Periodic Table

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Periodic Table
EXERCISE 1: NCERT BASED TOPIC WISE (d) Dobereiner's law of triads works
only for few elements.
3.0 Introduction
6. Which of the following doesn’t follow
1. Periodic classification of elements is Dobereiner’s law of triads?
used to examine the [NCERT Page-74] (a) Li Na K
(a) periodic trends in physical (b) F Cl Br
properties of elements (c) Ca Sr Ba
(b) periodic trends in chemical (d) Cl Br I
properties of elements 7. Which of the following statement is not
(c) Both (a) and (b) true?
(d) None of the above (a) Newlands arranged the elements in
3.1 Why Do We Need Classify Elements? increasing order of their atomic
2. Which of the following is a set weights.
containing man made elements? (b) Newlands noted that every eighth
[NCERT Page-84] element had properties similar to
(a) Gold, Mercury, Zinc the first element.
(b) Gold, Radium, Palladium (c) Newlands relationship between
(c) Curium, Osmium, Uranium elements was just like every eighth
(d) Technetium, Neptunium, Einsteinium note that resembles the first in
octaves of music.
3.2 Genesis of Periodic Classification
(d) Newland's law of octaves seemed to
3. Who gave the idea for the first time to be true only for elements upto
classify elements as per their physical Zinc.
and chemical properties? 8. Newland's law of octaves seemed to be
(a) Mendeleev true only for elements upto _______.
(b) Dobereiner (a) Zn
(c) Newlands (b) Ca
(d) Mayer (c) Mg
4. According to Dobereiner, group of three (d) Na
element is known as 9. Mendeleev's periodic law states that:
(a) Quad (a) The properties of the elements are
(b) Triangle a periodic function of their atomic
(c) Triads number
(d) Tris (b) The properties of the elements are
5. Pick out the incorrect statement(s) a periodic function of their
about Dobereiner law of Triads. ionization energy
(a) Middle element of each triads had (c) The properties of the elements are
an atomic weight about half way a periodic function of their
between the atomic weight of other electronegativity
two element. (d) The properties of the elements are
(b) Middle element of each triads had a periodic function of their atomic
an atomic weight equal to sum of weight
the atomic weight of other two 10. Lothar Mayer curve was plotted between
element. (a) Atomic density vs Atomic volume
(c) Properties of the middle element (b) Atomic volume vs Atomic weight
were in between two of the other (c) bp/mp vs Atomic weight
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11. Which shows the demerit of Mendeleev’s 18. The noble gases were placed in _______
periodic table? group of Mendeleev's classification?
(a) Te with higher atomic weight was (a) I
placed before iodine (b) II
(b) Co with higher atomic weight was (c) IV
placed before Ni (d) 0
(c) Both (a) and (b) are correct 19. What is/are the drawbacks of
(d) None of these Mendeleev's periodic table?
12. Which shows merit of Mendeleev’s (a) Placing of H was not decided
periodic table? (b) Position of isotopes were not
(a) He left several gaps in periodic defined
table which was undiscovered (c) Gaps for new elements were left
(b) Eka Aluminium was named for (d) Both (a) and (b)
Gallium 20. Cl, Br, I, if this is Dobereiner's triad and
(c) Eka Silicon was named for the atomic masses of Cl and I are 35.5
Germanium and 127 respectively the atomic mass of
(d) All of the above Br is: [NCERT Page-75]
13. How many elements were placed in VIII (a) 162.5
group of Mendelev’s periodic table? (b) 91.5
(a) 1 (c) 81.25
(b) 2 (d) 45.625
(c) 3 21. If the two members of a Dobereiner triad
(d) 4 are phosphorus and antimony, the third
14. Which element(s) were unknown at the member of this triad is:
time of Mendeleev published his [NCERT Page-75]
periodic table? (a) arsenic
(a) Gallium (b) sulphur
(b) Germanium (c) iodine
(c) Both (a) and (b) (d) calcium
(d) None of the above 22. Lothar Meyer plotted the physical
15. Which of the following element is called properties such as atomic volume,
as Eka-aluminium and Eka-silicon as melting point and ...X... against atomic
per Mendeleev? weight. Here, X refers to-
(a) In and Ge [NCERT Page-76]
(b) B and Ga (a) mass
(c) Ga and Ge (b) boiling point
(d) In and Ga (c) surface tension
16. How many vertical columns were (d) none of these
present in Mendeleev's periodic table? 23. The most significant contribution
(a) 8 towards the development of periodic
(b) 9 table was made by- [NCERT Page-78]
(c) 10 (a) Mendeleev
(d) 12 (b) Avogadro
17. How many horizontal rows were there in (c) Dalton
Mendeleev's periodic classification? (d) Cavendish
(a) 8 24. Who developed long form of the periodic
(b) 12 table? [NCERT Page-78]
(c) 6 (a) Lothar Meyer
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(c) Mendeleev (a) Oxides of Eka-Aluminium is Al2 O3
(d) Moseley and Eka-Silicon is Si2 O3
25. Which fact is not valid for Dobereiner's (b) Oxides of Eka-Aluminium is Ga2 O3
triads? [NCERT Page-75] and Eka-Silicon is GeO2
(a) The atomic weight of middle (c) Melting point of Eka-Aluminium is
element is roughly average of the lower than the melting point of
other two elements Eka-Silicon
(b) The properties of middle element is (d) Both (a) and (c)
roughly average of the other two
3.3 Modern Periodic Law & The Present
elements
From of The Periodic Table
(c) The elements of triads belong to
30. In 1913, the English Physicist, Henry
the same group of modern periodic
Moseley observed regularities in the
table
characteristic _______ spectra.
(d) The elements of triads have same
(a) NMR
valency electrons
(b) IR
26. Select the correct chronological order
(c) X-ray
for the discoveries of the following
(d) UV
scientists. [NCERT Page-78]
31. Henry Moseley plotted the graph
Dobereiner, Newlands, Chancourtois,
between √V (V is frequency of X-ray)
Mendeleev
(a) Chancourtois, Dobereiner, against _______ which gave straight line.
Newlands, Mendeleev (a) Atomic number
(b) Dobereiner, Chancourtois, (b) Atomic mass
Newlands, Mendeleey (c) Atomic radius
(c) Dobereiner, Newlands, (d) None of the above
Chancourtois, Mendeleev 32. What does the (Z) represent in the below
(d) Chancourtois, Newlands, graph?
Dobereiner, Mendeleev
27. The molecular formula of chloride of
Eka-Aluminium and Eka-Silicon
respectively are: [NCERT Page-76]
(a) GaCl3 and SiO4
(a) Atomic mass
(b) AlCl3 and SiCl4
(b) Atomic number
(c) GaCl3 and AlCl3
(c) Frequency
(d) GaCl3 and GeCl4
(d) Atomic radius
28. In the Mendeleev's periodic table, which
33. Who showed that the atomic number is
of the following element instead of
more fundamental property of an
having lower atomic weight was placed
element than its atomic mass?
after the element of higher atomic
(a) Henry Moseley
weight thereby ignoring the order of
(b) Lothar Meyer
increasing atomic weights.
(c) Dobereiner
(a) Iodine
(d) Dmitri Mendeleev
(b) Antimony
34. "Modern Periodic Law" is the
(c) Bromine
modification of-
(d) Molybdenum
(a) Dobereiner's law of triads
29. Which of the following is correct about
(b) Newlands law of octaves
Eka-Aluminium and Eka-Silicon?
(c) Mendeleev's periodic law
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(d) Lothar Meyer's law
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(a) The physical and chemical (d) 18
properties of the elements are 42. The periodic number corresponds to the
periodic functions of their atomic highest _______.
radius (a) Principal Quantum number
(b) The physical and chemical (b) Azimuthal Quantum number
properties of the elements are (c) Spin Quantum number
periodic functions of their atomic (d) Magnetic Quantum number
mass 43. The number of element present in first
(c) The physical and chemical period of Modern periodic table is:
properties of the elements are (a) 8
periodic functions of their atomic (b) 18
number (c) 3
(d) Both (b) and (c) (d) 2
36. How many naturally occurring elements 44. The number of elements present in the
are there in periodic table? 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th periods
(a) 90 respectively are:
(b) 84 (a) 2, 8, 8, 18, 32
(c) 104 (b) 8, 8, 8, 8, 18
(d) 94 (c) 8, 8, 18, 18, 32
37. The horizontal rows in modern periodic (d) 8, 8, 18, 32, 32
table are called _______. 45. Which was the incomplete period in the
(a) Groups long form of the Modern period table?
(b) Series (a) 7th period
(c) Period (b) 4th period
(d) Both (b) and (c) (c) 1st period
38. The vertical columns in modern periodic (d) 6th period
table are known as _______. 46. Which of the following period of Modern
(a) Group periodic table contain lanthanoids?
(b) Period (a) 4th
(c) Family (b) 5th
(d) Both (a) and (c) (c) 6th
39. In which of the following, the elements (d) 7th
having similar outer electronic 47. Which of the following period of the long
configurations are arranged/placed? form of Modern periodic table contains
(a) Periods Actinoid?
(b) Series (a) 5th
(c) Groups (b) 6th
(d) None of the above (c) 4th
40. How many periods are there in modern (d) 7th
periodic table? 48. The number of lanthanoids and
(a) 7 actinoids respectively present in the
(b) 14 sixth and seventh periods are:
(c) 6 (a) 14, 28
(d) 18 (b) 7, 7
41. How many groups are there in modern (c) 14, 14
periodic table? (d) 14, 7
(a) 7 49. Which of the scientists given below
(b) 14 discovered that periodic table should be
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[NCERT Page-78] (d) 2 nil
(a) Mendeleev 56. What could be the IUPAC name and
(b) Newlands symbol for an element having atomic
(c) Moseley number 140?
(d) Lothar Meyer (a) Untetranilium, utn
50. How many elements are there in 6th (b) Unquadnilium, uqn
period of periodic table? (c) Untetraunilium, utn
[NCERT Page-78] (d) Unquadnilium, uqi
(a) 18 57. What would be the IUPAC name and
(b) 8 symbol for an element having atomic
(c) 30 number 120?
(d) 32 (a) Unbinilium, Ubn
51. The long form of periodic table consists (b) Unbioctium, Ubo
of [NCERT Page-78] (c) Unniloctium, Uno
(a) seven periods and eight groups (d) Ununbium, Uub
(b) seven periods and eighteen groups 58. According to IUPAC, nomenclature the
(c) eight periods and eighteen groups symbol of the element 121 will be?
(d) eighteen periods and eight groups (a) Unu
52. Modern periodic table is based on the (b) Udu
atomic number of the elements. The (c) Ubu
experiment which proved the (d) Ubn
significance of the atomic number was 59. What would be the IUPAC official name
[NCERT Page-78] of element with atomic number 112?
(a) Millikan's oil drop experiment (a) Copernicium
(b) Mosley's work on X-ray spectra (b) Rutherfordium
(c) Bragg's work on X-ray diffraction (c) Bohrium
(d) Discovery of X-rays by Rontgen (d) Livermorium
60. What would be the IUPAC official name
3.4 Nomenclature of Elements With
of element with atomic number 107?
Atomic Number > 100
(a) Copernicium
53. Which of the following is the name of the
(b) Bohrium
element having atomic number 104?
(c) Rutherfordium
(a) Rutherfordium
(d) Mendelevium
(b) Unnilquadium
61. Which atomic number element is named
(c) Both (a) and (b)
after Russian chemist Dmitri
(d) None of these
Mendeleev?
54. The IUPAC name of the element with
(a) 101
atomic number 104 is:
(b) 112
(a) Rutherfordium
(c) 104
(b) Kurchatovium
(d) 105
(c) Neptunium
62. The symbol and IUPAC name for the
(d) Unnilquadium
element with atomic number 120,
55. Which of the following notation for
respectively are: [NCERT Page-80]
IUPAC nomenclature is not correctly
(a) Ubn and unbinilium
matched?
(b) Ubn and unbiunium
Digit Name
(c) Ubn and unnibium
(a) 1 Un
(d) Ubn and unnilium
(b) 9 enn
63. What is the IUPAC name of the element
(c) 4 quad
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[NCERT Page-80] 70. Which of the following principle
(a) Unununnium quantum number correspond to third
(b) Unnilquadium period?
(c) Ununquadium (a) n = 2
(d) Unnilennium (b) n = 3
64. The IUPAC nomenclature of an element (c) n = 4
with electronic configuration (d) None of the above
[Rn]5f 6d 7s is:
14 1 2
[NCERT Page-80] 71. The last element of 2nd and 3rd period
(a) Unnilbium respectively are:
(b) Unnilunium (a) Argon, Neon
(c) Unnilquadium (b) Neon, Argon
(d) Unniltrium (c) Fluorine, Neon
(d) Neon, Chlorine
3.5 Electronic Configuration of Elements
72. How many elements are there in third
& The Periodic Table
period of the Modern periodic table?
65. The _______ indicates the value of n for
(a) 16
the outermost or valence shell.
(b) 14
(a) Group
(c) 18
(b) Period
(d) 8
(c) Both (a) and (b)
73. The filling of e- in d-orbital start with
(d) None of these
which period?
66. The number of elements in each period
(a) Third
is _______ the number of atomic orbitals
(b) Fourth
available in the energy level that is being
(c) Second
filled.
(d) Fifth
(a) equal to
74. How many elements are there in 4th
(b) thrice
period?
(c) half of
(a) 2
(d) twice
(b) 8
67. Lowest number of elements are present
(c) 18
in
(d) 32
(a) 1st period
75. The correct order of filling electrons in
(b) 2nd period
orbital of the fourth period is:
(c) 3rd period
(a) 4s > 4p > 3d
(d) 4th period
(b) 4s > 3d > 4p
68. The number of e− and electronic
(c) 4p > 4s > 3d
configuration in/of beryllium
(d) 3s > 3p > 3d
respectively are:
76. From which of the following period the
(a) 3, 1s22s1
transition series starts?
(b) 4, 1s22s2
(a) 2nd
(c) 5, 1s22s2
(b) 3rd
(d) 2, 1s2
(c) 4th
69. The total number of elements in seconds
(d) 5th
period is:
77. In which of the following period, the 3d
(a) 8
transition series elements are present?
(b) 10
(a) Third
(c) 6
(b) Fourth
(d) 18
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78. Which period of the Modern periodic 86. Which orbitals are filled in seventh
table contain 4d transition series? period?
(a) Third (a) 6s, 4f, 5d, 6p
(b) Fourth (b) 7s, 4f, 5d, 6p
(c) Fifth (c) 7s, 5f, 6d, 7p
(d) Sixth (d) 7s, 6f, 6d, 7p
79. The 4d transition series starting at: 87. Which of the following period contains
(a) Scandium man-made radioactive elements?
(b) Yttrium (a) 6th
(c) Lanthanum (b) 5th
(d) Rubidium (c) 7th
80. The sixth period of the Modern periodic (d) 8th
table correspond to: 88. At which atomic number, the seventh
(a) n = 5 period ends?
(b) n = 6 (a) 120
(c) n = 4 (b) 110
(d) n = 7 (c) 118
81. The sixth period of Modern periodic (d) 104
table contain how many elements? 89. The elements with atomic number 118
(a) 18 belongs to which family?
(b) 32 (a) Halogen
(c) 64 (b) Chalcogen
(d) 8 (c) Noble gases
82. In sixth period, the successive electrons (d) Lanthanoid
enters in which of the following orbitals? 90. Which of the following periods contain
(a) 5s, 4f, 5d, 6p 5f inner transition series?
(b) 6s, 4f, 5d, 5p (a) Sixth
(c) 6s, 4f, 5d, 6p (b) Seventh
(d) 4s, 4f, 4d, 4p (c) Fifth
83. Which of the following period contains (d) Fourth
4f inner transition series? 91. The 5f-inner transition series is also
(a) 5th known as:
(b) 6th (a) Lanthanoid series
(c) 7th (b) Actinoid series
(d) 4th (c) Both (a) and (b)
84. The filling of 4f orbitals begins with (d) None of the above
_______ and ends at _______ to give 4f- 92. Pick out the correct statements regard
inner transition series. elements in same vertical column or
(a) Lanthanum, Lutetium group?
(b) Lutetium, Lanthanum (a) They have similar valence shell
(c) Cerium, Lutetium electronic configuration.
(d) Lutetium, Cerium (b) They have same number of
85. The 4f-inner transition series is called electrons in the outer orbitals.
as: (c) They have similar properties.
(a) Actinoid series (d) All of the above
(b) Lanthanoid series 93. Alkali metals have _______ valence shell
(c) Noble series electronic configuration.
(d) None of the above (a) ns2
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(c) ns1 np1 100. Which of the following pairs has both
(d) None of the above members from the same period of the
94. Which of the following electronic periodic table? [NCERT Page-83]
configuration is not correctly matched? (a) Na − Ca
(a) Fr → [Rn] 7s1 (b) Na − Cl
(b) Na → [Ne] 3s1 (c) Ca − Cl
(c) K → [Kr] 4s1 (d) Cl − Br
(d) Cs → [Xe] 6s1 101. The elements which are characterized
95. Element with electronic configuration by the outer electronic configuration 𝑛𝑠1
1s 2 2s2 2p6 3s 2 3p6 3d10 4s 2 4p6 4d10 5s2 5p3 to ns 2 np6 are collectively called-
belongs to the following group of the (a) Transition elements
periodic table [NCERT Page-82] (b) Representative elements
(a) 5th (c) Lanthanides
(b) 15th (d) Inner transition elements
(c) 3rd 102. 𝑓-Block elements are called inner
(d) 17th transition elements because
96. In the modern periodic table one of the [NCERT Page-84]
following does not have appropriate (a) they have properties similar to
position [NCERT Page-84] those of transition elements
(a) transition elements (b) they exist in between transition
(b) inert gases elements
(c) inner transition elements (c) the last electron enters into the 𝑓-
(d) halogens orbital of the penultimate shell
97. Element "E" belongs to the period 4 and (d) the last electron enters into any
group 16 of the periodic table. The orbital of penultimate shell
valence shell electron configuration of 103. An element, which belongs to third
the element, which is just above ' 𝐸 ' in period and group 16 in the periodic
the group is: [NCERT Page-82] table has electronic configuration.
(a) 3s 2 , 3p4 [NCERT Page-82]
(b) 3d10 , 4s 2 , 4p4 (a) 1s , 2s 2p , 3s 3p
2 2 6 2 3

(c) 4d10 , 5s 2 , 5p4 (b) 1s 2 , 2s 2 2p6 , 3s 2 3p4

(d) 2s 2 , p4 (c) 1s 2 , 2s 2 2p6 , 3s 2 3p5
98. The electronic configuration of four (d) 1s 2 , 2s 2 2p4
elements are given below. Which 104. In the long form of the periodic table all
elements does not belong to the same the non-metals are placed in
family as others? [NCERT Page-82] [NCERT Page-85]
(a) [Xe]4f 14 5d10 6s2 (a) 𝑠-block
(b) [Kr]4d10 5s2 (b) 𝑝-block
(c) [Ne]3s2 3p5 (c) 𝑓-block
(d) [Ar]3d10 4s2 (d) 𝑑-block
99. The elements with atomic numbers 105. Which of the following period contains
9,17,35,53 and 85 belong to- most of the manmade radioactive
[NCERT Page-84] elements? [NCERT Page-84]
(a) alkali metals (a) Seventh
(b) alkaline earth metals (b) Fifth
(c) halogens (c) Sixth
(d) noble gases (d) Both (a) and (c)
106. The electronic configuration of an
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atomic number of the element, which is (c) 4
just below the above element in the (d) 6
periodic table? [NCERT Page-84] 112. The four block in the modern periodic
(a) 33 table are
(b) 34 (a) s, p, d, f
(c) 36 (b) s, p, d, g
(d) 49 (c) s, d, f, h
107. An element X belongs to fourth period (d) s, g, p, h
and fifteenth group of the periodic table. 113. For which two elements there is
Which one of the following is true ambiguity in their partitioning in
regarding the outer electronic periodic table?
configuration of? It has (a) H, Li
[NCERT Page-84] (b) H, He
(a) Partially filled 𝑑-orbitals and (c) He, Ne
completely filled 𝑠-orbitals (d) Na, H
(b) Completely filled 𝑠-orbital and 114. Which of the following element has
completely filled 𝑝-orbitals characteristic properties of noble gases?
(c) Completely filled 𝑠-orbital and half- (a) H
filled 𝑝-orbitals (b) Be
(d) Half-filled 𝑑-robitals and (c) He
completely filled 𝑠-orbitals (d) F
108. An element has electronic configuration 115. Hydrogen shows similarities with
1s 2 2s2 2p6 3s 2 3p4 . [NCERT Page-84] (a) Alkali metal
rd
(a) Period = 3 , block = 𝑝, group = 16 (b) Alkaline earth metal
th
(b) Period = 5 , block = 𝑠, group = 1 (c) Halogens
rd
(c) Period = 3 , block = 𝑝, group = 10 (d) Both (a) and (c)
th
(d) Period = 4 , block = 𝑑, group = 12 116. Which of the following elements form
109. Element having atomic no. of 56 belongs basic oxide? [NCERT Page-94]
to which of the following block of (a) Aluminium
periodic table? [NCERT Page-84] (b) Carbon
(a) 𝑝-block (c) Nitrogen
(b) 𝑑-block (d) Magnesium
(c) 𝑓-block 117. Elements of which group form anions
(d) 𝑠-block most readily? [NCERT Page-89]
110. Which of the given elements A, B, C, D (a) Oxygen family
and E with atomic number 2, 3, 7, 10 (b) Nitrogen family
and 30 respectively belong to the same (c) Halogens
period? [NCERT Page-81] (d) Alkali metals
(a) A, B, C 118. Which of the following is non-metallic?
(b) B, C, D [NCERT Page-85]
(c) A, D, E (a) B
(d) B, D, E (b) Be
(c) Mg
3.6 Electronic Configuration & Types of
(d) Al
Elements: s, p, d, f Block
119. The only non-metal which is liquid at
111. How many blocks are there in periodic ordinary temperature is
table? [NCERT Page-85]
(a) 5 (a) Hg
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(c) Na 126. The van der Waal and covalent radii of
(d) None of these fluorine atom respectively from the
120. Arrange the following elements in the following figure are:
order of their increasing non-metallic
character Li, O, C, Be, F
[NCERT Page-91]
(a) F < O < C < Be < Li
(b) Li < Be < C < O < F
(c) F < O < C < Be < Li
(d) F < O < Be < C < Li
121. Which of the following elements show (a) 219pm, 72pm
the given properties? [NCERT Page-84] (b) 75pm, 72pm
(i) All elements are metals. (c) 147pm, 72pm
(ii) Most of the elements form coloured (d) 147pm, 144pm
ions, exhibit variable valence and 127. As we move across the second period
paramagnetism. from C to F ionisation enthalpy increases
(iii) Oftently used as catalysts. but the trend from C to F for ionisation
(a) Chalcogens enthalpy is C < O < N < F. This is
(b) Transition elements because- [NCERT Page-88]
(c) Inner transition elements (a) atomic radii of O > atomic radii of
(d) Representative elements N
122. Element X forms a chloride with the (b) electronic configuration of N is
formula XCl2, which is a solid with a high more stable than electronic
melting point. 𝑋 would most likely be in configuration of O
the same group of the periodic table as: (c) atomic radii of N > atomic radii of
[NCERT Page-85] O
(a) Na (d) None of these
(b) Ca 128. Covalent radii of atoms varies in range
(c) Al of 72pm to 133pm from F to I while that
(d) Si of noble gases He to Xe varies from
123. Which is a metalloid? [NCERT Page-85] 120pm to 220pm. This is because in case
(a) Pb of noble gases [NCERT Page-86]
(b) Sb (a) covalent radius is very large
(c) Bi (b) van der Waal radius is considered
(d) Zn (c) metallic radii is considered
124. Which of the following elements are (d) None of these
found in pitch blende? 129. Why the size of an anion is larger than
[NCERT Page-78] the parent atom? [NCERT Page-87]
(a) Actinium and protoactinium (a) Due to increased repulsion among
(b) Neptunium and plutonium the electrons.
(c) Actinium only (b) Due to decrease in effective nuclear
(d) Both (a) and (b) charge.
125. The order of increasing sizes of atomic (c) Due to increased in effective
radii among the elements O, S, Se and nuclear charge.
As is: [NCERT Page-85] (d) Both (a) and (b)
(a) As < S < O < Se 3.6.1 The s-Block Elements
(b) O < S < As < Se 130. Which of the following family belongs to
(c) Se < S < As < O s–block?
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(b) Alkaline earth metal (c) 11, 17
(c) Halogens (d) 6, 18
(d) Both (a) and (b) 138. Which of the following elements are
131. The outermost shell electronic called the representative or main group
configuration of alkali and alkaline element?
earth metal respectively are: (a) s-block elements
(a) ns1, ns1 (b) p-block elements
(b) ns1, ns2 (c) d-block elements
(c) ns2, ns1 (d) Both (a) and (b)
(d) ns2, ns2 139. The general outermost electronic
132. Which of the following statement(s) is configuration of p-block element is:
correct regarding s-block element? (a) ns2np1-6
(a) They are all reactive metal (b) ns1np1-6
(b) They have low ionization enthalpy (c) ns0np1-6
(c) They lose the outermost electron to (d) ns2np3
form 1+ or 2+ ion 140. The general outermost electronic
(d) All of the above configuration of noble gases is:
133. Pick out the incorrect statement(s) (a) ns2np3
regard s-block elements (b) ns1np6
(a) Alkali metals loses outermost e - to (c) ns2np6
form 1+ ion (d) ns1np3
(b) Alkaline earth metals lose 141. For which of the following group, the
outermost e to form 2+ ion
- valence shell orbital are completely
(c) Because of high reactivity s-block filled?
elements are found pure in nature (a) Halogens
(d) The metallic character and (b) Noble gases
reactivity increase down the group (c) Chalogens
134. The correct reactivity of alkali metal is: (d) Lanthanides
(a) Cs > Rb > K > Na > Li 142. Which of the following is incorrect
(b) Cs < Rb < K < Na < Li regarding noble gases?
(c) Cs > Rb > K > Na < Li (a) Noble gases exhibit very high
(d) Cs < Rb < K < Na > Li chemical reactivity
135. The correct order of metallic character (b) Noble gases exhibit very low
of alkali metals is: chemical reactivity
(a) Cs < Rb < K < Na < Li (c) General outermost shell electronic
(b) Cs > Rb > K > Na > Li configuration is ns2np6
(c) Cs > Rb > K > Na < Li (d) Noble gases are present at the end
(d) None of the above of each period
136. The compounds of the s-block elements, 143. Group 17 elements known as:
with the exception of these of _______ (a) Chalogens
and _______ are predominantly ionic. (b) Halogens
(a) lithium, magnesium (c) Noble gases
(b) hydrogen, lithium (d) Lanthanide
(c) beryllium, lithium 144. Group 16 elements is known as:
(d) calcium, Sodium (a) Chalcogen
137. The p-block elements comprise those (b) Pnictogen
belonging to group _______ to _______. (c) Noble gases
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145. Pick out the correct statement(s) about 151. The d-block elements are all:
halogens and chalcogens? (a) Non-metals
(a) These two group of elements have (b) Metals
highly negative electron gain (c) Metalloid
enthalpies (d) None of the above
(b) Halogens readily add one e- to 152. Which of the following statements is/are
attain the stability true regarding d-block elements?
(c) Chalogens readily odd two e- to (a) They mostly formed coloured ion
attain the stability (b) They exhibit variable valency
(d) All of the above (oxidation sate)
146. The non-metallic character of p-block (c) They show paramagnetism and
elements _______ as we move from left to oftenly used as catalyst
right across a period. (d) All of the above
(a) Decrease 153. Which of the following is the general
(b) Increase outer shell electronic configuration of
(c) Remain equal Zn, Cd and Hg?
(d) Have irregular trend (a) nd10 ns2
147. The metallic character of p-block (b) (n-1)d10 ns2
elements _______ as we go down the (c) (n-1)d10 ns2
group. (d) (n-1)d10 ns1
(a) Decrease
3.6.4 The f-Block Element (Inner-
(b) Increase
Transition Element)
(c) Have irregular trend
154. The two rows of elements at the bottom
(d) None of the above
of the periodic table are called:
3.6.3 The d-Block Element (Transition (a) Lanthanoid and transition element
Elements) (b) Lanthanoid and Actinoid
148. The d-block elements belong to group (c) Actinoid and transition element
_______ in the centre of the periodic (d) Halogens and transition elements
table. 155. Which of the following is not correctly
(a) 2 to 12 matched?
(b) 3 to 12 (a) Lanthanoids ⟶ 𝐶𝑒(𝑍 =
(c) 4 to 12 58) – 𝐿𝑢(𝑍 = 71)
(d) 1 to 12 (b) 3𝑑 transition series ⟶ 𝑆𝑐(𝑍 =
149. Why group 3 to 12 elements are referred 21) – 𝑍𝑢(𝑍 = 30)
to as d-block elements? (c) Actinoids ⟶ 𝑇ℎ(𝑍 = 90) – 𝐿𝑟(𝑍 =
(a) Filling of inner d-orbitals by 103)
electrons take place (d) 4𝑑 transition ⟶ 𝑌(𝑍 = 39) – 𝐻𝑔(𝑍 =
(b) Filling of outer d-orbitals by 80)
electrons take place 156. What is the outer shell electronic
(c) Filling of p-orbital by electrons configuration of f-block elements?
take place (a) (n-2) f1-14 (n-1)d0-1 ns2
(d) Both (a) and (b) (b) (n-1) f1-14 (n-1)d0-1 ns2
150. What is the general outer electronic (c) nf1-14 nd0-1 ns2
configuration of d-block elements? (d) (n-2) f1-14 (n-1)d0-10 ns2
(a) nd1-10 ns0-2 157. In f-block elements, the last e- added to
(b) (n-1)d1-10 ns2 each element is filled in which orbital?
(c) (n-1)d1-10 ns0-2 (a) (n-1)f
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(c) (n-2)f (d) None of the above
(d) (n-1)d 165. Non-metals are located at the _______
158. The two series of f-block elements are hand side of the periodic table.
called (a) Top right
(a) Transition elements (b) Top left
(b) Inner transition elements (c) Bottom right
(c) Halogen series (d) Bottom left
(d) None of the above 166. In a horizontal row of the modern
159. The elements after uranium are called periodic table the property of elements
(a) Inner transition elements changes from _______ on the left to
(b) Transition elements _______ on the right.
(c) Transuranium elements (a) non-metallic, metallic
(d) Seaborgium elements (b) metallic, non-metallic
160. The elements with atomic number 117 (c) metalloid, non-metallic
and 120 have yet been discovered. In (d) metallic, metalloid
which family/group would you place 167. Pick out the INCORRECT statement
these elements respectively? regarding non-metals.
(a) Group 16 and group 18 (a) They are usually solids or gases at
(b) Group 1 and group 17 room temperature
(c) Group 16 and group 17 (b) They have low melting and boiling
(d) Group 17 and group 2 point (except b & c)
161. Which of the following is not true (c) They are good conductor of heat
regarding the characteristic of metals? and electricity
(a) Metals are usually solid at room (d) They are brittle and are neither
temperature malleable nor ductile
(b) Metal have high melting and 168. Which of the following statements is
boiling points correct?
(c) Metals are good conductors of heat (a) The non-metallic character
and electricity decrease down the group
(d) Metals are neither ductile nor (b) The non-metallic character
malleable increase across the period from left
162. Which of the following metal is liquid at to right
room temperature? (c) Both (a) and (b)
(a) Mercury (d) None of the above
(b) Sodium 169. The elements which show the
(c) Calcium characteristic of both metals and non-
(d) Cesium metals are called _______.
163. Which of the following elements have (a) Semi metals
very low melting point? (b) Metalloids
(a) Ga (c) Transition metal
(b) Cs (d) Both (a) and (b)
(c) Os 170. Which of the following elements is a not
(d) Both (a) and (b) metalloid?
164. Which of the following elements can be (a) Si
flattened into thin sheets and can be (b) B
drawn into wire? (c) Ge
(a) Non-metal (d) As
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3.7 Periodic Trends in Properties of (ii)

Ionization enthalpy is always
Elements positive.
171. In the ions P 3− , S 2− and Cl− , the (iii) Second ionization enthalpy will be
increasing order of size is: higher than the third ionization
[NCERT Page-87] enthalpy.
(a) Cl , S , P
− 2− 2− (a) Only (ii)
(b) P3− , S 2− , Cl− (b) Only (iii)
(c) S 2− , Cl− , P3− (c) (i) and (iii)
(d) S 2− , P3− , Cl− (d) None of these
172. Arrange the following in increasing 178. The first (Δi 𝐻1 ) and second (Δi 𝐻2 )
order of ionic radii? C 4 , N 3− , F − , O2− ionization enthalpies (in kJmol−1 ) and
[NCERT Page-87] the electron gain enthalpy (Δeg 𝐻 ) (in
(a) C < N < O < F −
4− 3− 2− kJmol−1 ) of the elements I, II, III, IV and
(b) N 3− < C 4− < O2− < F − V are given below: [NCERT Page-88]
(c) F − < O2− < N 3− < C 4 Element Δi 𝐇1 Δi H2 Δeg H

(d) O2− < F − < N 3− < C 4 I 520 7300 -60

173. The correct order of melting point is:
II 419 3051 -48
(a) Be > Mg > Ca > Sr
III 1681 3374 -328
(b) Sr > Ca > Mg > Be
(c) Be > Ca > Mg > Sr IV 1008 1846 -295

(d) Be > Ca > Sr > Mg V 2372 5251 +48

174. The correct decreasing order for metallic The most reactive metal and the least
character is: [NCERT Page-91] reactive non-metal of these are
(a) Na > Mg > Be > Si > P respectively
(b) P > Si > Be > Mg > Na (a) I and V
(c) Si > P > Be > Na > Mg (b) V and II
(d) Be > Na > Mg > Si > P (c) II and V
175. Arrange S, P, As in order of increasing (d) IV and V
ionisation energy 179. Among the following transition
(a) S < P < As elements, pick out the
(b) P < S < As element/elements with highest second
(c) As < S < P ionization energy. [NCERT Page-88]
(d) As < P < S (i) V( At. no = 23)
176. Of the given electronic configurations (ii) Cr (At. no = 24)
for the elements, which electronic (iii) Mn( At. no = 25)
configuration indicates that there will (iv) Cu (At. no = 29)
be abnormally high difference in the (v) Zn( At. no = 30)
second and third ionization energy for (a) i and iii
the element? [NCERT Page-88] (b) ii and iv
(a) 1s 2s 2p 3s
2 2 6 2
(c) ii and v
(b) 1s 2 2s2 2p6 3s1 (d) only iv
(c) 1s 2 2s2 2p6 3s 2 3p1 180. Halogens and chalcogens family have
(d) 1s 2 2s2 2p6 3s 2 3p2 highly electron gain enthalpy.
177. Which of the following statement(s) [NCERT Page-89]
is/are incorrect? [NCERT Page-88] (a) negative
(i) Ionization enthalpy is expressed in (b) positive
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181. The correct order of electron gain [NCERT Page-93]
enthalpies of Cl, F, Te and Po is: (a) Mg
[NCERT Page-89] (b) Be
(a) F < Cl < Te < Po (c) Ca
(b) Po < Te < F < Cl (d) Sr
(c) Te < Po < Cl < F 187. Which is the correct order of
(d) Cl < F < Te < Po electronegativity? [NCERT Page-90]
182. The element with positive electron gain (a) F > N < O > C
enthalpy is: [NCERT Page-90] (b) F > N > O > C
(a) hydrogen (c) F > N > O < C
(b) sodium (d) F < N < O = C
(c) oxygen 188. The correct order of decreasing
(d) neon electronegativity values among the
183. Consider the following statements elements I-beryllium, II-oxygen, III-
[NCERT Page-87 & 91] nitrogen and IV-magnesium is:
(i) The radius of an anion is larger [NCERT Page-91]
than that of the parent atom. (a) II > III > I > IV
(ii) The ionization energy generally (b) III > IV > II > I
increases with increasing atomic (c) I > II > III > IV
number in a period. (d) I > II > IV > III
(iii) The electronegativity of elements 189. Which of the following elements in
increases on moving down a group. considered as a metalloid?
Which of the above statements is/are [NCERT Page-85]
correct? (a) Sc
(a) (i) alone (b) Pb
(b) (ii) alone (c) Bi
(c) (i) and (ii) (d) Te
(d) (ii) and (ii) 190. The elements with zero electron affinity
184. Which of the following metals requires are [NCERT Page-89 & 90]
the radiation of highest frequency to (a) Boron and Carbon
cause the emission of electrons? (b) Beryllium and Helium
[NCERT Page-88] (c) Lithium and Sodium
(a) Na (d) Fluorine and Chlorine
(b) Mg 191. Which is not the correct order for the
(c) K stated property. [NCERT Page-87-90]
(d) Ca (a) Ba > Sr > Mg; atomic radius
185. Which of the following represents the (b) F > O > N; first ionization enthalpy
correct order of increasing electron gain (c) Cl > F > I; electron affinity
enthalpy with negative sign for the (d) O > Se > Te; electronegativity
elements O, S, F and Cl? 192. The compounds of the 𝑠-block elements,
[NCERT Page-89] with the exception of lithium and ...X...
(a) Cl < F < O < S are predominantly ionic. Here, X refers
(b) O < S < F < Cl to-
(c) F < S < O < Cl (a) hydrogen
(d) S < O < Cl < F (b) helium
186. An element A of group 1 shows (c) magnesium
similarity to an element B belonging to (d) beryllium
group 2. If A has maximum hydration 193. Alkali metals are powerful reducing
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(a) these are metals (b) Increase across a period
(b) their ionic radii are large (c) Remains same across a period
(c) these are monovalent (d) Does not follow a particular trend
(d) their ionisation potential is low 201. The correct reason for decrease of
194. An element having electronic atomic radius across a period is:
configuration 1s 2s 2p 3s 3p 4s forms
2 2 6 2 6 1 (a) Effective nuclear charge remains
[NCERT Page-94] same across a period
(a) Acidic oxide (b) Effective nuclear charge increase
(b) Basic oxide across a period
(c) Amphoteric oxide (c) Effective nuclear charge decrease
(d) Neutral oxide across a period
195. Which of the following sequence (d) None of these
correctly represents the decreasing 202. The correct order of atomic radii of given
acidic nature of oxides? elements is:
[NCERT Page-94] (a) Li > Be > B > C > N > O > F
(a) Li2 O > BeO > B2 O3 > CO2 > N2 O3 (b) Li < Be < B < C < N < O < F
(b) N2 O3 > CO2 > B2 O3 > BeO > Li2 O (c) B < Li < Be < C < N < O < F
(c) CO2 > N2 O3 > B2 O3 > BeO > Li2 O (d) Li > Be > C > B > O > N > F
(d) B2 O3 > CO2 > N2 O3 > Li2 O > BeO 203. Given element are Na, Mg, Al, Si, Cl,
196. Which of the following property of which element has lowest atomic radii?
element is directlyrelated to (a) Mg
electronegativity? [NCERT Page-90-91] (b) Al
(a) Atomic radius (c) Si
(b) Ionization enthalpy (d) Cl
(c) Non-metallic character 204. In a group generally, atomic size _______
(d) None of these from Top to bottom.
(a) Remains same
3.7.1 Trends in Physical Properties
(b) Increase
197. Within a period, which has max
(c) Decrease
reactivity:
(d) All of these
(a) Group 1 element
205. The correct order of variation of atomic
(b) Group 18 element
radii across group 17 is:
(c) Group 13 element
(a) F < Cl < Br < Al < I
(d) Group 2 element
(b) Cl < F < Br < I < Al
198. Half of internuclear distance in a
(c) F < Cl < I < Br < Al
covalently bonded molecules in called
(d) F < Cl < Br < I < Al
_______.
206. A cation is smaller than its parent atom
(a) Metallic radius
because
(b) Ionic radius
(a) It has fewer electrons and nucleus
(c) Covalent radius
charge remains same
(d) Both (b) and (c)
(b) It has greater electrons and
199. What will covalent radius of chlorine
nucleus charge radius same
atom?
(c) It has same electrons and nucleus
(a) 196
charge radius same
(b) 99
(d) None of these
(c) 199
207. The size of anion is larger than parent
(d) 115
atom because
200. The atomic size generally _______.
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(b) There is a decrease in effective (a) 1E1 = 1E2 = 1E3
nuclear charge (b) 1E1 > 1E2 > 1E3
(c) Both (a) and (b) are correct (c) 1E1 < 1E2 < 1E3
(d) None of these (d) 1E1 = 1E2 > 1E3
208. The atoms and ions which contains the 216. The first ionization enthalpy generally
same number of electrons are called (a) Increase across a period
_______. (b) Decrease across a period
(a) Isoprotonic species (c) Remains same
(b) Isoelectronic species (d) None of these
(c) Isotopes species 217. The ionization enthalpy generally
(d) None of these (a) Decrease down the group
209. Which among the following are (b) Increase down the group
isoelectronic species? (c) Remains same
(a) O2- (d) None of these
(b) F- 218. Which of the following order is correct
(c) Na+ for first ionization enthalpy of following
(d) All of these elements
210. Given elements are Mg, Na2+, Al, Al3+, (a) B < Be < N < O
which among the following will have (b) Be < B < N < O
smallest size? (c) B < Be < O < N
(a) Mg2+ (d) B < O < Be < N
(b) Al3+
Electron Gain Enthalpy
(c) Al
219. When an electron is added to a neutral
(d) Mg
gaseous atom to convert it into a
211. Energy required to remove on a electron
negative ion, the enthalpy change is
from outermost shell of isolated gaseous
called as
atom is:
(a) Electron affinity
(a) Ionization Enthalpy
(b) Electron gain enthalpy
(b) Electron gain enthalpy
(c) Ionization enthalpy
(c) Electron affinity
(d) None of the above
(d) None of these
220. The process of adding an electron to
212. The unit of ionization enthalpy is:
atom can be
(a) kJ
(a) Exothermic
(b) kJ/mol
(b) Endothermic
(c) kJ/kg
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of these
(d) None of these
213. Ionization enthalpy are always
221. Why does group 17 elements have very
(a) Negative
high negative electron gain enthalpy?
(b) Positive
(a) Because they attain noble gas
(c) Zero
configuration
(d) None of these
(b) Because they lose noble gas
214. The second ionization enthalpy is
configuration
_______ than first I.E.
(c) Because they have small size
(a) Higher
(d) None of these
(b) Lower
222. Which among the following have large
(c) Same
positive electron gain enthalpy?
(d) Can’t connect
(a) Group 17 elements
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(c) Group 18 elements 229. Ability of an atom to attract shared e- is
(d) All of these called _______.
223. Generally, electron gain enthalpy (a) Electron affinity
(a) Become more negative with (b) Electron negativity
increase in atomic number (c) Ionization potential
(b) Become more negative with (d) None of these
decrease in atomic number 230. In general electron negativity
(c) Remains same (a) Increase across a period from left
(d) None of these to right
224. Given elements are P, S, Cl, F, which of (b) Decrease down the group
the following will have most negative (c) Both (a) and (b)
electron gain enthalpy (d) None of these
(a) Cl 231. Which among the following is the
(b) S correct order of E.N.?
(c) F (a) C > N > O > F
(d) P (b) C < N < O < F
225. As we go down the group (c) N < C < F < O
(a) The value of electron gain enthalpy (d) C < O < F < N
becomes less –ve 232. The correct order of E.N. among element
(b) The value of electron gain enthalpy is:
becomes more +ve (a) Li < Na < K
(c) The value of electron gain enthalpy (b) Li = Na = K
becomes less +ve (c) Li > Na > K
(d) Anything can happen, depending (d) None of these
in elements 233. Which among the following has highest
226. Select correct statement about the E.N.?
electron gain enthalpy- (a) Cl
(a) 2nd period element is higher than (b) F
3rd (c) I
(b) 3rd period element is higher than (d) Br
2nd 234. Which of the following statement is
(c) Generally, remains constant in a correct?
group (a) E.N. directly related to non –
(d) Generally, remains constant in a metallic character
period (b) F has highest E.N.
227. Compare electron affinity in the follows- (c) E.N. is inversely related to metallic
(a) O > S character
(b) S > O (d) All of these
(c) Cl > F
3.7.2 Periodic Trends in Chemical
(d) Both (a) and (b)
Properties
228. Compare Electron affinity
Cl, F, S, O Periodicity Of Valence Or Oxidation States
(a) Cl > F > O > S 235. In OF2 molecule, F how many electrons
(b) Cl > F > S > O share with oxygen?
(c) S > O > Cl > F (a) 2
(d) Cl > O > S > F (b) 1
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236. In OF2 molecule, what is the oxidation (a) MgO, CaO
state of F and why? (b) Mg2, CaO
(a) −1, less electronegative (c) Ca2O, MgO
(b) −1, highest electronegative (d) Ba2O, SrO
(c) +2 more electronegative than 245. Correct formula of hydride in group 2nd
oxygen is?
(d) +2 less electronegative than (a) Ca2H
oxygen (b) CaH2
237. In OF2 molecule, how many e- is shared (c) CaH
by oxygen with Fluorine? (d) CaH3
(a) 2 246. Which one is correct formula of oxide in
(b) 1 group 14th is?
(c) 3 (a) PbO2, PbO4
(d) 0 (b) C2O2, C2O4
238. Oxidation state of oxygen in OF2 (c) Si2O, Si2O3
molecule is? (d) Ge2O2, Ge2O3
(a) −2 247. Correct formula of oxide in group 15 is?
(b) +2 (a) N2O3, N2O5
(c) +1 (b) NO3, NO5
(d) +3 (c) N3O2, N5O2
239. In Na2O, oxidation state of oxygen is? (d) NO, PO
(a) −2 248. Which one is correct formula of oxide in
(b) +2 group 15 is?
(c) +1 (a) P4O6
(d) −3 (b) P4O10
240. In Na2O, oxidation state of sodium is? (c) Both (a) and (b)
(a) +1 (d) P4O2
(b) −1 249. The increasing order of electron affinity
(c) +2 for the given electronic configurations of
(d) −2 electron is:
241. Which factors define oxidation state of (I) 1s22s22p63s23p5
an element in a compound? (II) 1s22s22p3
(a) Sharing e− s (III) 1s22s22p5
(b) EN (IV) 1s22s22p63s1
(c) Size (a) II < IV < III < I
(d) Electronic configuration (b) I < II < III < IV
242. Correct formula of hydride in group 1st (c) I < III < II < IV
is? (d) IV < III < II < I
(a) LiH 250. Consider the following information
(b) Li2H about element P and Q:
(c) LiH2 P Period No. Group No.
(d) LiH3 Q 2 15
243. Correct formula of oxide in group 1st is? (a) PQ
(a) K2O (b) P3Q2
(b) KO2 (c) P2Q3
(c) K2O2 (d) PQ2
(d) KO 251. The correct value of ionization
244. Which one is correct formula of oxide in enthalpies (in kJ mol-1) of Si, P Cl and S
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(a) 780, 1012, 999, 1256 256. Indicate the wrong statement on the
(b) 1012, 780, 999, 1256 basis of the periodic table.
(c) 780, 1012, 1256, 999 (a) The most electronegative element
(d) 780, 999, 1012, 1256 in the periodic table is fluorine
252. The electron affinity of the following (b) Scandium is the first transition
elements can be arranged- element and belongs to fourth
(a) Cl > O > N > C period
(b) Cl > O > C > N (c) There are three transition series in
(c) Cl > N > C > O the periodic table each containing
(d) Cl > C > O > N 10 elements
253. Consider the following statements: (d) Along a period halogens have
(I) The radius of an anion is larger maximum negative electron gain
than that of the parent atom. enthalpy
(II) The ionization energy generally 257. What are the correct order of basicity of
increases with increasing atomic hydroxides?
number in a period. (I) Ba(OH)2 > Sr(OH)2 > Mg(OH)2 >
(III) The electronegativity of an element Be(OH)2
is the tendency of an isolated atom (II) Ba(OH)2 < Sr(OH)2 < Mg(OH)2 <
to attract an electron. Be(OH)2
(a) I alone (III) LiOH > Be(OH)2 > B(OH)3
(b) II alone (IV) LiOH < Be(OH)2 < B(OH)3
(c) I and II (a) II, IV
(d) II and III (b) II, III
254. The incorrect statement is: (c) I, III
(a) The second ionization energy of Se (d) III, IV
is greater than that of second 258. What is the common between given
ionization energy of As cations and anions O2-, F-, Na+, Mg2+,
(b) Halogens have highest I.E. in Al3+?
respective period (a) All have same ionic radii
(c) The third ionization energy of F is (b) All are isoelectronic species having
greater than that of third ionization 10 electrons
energy of O (c) All of them belong to the third
(d) The first ionization energy C2+ ion period
is greater than that of first (d) The nature of oxides of all the ions
ionization energy of N2+ ion is basic
255. Fill in the blanks by picking the correct 259. Select incorrect statements:
option. (I) Ionization potential and size
There are _______ groups and _______ remains unaffect on Zeff increment.
periods in the extended form of periodic (II) Metallic characters increases with
table. The group, all members of which lowering in ionization potential
are in gaseous state under ordinary value
conditions is _______ group. Most (III) Lanthanoid contraction is
electropositive elements belong to responsible for higher ionization
_______ group. potential than accepted values for
(a) 16, 8, 17, 2 5d series element
(b) 16, 8, 18, 1 (IV) Half filled and fullflied electronic
(c) 8, 7, 0, 2 configuration does not affect the
(d) 18, 7, 18, 1 periodicity in ionisation potential
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(b) II, III d. An element s. th
17 group
(c) III, IV with the ground
(d) I, IV state electron
260. Which of the following is correct order of configuration
2 10
metallic character? [Ar]4s 3d
(a) P < Si < Na < Be < Mg (a) a-r, b-s, c-q, d-p
(b) Be < Mg < P < Na < Si (b) a-p, b-s, c-q, d-r
(c) Si < Be < Mg < Na < P (c) a-r, b-s, c-p, d-q
(d) P < Si < Be < Mg < Na (d) a-s, b-p, c-q, d-r
261. Which of the following represent correct 265. Which of the following statement is
order of size of central metal element? wrong?
(I) K2MnO4 (a) Order of atomic size: Fe > Co > Ni
(II) MnO3F (b) (IE)2 of Li is higher among the
(III) MnF4 metals in periodic table
(IV) Mn2O5 (c) Electron affinity of selenium is
(a) II > I > IV > III greater than oxygen
(b) II < I < IV < III (d) Both (a) and (b)
(c) III > I > IV > II 266. The decreasing order of second I.P. of K,
(d) II > IV > I > III Ca and Ba is: (K = 19, Ca = 20, Ba = 56)
262. Which of the following represent (a) K > Ca > Ba
incorrect order of ionization energy? (b) Ca > Ba > K
(a) Si > Ge > Pb > Sn (c) Ba > K > Ca
(b) Al < Si < P < S (d) K > Ba > Ca
(c) B > Tl > Ga > Al > In 267. Which of the following involves
(d) O+ > O > O− maximum amount of release energy?
263. Which is mismatched regarding the (a) N + e− ⟶ N −
position of the element as given below? (b) O + e− ⟶ O−
(a) X(Z = 89) – f block, 6th period (c) O− + e− ⟶ O−2
(b) Y(Z = 100) – f block, 7th period (d) F + e− ⟶ F −
(c) Z(Z = 115) – d block, 7th period 268. The correct order of Electron affinity is
(d) Both (a) and (c) (a) Li, Be, B, C
264. The column-1 has certain details about (b) Si, P, S, Cl
the elements of s-, p- and d-block (c) Cl, F, Br, I
elements. Match those with the group (d) Mg, Na, Al, Si
number of elements listed in column-2: 269. Which of the following the correct
Column-1 Column-2 increasing order of radius?
(element(s)) (group (a) As3- < Br- < K+ < Mg2+
number) (b) Mg2+ < K+ < Br- < As3-
a. An element p. 8th group (c) Mg2+ < K+ < As3- < Br-
whose fourth (d) K+ < Mg2+ < Br- < As3-
shell contains
270. Which of the following grouping
two p-electrons
b. An element q. 12th group represent a collection of isoelectronic
whose valence species?
shell contains (Atomic number, Cs = 53 and Br = 35)
one unpaired p- (a) N3-, F-, Na+
electron (b) Ca2+, Cs+, Br
c. An element r. 14th group (c) Be, Al3+, Cl-
which receives
(d) Na+, Ca2+, Mg2+
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271. Which of the following is the correct (d) 1.71, 1.36, 1.40
statement? 277. The formation of O2−
(g) starting from O(g)
(a) The second ionisation potential of is endothermic by 639 kJ mol-1. If
an atom is always less than the electron gain enthalpy of O(g) is -141 kJ
first ionisation potential. mol-1, the second electron gain enthalpy
(b) The addition of an electron to a of oxygen would be:
neutral atom is an endothermic (a) -780 kJ mol-1
process. (b) +780 kJ mol-1
(c) Fluorine has the maximum (c) +498 kJ mol-1
electronegativity. (d) -498 kJ mol-1
(d) The size of the cation is always less 278. The properties which are not common to
the size of the natural atom. both groups 1 and 17 elements in the
272. The IP1, IP2, IP3, IP4 and IP5 of an periodic table are:
element are 7.1, 14.3, 34.5, 46.8, 162.2 (a) metallic character increase down
eV respectively. The element is likely to the groups.
be- (b) reactivity decrease from top to
(a) Na bottom in groups.
(b) Si (c) atomic radii increase as the atomic
(c) F number increases.
(d) Ca (d) electronegativity decrease on
273. Which of the following elements is moving down a group.
expected to have highest negative 279. The relative penetration power of
electron gain enthalpy? different subshells is:
(a) 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p5 (a) s > p > d > f
(b) 1s2 2s2 2p3 (b) s < p < d < f
(c) 1s2 2s2 2p4 (c) s < d < p < f
(d) 1s2 2s2 2p5 (d) d < s < p < f
274. Incorrect statement is: 280. Atomic number (120) element-IUPAC
(a) Dobereiner’s triads → Fe, Co, Ni name & abbreviation will be:
(b) Diagonal relation → Be, Al and Li, (a) Ubn and unbinilium
Mg (b) Ubn and unbinnium
(c) Typical element → Al, Ge (c) Ubn and unnilibium
(d) Representative element → Li, Na, K (d) Ubn and unnilium
275. Alkali metals do not form dipositive 281. Electron gain enthalpy of X would be
ions, because- equal to-
(a) The difference in the first and (a) Electron affinity of X −
second I.P. is more than 16 eV. (b) Ionisation potential of X −
(b) The difference in the first and (c) Ionisation potential of X
second I.P. is less than 11 eV. (d) Ionisation potential of X +
(c) Alkali metals have one electron in 282. The lanthanide contraction is
their ultimate energy level. responsible for the fact that-
(d) Oxidation state of alkali metal is (a) Zr and Y have about the same
+1. radius
276. In the isoelectronic species, the ionic (b) Zr and Nb have similar oxidation
radii (Ȧ) of N-3, O2- and F- are state
respectively: (c) Zr and Hf have about the same
(a) 1.36, 1.40, 1.71 radius
(b) 1.36, 1.71, 1.40 (d) Zr and Zn have same oxidation
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283. O, P, S and F the correct order of 289. Among halogens, the correct order of
ionization enthalpy is: amount of energy released in electron
(a) O < P < S < F gain (electron gain enthalpy) is:
(b) F < S < P < O (a) F > Cl > Br > I
(c) P < S < O < F (b) F < Cl < Br < I
(d) S < P < O <F (c) F < Cl > Br > I
284. Which of the following is metalloid? (d) F < Cl < Br < I
(a) Pb 290. The period number in the long form of
(b) Zn the periodic table is equal to
(c) As (a) magnetic quantum number of any
(d) None of these element of the period
(b) atomic number of any element of
EXERCISE 2: NCERT EXEMPLAR & PYQ's
the period
NCERT Exemplar (c) maximum principal quantum
285. Consider the isoelectronic species, number of any element of the
Na+ , Mg 2+ , F − and O2 . The correct order of period
increasing length of their radii is (d) maximum azimuthal quantum
(a) F − < O2− < Mg 2+ < Na+ number of any element of the
(b) Mg 2+ < Na+ < F − < O2− period
(c) O2− < F − < Na+ < Mg 2+ 291. The elements in which electrons are
(d) O2− < F − < Mg 2+ < Na+ progressively filled in 4𝑓-orbital are
286. Which of the following is not an called
actinoid? (a) actinoids
(a) Curium (Z = 96) (b) transition elements
(b) Californium (Z = 98) (c) lanthanoids
(c) Uranium (Z = 92) (d) halogens
(d) Terbium (𝑍 = 65) 292. Which of the following is the correct
287. The order of screening effect of electrons order of size of the given species?
of s, p, d and f orbitals of a given shell of (a) I > I − > I +
an atom on its outer shell electrons is: (b) I + > I − > I
(a) s > p > d > f (c) I > I + > I −
(b) f > d > p > s (d) I − > I > I +
(c) p < d < s > f 293. The first ionisation enthalpies of
(d) f > p > s > d Na, Mg, Al and Si are in the order
288. The statement that is not correct for (a) Na < Mg > Al < Si
periodic classification of elements is: (b) Na > Mg > Al > Si
(a) the properties of elements are (c) Na < Mg < Al < Si
periodic function of their atomic (d) Na > Mg > Al < Si
numbers. 294. The formation of oxide ion O2− (g), from
(b) non-metallic elements are less in oxygen atom requires first an
number than metallic elements. exothermic and then an endothermic
(c) for transition elements, the 3𝑑- step as shown below
orbitals are filled with electrons O(g) + e− → O− (g); Δ𝐻 ∘ = −141kJmol−1
after 3𝑝-orbitals and before 4𝑠- O− (g) + e− → O2− (g); Δ𝐻 ∘ = +780kJmol−1
orbitals. Thus, process of formation of O2− in gas
(d) the first ionisation enthalpies of phase is unfavourable even though O2−
elements generally increase with is isoelectronic with neon. It is due to
increase in atomic number as we the fact that
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(b) addition of electron in oxygen 299. The number of protons, neutrons and
results in larger size of the ion electrons in 175
71 Lu, respectively, are
(c) electron repulsion outweighs the [NEET 2020, C]
stability gained by achieving noble (a) 104, 71 and 71
gas configuration (b) 71, 71 and 104
(d) O− ion has comparatively smaller (c) 175, 104 and 71
size than oxygen atom (d) 71, 104 and 71
Past Years NEET 300. For the second period elements the
295. The element expected to form largest ion correct increasing order of first
to achieve the nearest noble gas ionisation enthalpy is:
configuration is: [NCERT Page-88 | NEET 2019, C]
[NCERT Page-87 | NEET 2023, C] (a) Li < Be < B < C < N < O < F < Ne
(a) O (b) Li < B < Be < C < O < N < F < Ne
(b) F (c) Li < B < Be < C < N < O < F < Ne
(c) N (d) Li < Be < B < C < O < N < F < Ne
(d) Na 301. The element 𝑍 = 114 has been
296. The IUPAC name of an element with discovered recently. It will belong to
atomic number 119 is: which of the following family/group and
[NCERT Page-80 | NEET 2022, C] electronic configuration?
(a) unnilennium [NCERT Page-82 | NEET 2017, A]
(b) unununnium (a) Carbon family, [Rn]5f 14 6d10 7s2 7p2
(c) ununoctium (b) Oxygen family, [Rn]5f 14 6d10 7s2 7p4
(d) ununennium (c) Nitrogen family, [Rn]5f 14 6d10 7s 2 7p6
297. Match the following: (d) Halogen family, [Rn]5f 14 6d10 7s2 7p5
[NCERT Page-94 | NEET 2020, A] 302. In which of the following options the
Oxide Nature order of arrangement does not agree
(A) CO (i) Basic with the variation of property indicated
(B) BaO (ii) Neutra against it?
(C) Al2 O3 (iii) Acidic [NCERT Page-87, 88, 89 & 91 | NEET
(D) Cl2 O7 (iv) Amphoteric 2016, S]
Which of the following is correct option? (a) Al3+ < Mg 2+ < Na+ < F − (increasing
(a) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii ionic size)
(b) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii (b) B < C < N < O (increasing first
(c) A-iv, B-iii, C-ii, D-i ionisation enthalpy)
(d) A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv (c) I < Br < Cl < F (increasing electron
298. Identify the incorrect match. gain enthalpy)
[NCERT Page-80 | NEET 2020, S] (d) Li < Na < K < Rb (increasing
Name IUPAC Official metallic radius)
Name
A Unnilunium i Mendelevium
B Unniltrium ii Lawrencium
C Unnilhexium iii Seaborgium
D Unununnium iv Darmstadtium
(a) (B), (ii)
(b) (C), (iii)
(c) (D), (iv)
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ANSWER KEY

Q 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10
Ans c d b c b b d b d d
Q 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Ans c d c c c b d d b c
Q 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Ans a b a b b b d a d c
Q 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
Ans a b a c c b c b c a
Q 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
Ans d a d c a c d c c d
Q 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
Ans b b c d d b a c a b
Q 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
Ans a a c d b d a b a b
Q 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80
Ans b d b c b c b c b b
Q 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90
Ans b c b c b c c c c b
Q 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100
Ans b d b c b c a c c b
Q 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110
Ans b b b b a a c a d b
Q 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
Ans c a b c d d c a b b
Q 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130
Ans b b b d d c b b d d
Q 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140
Ans b d c a b c b d a c
Q 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150
Ans b a b a d b b b a c
Q 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160
Ans b d b b d a c b c d
Q 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170
Ans d a d c a b c c d b
Q 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180
Ans a c d a c a b c b a
Q 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190
Ans b d c b b a a a d b
Q 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200
Ans b d d b b c a c b a
Q 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210
Ans b a d b d a c b d b
Q 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220

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Ans a b b a c a a c b c
Q 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230
Ans a c a a a b d b b c
Q 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240
Ans b c b d b b a b a a
Q 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250
Ans b a a a b a a c a c
Q 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260
Ans c b c b d c c b d d
Q 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 269 270
Ans b b d c a a d d b a
Q 271 272 273 274 275 276 277 278 279 280
Ans c b a c a c b b a a
Q 281 282 283 284 285 286 287 288 289 290
Ans b c d c b d a c c c
Q 291 292 293 294 295 296 297 298 299 300
Ans c d a c c d a c d b
Q 301 302
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Solution
Exercise 1
1. (c)
Periodic classification of elements follows a logical consequence of electronic configuration of
atoms which is used to examine the physical and chemical properties of the elements.
2. (d)
Technetium, Neptunium, Einsteinium are man made elements. Technetium is the first man
made element.
20. (c)
According to Dobereneir's triad the atomic mass of Br will be average of the atomic masses of
Cl&I
35.5+127
= 2
= 81.25
21. (a)
Down the Gr. 15: P, As, Sb
22. (b)
Lothar Meyer plotted the physical properties such as atomic volume, melting point and
boiling point against atomic weight and obtained a periodically repeated pattern.
23. (a)
Most significant contribution in the development of periodic table was made by Mendeleev.
24. (b)
Neils Bohr developed long form of periodic table.
25. (b)
They have similar properties.
26. (b)
Correct order is Dobereiner, Chancourtois, Newlands, Mendeleev.
27. (d)
Chloride formulas
(i) Eka-Aluminium = GaCl3
(ii) Eka-Silicon = GeCl4
Mendeleev arranged elements in horizontal rows and vertical columns of a table in order of
their increasing atomic weights.
28. (a)
Iodine with lower atomic weight than that of tellurium (group VI) was placed in group VII
along with fluorine, chlorine, bromine because of similarities in properties.
29. (d)
Oxides of Eka-Aluminium = Ga2 O3
Oxides of Eka-Silicon = SiO2
Melting point of Eka-Aluminium = Low(302K)
Melting point of Eka-Silicon = High(1231K)
49. (c)
Moseley discovered that atomic number is more fundamental property than atomic mass.
50. (d)
6th period consists of 32 elements.
51. (b)
7 periods 18 groups.
52. (b)
62. (a)
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63. (c)
Digit Name
1 un
4 quad
Using above notation IUPAC name of element 114 is Ununquadium.
64. (d)
Atomic no. of the element [Rn]5f 14 6d1 7s2
= 86 + 14 + 1 + 2 = 103
IUPAC name = Unniltrium
95. (b)
Its valence shell has 5 electrons (ns 2 , np3 ). It belongs to 15 th group of the periodic table.
96. (c)
Inner transition elements.
97. (a)
Period of the element just above E is 3 i.e., n = 3 group number = 16, so orbital is p and it
contain 4e− in last orbital.
E ⇒ [Ar]3d10 4s2 4p4
Element above E ⇒ [Ne]3s 2 3p4
98. (c)
Elements (a), (b) and (d) belong to the same group since each one of them has two electrons
in the s sub shell. In contrast, element (c) has seven electrons in the valence shell and hence
does not lie in the same group in which elements (a), (b) and (d) lie.
99. (c)
The elements have 7 electrons in the valence shell.
100. (b)
Na and Cl both belongs to III period.
101. (b)
ns1−2 and ns 2 np1−6 ⇒ representactive elements.
102. (b)
Inner transition elements exist in between transition elements in the modern periodic table.
103. (b)
1s 2 , 2s 2 2p6 , ⏟
3s 2 3p4
↓
Number of shell = 3
(Principal quantum number)
Number of period = 3
Valence electrons = 6 i.e., 2 + 4
Number of group = 16
104. (b)
Non-metals are mainly placed in p-block elements.
105. (a)
Seventh period includes most of the man-made radioactive elements.
106. (a)
Atomic number of the given element is 15 and it belongs to 15th group. Therefore, atomic
number of the element below the above element.
= 15 + 18 = 33.
107. (c)
Outer electronic configuration of ' X ' ⇒ ns 2 np3
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By observing principal quantum number (n). Orbital (s, p, d, f) and equating no. of e− 's we are
able to find the period, block and group of element in periodic table.
109. (d)
Barium has atomic number 56. It is an alkaline earth metal i.e., found in s-block.
110. (b)
Elements A. No. Period
A 2(He) 1
B 3(Li) 2
C 7(N) 2
D 10(Ne) 2
E 30(Zn) 4
Thus, B, C and D belong to the same period.
116. (d)
Magnesium (s-block element) is a metal and forms basic oxide. Aluminium is also metal but
forms amphoteric oxide which C and N form acidic oxide.
117. (c)
Halogens are most electronegative elements i.e., they are likely to form anions most readily.
118. (a)
Metallic character decreases down a group and increases along a period.
119. (b)
Bromine is a non-metal and in liquid state at room temperature.
120. (b)
Non-metallic character increases on moving from left to right in a period.
121. (b)
These are characteristic properties of d-block elements.
122. (b)
X has +2 charge and Ca can also form Ca2+ ion.
123. (b)
Bi is a metalloid.
124. (d)
Neptunium and plutonium with actinium and protoactinium are also found in pitchblende.
125. (d)
On moving down in a group atomic radii increases due to successive addition of extra shell
hence O < S < Se Further As is in group 15 having one less electron in its p orbital hence have
higher atomic radii than group 16 elements. i.e., O < S < Se < As
126. (c)
Covalent radius is radius of an atom in its bound state i.e., in fluorine it is half of distance
between two covalently bonded fluorine atoms; van der Waal radii is one-half of the distance
between the nuclei of two identical non-bonded isolated atoms. These atoms are attracted
toward each other through weak van der Waal's force hence van der Waal radii are very large.
127. (b)
128. (b)
In case of halogens covalent radius is considered this bond is formed by overlapping of
electron clouds; while noble gases remain monoatomic, in this case only way to obtain radius
is through van der Waal radii.
129. (d)
The size of an anion will be larger than that of the parent atom because the addition of one
or more electron(s) would result in increased repulsion among the electrons and a decrease
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171. (a)
These are isoelectronic ions.
172. (c)
All the given species are isoelectronic. In case of isoelectronic species, ionic radii increases
with increase in negative charge on anions.
173. (d)
174. (a)
In the periodic table; on moving down the group, the size of atom increases and tendency to
remove an electron increases. Hence, metallic character increases and on moving left to right
in a period, the metallic character decreases.
Therefore; the decreasing order for metallic character is Na > Mg > Be > Si > P.
175. (c)
I.E. decreases down the group.
176. (a)
Mg = 1s 2 2s2 2p6 3s2
After removing of 2 electrons, the magnesium acquired noble gas configuration hence
removing of 3rd electron will require large amount of energy.
177. (b)
Second ionization enthalpy will be higher than the first ionization enthalpy but lower than
the third ionization enthalpy.
178. (c)
I represents Li, II represents K, III represents Br, IV represents I, V represents He
So, amongst these, II represents most reactive metal and V represents least reactive non-
metal.
179. (b)
Because of stable configuration in +1 state.
180. (a)
The halogen (group-17) and the chalcogens (group-16) are two groups of elements having
highly negative electron gain enthalpies.
181. (b)
The magnitude of e− gain enthalpy decreases down the group but its value for Cl is more than
that of F.
Element F Cl Te Po
Δeg H(kJ/
-328 -349 -190 -174
mol)
182. (d)
Noble gases have positive values of electron gain enthalpy because the anion is higher in
energy than the isolated atom and electron.
183. (c)
Electronegativity of the elements decrease down the group.
184. (b)
As I.E. of Mg is more.
185. (b)
O < S < F < Cl
Electron gain enthalpy −141, −200, −333, −349kJmol−1
186. (a)
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Li+ → Maximum hydration enthalpy in group 1 due to small size. So ' B ' is Mg.
187. (a)
Electronegativity increases along a period.
188. (a)
Electronegativity values of given elements are as follows:
Be − 1.5 (I), Mg − 1.2 (IV), O − 3.5 (II), N − 3.0 (III)
i.e. II > III > I > IV
189. (d)
Metalloids have intermediate properties between metals and non-metals Sc, Pb, Bi are metals
Te is a metalloid
190. (b)
Fully filled electronic configuration.
191. (b)
On moving along the period, ionization enthalpy increases.
In second period, the order of ionization enthalpy should be as follows:
F>O>N
But N has half-filled structure, therefore, it is more stable than O. That is why its ionization
enthalpy is higher than O. Thus, the correct order of IE is
F>N>O
192. (d)
With the exception of lithium and beryllium compounds of s-block elements are
predominantly ionic.
193. (d)
ns1 configuration and lesser IE.
194. (b)
It is electronic configuration of alkali metal. Hence it will form basic oxide.
195. (b)
On passing from left to right in a period acidic character of the normal oxides of the elements
increases with increase in electronegativity.
196. (c)
The increase in the electronegativities across a period is accompanied by an increase in non-
metallic properties (or decrease in metallic properties) of elements.
Exercise 2
285. (b)
In case of isoelectronic species
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ionic radii ∝ atomic number
∴ The correct order of increasing ionic radii will be:
Ionic radii Mg 2+ < Na+ < F − < O2−
Atomic number (12) (11) (9) (8)
286. (d)
Elements with atomic number, Z = 90 to 103 are called actinoids. Terbium belongs to
lanthanoids.
287. (a)
For a given shell, screening effect decreases in the order: s > p > d > f.
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In case of transition element, the order of filling of electrons in various orbital is 3p < 4s < 3d.
Thus, 3d orbital is filled only when 4s orbital gets completely filled.
289. (c)
As we move in a group from Cl to I, the electron gain enthalpy (i.e., energy released in electron
gain) become less and less negative due to corresponding increase in the atomic size.
However, the electron gain enthalpy of F is less negative than that of Cl due to its small size.
Thus, the negative electron gain enthalpy among halogens follows the order:
F < Cl > Br > I
290. (c)
As each period starts with the filling of electrons in a new principal quantum number, so,
the period number in the long form of the periodic table refers to the maximum principal
quantum number ( n ) of any element in the period.
291. (c)
The elements in which electrons are filled in 4 -orbital are called lanthanoids. Lanthanoids
consist of elements from Z = 58 (cerium) to 71 (lutetium).
292. (d)
Generally, cations are smaller in size while anions are bigger in size than the neutral atom.
293. (a)
Electronic configuration for the given elements will be:
Na = [Ne]3s1 , Mg = [Ne]3s2 , Al = [Ne]3s2 3p1,
Si = [Ne]3s 2 3p2
Ionisation enthalpy increases along a period but I.E of Mg is higher than Al because of
completely filled 3s orbital in Mg.
294. (c)
O2− has noble gas configuration and isoelectronic with neon but its formation is unfavourable
due to strong electronic repulsion between the negatively charged O− ion and the electron
being added.
Thus, the electron repulsion will be more than the stability gained by achieving noble gas
configuration.
295. (c)
For isoelectronic species, as the charge on anion increases, ionic size increases
O ⟶ O2− , F ⟶ F − , N ⟶ N 2 , Na ⟶ Na+
Ionic size order: N 3− > O2− > F − > Na+
So, N forms N 3− anion with largest ionic size.
296. (d)
119 ≡ un - un - enn - ium
297. (a)
CO : Neutral oxide
BaO : Basic oxide
Al2 O3 : Amphoteric oxide
Cl2 O7 : Acidic oxide
298. (c)
Unununium (Z = 111), it is Roentgenium (Rg) not Darmstadtium.
299. (d)
175
71 Lu
No. of protons = No. of electrons = 71
No. of neutrons = Mass no. - No. of protons= 175 − 71 = 104
300. (b)
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301. (a)
Z = 114 belong to Group 14 , carbon family Electronic configuration = [Rn]5f 14 6d10 7s2 7p2
302. (b, c)
The correct order is: B < C < O < N
Generally, ionisation energy increases across a period. But here first I.E. of O is less than
the first I.E. of N. This is due to the half-filled 2p orbital in N(1s2 , 2s 2 , 2p3 ) which is more stable
than the 2p orbital in O(1s 2 , 2s 2 , 2p4 ). The correct order of electron affinity is: I < Br < F < Cl
Halogens have high electron affinities which decreases on moving down the group. However,
fluorine has lower value than chlorine which is due to its small size and repulsion between
the electron added and electrons already present.

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