Assertion: Li and Mg are elements of second period.
Reason: Both are metals.
Q437. Name two elements that have two electrons in their outermost shells. 1 Mark

Q438. The element with atomic number 14 is hard and forms acidic oxide and a covalent halide. To which of 1 Mark
the following categories does the element belong?
1. Metal.
2. Metalloid.
3. Non-metal.
4. Left-hand side element.

Q439. For two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the 1 Mark
correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
1. Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. A is true, but R is false.
4. A is false, but R is true.
Assertion: Alkali metals do not form dipositive ions.
Reason: After loss of one electron, alkali metals achieve stable configuration of noble gas.

Q440. Four elements P, Q, R, and S have atomic numbers 12, 13, 14 and 15 respectively. Answer the following 1 Mark
questions giving reasons.
Which of these elements will form the most basic oxide?

Q441. Fluorine is a non-metal with valency two. [True/ False] 1 Mark

Q442. Which element resembles cobalt and nickel but was placed in Newlands' table far away from those 1 Mark
elements?
1. Sodium
2. Calcium
3. Iron
4. Chlorine

Q443. Find the neutral atom in the periodic table which has the same number of electrons as K+ and Cl . What 1 Mark
is this number?

Q444. What is the valency of potassium with atomic number 19? 1 Mark
1. 0
2. 1
3. 2
4. 3

Q445. How many periods and groups are present in the periodic table? 1 Mark
1. 7 periods and 18 groups.
2. 8 periods and 7 groups.
3. 7 periods and 7 groups.
4. 8 periods and 8 groups.

Q446. What happens to the electropositive character of elements on moving from left to right in a periodic 1 Mark
table?
1. Increase
2. Decreases
3. First increases than decreases.
4. First decreases than increases.

Q447. Identify and name the metals out of the following element whose electronic configurations are given 1 Mark
below.
2, 1.

Q448. 1 Mark
 For two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the
correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
1. Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. A is true, but R is false.
4. A is false, but R is true.
Assertion: Group 18 is placed at the extreme right of the periodic table.
Reason: lt is in accordance with their electronic configuration.

Q449. Which of the following statements are true about the modern form of the periodic table? 1 Mark
1. Properties of the elements are the periodic functions of their atomic number.
2. There are 7 periods.
3. There are 18 numbered groups.
4. All of the above.

Q450. Name the following with reference to the elements of the modern periodic table. The alkali metal in 1 Mark
period 2:
1. H
2. Li
3. Rb
4. Cs

Q451. Which of the following elements will form an acidic oxide? 1 Mark
1. An element with atomic number 7
2. An element with atomic number 3
3. An element with atomic number 12
4. An element with atomic number 19

Q452. Name the scientists who gave the following laws in the early classification of elements: 1 Mark
1. Law of octaves.
2. Law of triads.

Q453. How does metallic character vary down a group? 1 Mark

Q454. The elements of the same group have similar chemical properties because of same number of valence 1 Mark
electrons. [True/ False]

Q455. Which element comes after (right) lithium in the periodic table? 1 Mark

Q456. For two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the 1 Mark
correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
1. Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. A is true, but R is false.
4. A is false, but R is true.
Assertion: Atomic size of potassium is greater than that of sodium.
Reason: As we go down the group, atomic radius increases.

Q457. Who was the first to classify the elements into metals and non - metals? 1 Mark
1. Meyer
2. Mendeleev
3. Lavoisier
4. None of the above

Q458. Which of the following elements has 2 shells and both are completely filled? 1 Mark
1. Helium
2. Neon
3. Calcium
4. Boron
Q459. Consider the following figure: 1 Mark
P Q R
Ru Rh S
Os Lr Pr

Here, p, q, r and s respectively are:

1. Fe, Co, Pd, Ni.
2. Pd, Co, Ni, Fe.
3. Fe, Co, Ni, Pd.
4. Fe, Ni, Co, Pd.

Q460. An element which is an essential constituent of all organic compounds belongs to following group of 1 Mark
modern periodic table.
1. Group 4.
2. Group 14.
3. Group 15.
4. Group 16.

Q461. In the first two groups of periodic table, the group number represents the: 1 Mark
1. Valency
2. Atomic weight
3. Atomic number
4. Electronegativity

Q462. On moving from top to bottom in a group in the periodic table, valency: 1 Mark
1. Increases
2. Decreases
3. Remains same
4. First increases then decreases

Q463. The group in which all the elements do not have same number electrons in their valence shell is: 1 Mark
1. Zero
2. Second
3. First
4. Seventh

Q464. Which of the following is the valence shell for the elements of second period of the modern periodic 1 Mark
table?
1. M shell.
2. K shell.
3. L shell.
4. N shell.

Q465. An element X belongs to 3rd period and group 2 of the periodic table. State: 2 Marks
1. Number of valence electrons.
2. Valency.
3. Metal or non - metal.
4. Name of the element.

Q466. Upto which element, the Law of Octaves was found applicable? 1 Mark
1. Oxygen
2. Calcium
3. Cobalt
4. Potassium

Q467. For two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the 1 Mark
correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
1. Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.
 2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. A is true, but R is false.
4. A is false, but R is true.
Assertion: According to Mendeleev's periodic law, the properties of elements is the periodic function of
their atomic numbers.
Reason: Mendeleev placed some elements with higher atomic mass before the elements with lower
atomic mass.

Q468. For two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the 1 Mark
correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
1. Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. A is true, but R is false.
4. A is false, but R is true.
Assertion: Decreasing order of atomic radii is: Cl > F > 0 > S.
Reason: Atomic radius increases as the number of energy level increases and decreases as nuclear
charge increases.

Q469. How many vertical columns are there in the modern periodic table and what are they called? 1 Mark

Q470. Fill in the blanks in the following statements: 1 Mark

The horizontal rows in a periodic table are called _________.

Q471. Write the atomic numbers of two elements ‘X’ and ‘Y’ having electronic configurations 2, 8, 2 and 2, 8, 6 1 Mark
respectively.

Q472. An element belongs to group 17. It is present in third period and its atomic number is 17. What is the 1 Mark
atomic number of the element belonging to same group and present in fifth period?
1. 25
2. 33
3. 35
4. 53

Q473. Among the following elements F, Cl, Br and I, which does not fit in Dobereiner’s triad. 1 Mark

Q474. Eka silicon is now called as: 1 Mark

1. Gallium
2. Scandium
3. Germanium
4. Indium

Q475. In Mendele′ ev ’s Periodic Table, gaps were left for the elements to be discovered later. Which of the 1 Mark
following elements found a place in the perioidc table later:
1. Germanium.
2. Chlorine.
3. Oxygen.
4. Silicon.

Q476. On moving from left to right in a period in the periodic table, the size of the atom ____________. 1 Mark

Q477. Fill in the following blanks with suitable words: 1 Mark

Group 17 elements are known as ________.

Q478. The element which forms a basis oxide has the atomic number of: 1 Mark
1. 18.
2. 17.
3. 14.
4. 19.
Q479. Which group of elements was missing from Mendeleev’s original periodic table? 1 Mark

Q480. An element M is in group 13th of the periodic table, the formula for its oxide is: 1 Mark
1. MO
2. M2O3
3. M3O2
4. None of these

Q481. What is the number of valence electrons in the atoms of first element in a period? 1 Mark

Q482. In each of the following questions, a statement of Assertion is given by the corresponding statement of 1 Mark
Reason. Of the statements, mark the correct answer as.
1. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
2. Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
3. Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
4. Assertion is false, but Reason is true.
5. Both Assertion and Reason are false
Sodium is an element of group 1 of the modern periodic table.
All the elements of group 1 of the modern periodic table contain two electrons in their outermost
shell.

Q483. Name. 1 Mark

Two elements forming oxides of the types XO3.

Q484. How does the atomic size vary on going down from top to bottom in a group of the periodic table? Why 2 Marks
does it vary this way?

Q485. Did Döbereiner's triads also exist in the columns of Newlands' Octaves? Compare and find out. 2 Marks

Q486. State Mendeleev’s periodic law. 2 Marks

Q487. Besides gallium, which two other elements have since been discovered for which Mendeleev had left 1 Mark
gaps in his periodic table?

Q488. Which of the following is the correct order of the atomic radii of the elements oxygen, fluorine and 1 Mark
nitrogen?
1. O < F < N
2. N < F < O
3. O < N < F
4. F < O < N

Q489. Which of the following elements would lose an electron easily? 1 Mark
1. Mg
2. Na
3. K
4. Ca

Q490. What were the limitations of Newlands' classification? 1 Mark

1. It was applicable only for lighter elements.
2. He adjusted two elements on the same place.
3. The pattern was only observed up to calcium.
4. All of the above.

Q491. As we move along a period, the valency of elements: 1 Mark

1. Increases
2. Decreases
3. Remains same
4. Increases in the beginning and then decreases.
Q492. For two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the 1 Mark
correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
1. Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. A is true, but R is false.
4. A is false, but R is true.
Assertion: Increasing order of non-metallic character is: Si < B < C < N < F.
Reason: Non-metallic character increases along a period and decreases down the group.

Q493. According to Mendele′ ev's Periodic Law, the elements were arranged in the periodic table in the order 1 Mark
of:
1. Increasing atomic number.
2. Decreasing atomic number.
3. Increasing atomic masses.
4. Decreasing atomic masses.

Q494. The law of octaves was proposed by: 1 Mark

1. Newlands
2. Dobereiner
3. Lavoisier
4. Mendeleev