CBSE Class 11 Chemistry

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Chapter – 3 Classification of Elements and Periodicity In Properties

Multiple Choice Questions (Type-I)

1. Consider the isoelectronic species, Na+, Mg2+, F– and O2–. The correct order
of increasing length of their radii is _________.

(i) F- < O2– < Mg2+ < Na+

(ii) Mg2+ < Na+ < F– < O2– (iii) O2– < F– < Na+ < Mg2+

(iv) O2– < F– < Mg2+ < Na+

Ans: (ii)

All the given ions are isoelectronic species thus their radii depend upon the charge
more the negative charge higher would be the atomic radii and higher the positive
charge lesser would be the atomic radii.

2. Which of the following is not an actinoid?

(i) Curium (Z = 96)

(ii) Californium (Z = 98)

(iii) Uranium (Z = 92)

(iv) Terbium (Z = 65)

Ans: (iv)

Actinoids possess Z=90-103.

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Terbium is lanthanoid.

3. The order of screening effect of electrons of s, p, d and f orbitals of a given

shell of an atom on its outer shell electrons is:

(i) s > p > d > f

(ii) f > d > p > s

(iii) p < d < s > f

(iv) f > p > s > d

Ans: (i)

The orbitals nearer to the nucleus possess more shielding effect.

4. The first ionisation enthalpies of Na, Mg, Al and Si are in the order:

(i) Na <Mg>Al<Si

(ii) Na>Mg>Al>Si

(iii) Na<Mg <Al<Si

(iv) Na>Mg>Al<Si

Ans: (i)

As Mg contains fully filled 3s orbital thus its ionisation is higher than that of Na and
Al.

5. The electronic configuration of gadolinium (Atomic number 64) is

(i) [Xe] 4f35d56s2

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(ii) [Xe] 4f75d26s1

(iii) [Xe] 4f75d16s2

(iv) [Xe] 4f85d66s2

Ans: (iii)

Gadolinium is a lanthanoid which belongs to the f-block elements with electronic

configuration (n-2)f14(n-1)d0-1ns2

6. The statement that is not correct for periodic classification of elements is:

(i) The properties of elements are periodic function of their atomic numbers.
(ii) Non metallic elements are less in number than metallic elements.

(iii) For transition elements, the 3d-orbitals are filled with electrons after
3porbitals and before 4s-orbitals.

(iv)The first ionisation enthalpies of elements generally increase with increase

in atomic number as we go along a period.

Ans: (iii)

As per Aufbau principle 3d orbitals are filled first than 4s as due to lower n value.

7. Among halogens, the correct order of amount of energy released in electron

gain (electron gain enthalpy) is:

(i) F > Cl > Br > I

(ii) F < Cl < Br < I

(iii) F < Cl > Br > I

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(iv) F < Cl < Br < I

Ans: (i)

The electron gain enthalpy decreases down the group, however as the size of F atom
is much smaller thus it leads to repulsion upon addition of electrons on its 2p orbital
for this electron gain enthalpy of Cl is higher than that of F.

8. The period number in the long form of the periodic table is equal to

(i) magnetic quantum number of any element of the period.

(ii) atomic number of any element of the period.

(iii) maximum Principal quantum number of any element of the period.

(iv) maximum Azimuthal quantum number of any element of the period.

Ans: (iii)

Period number indicates the maximum value of principal quantum number.

9. The elements in which electrons are progressively filled in 4f-orbital are

called

(i) actinoids

(ii) transition elements

(iii) lanthanoids

(iv) halogens

Ans: (iii)

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The lanthanoids which belong to the f-block elements are the elements where
4forbitals are filled progressively.

10. Which of the following is the correct order of size of the given species:

(i) I > I – > I +

(ii) I + > I – > I

(iii) I > I + > I –

(iv) I – > I > I +

Ans: (iv)

I+ possess the highest effective nuclear charge whereas I- possess the least among the
given species.

11. The formation of the oxide ion, O2– (g), from oxygen atom requires first an
exothermic and then an endothermic step as shown below:

O (g) + e– → O– (g) ; ∆ H = – 141 kJ mol–1

O– (g) + e– → O2– (g); ∆ H = + 780 kJ mol–1

Thus process of formation of O2– in gas phase is unfavourable even though O2–
is isoelectronic with neon. It is due to the fact that,

(i) oxygen is more electronegative.

(ii) addition of electron in oxygen results in larger size of the ion.

(iii) electron repulsion outweighs the stability gained by achieving noble gas
configuration.

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(iv) O– ion has comparatively smaller size than oxygen atom.

Ans: (iii)

High amount of energy has to be supplied in order to overcome the e --e- repulsion
that arises when O- gets converted to O2- by accepting an electron.

12. Comprehension given below is followed by some multiple choice questions.

Each question has one correct option. Choose the correct option. In the modern
periodic table, elements are arranged in order of increasing atomic numbers
which is related to the electronic configuration. Depending upon the type of
orbitals receiving the last electron, the elements in the periodic table have been
divided into four blocks, viz, s, p, d and f. The modern periodic table consists of
7 periods and 18 groups. Each period begins with the filling of a new energy
shell. In accordance with the Aufbau principle, the seven periods (1 to 7) have
2, 8, 8, 18, 18, 32 and 32 elements respectively. The seventh period is still
incomplete. To avoid the periodic table being too long, the two series of f-block
elements, called lanthanoids and actinoids are placed at the bottom of the main
body of the periodic table.

(a) The element with atomic number 57 belongs to

(i) s-block

(ii) p-block

(iii) d-block

(iv) f-block

Ans: (iii) d-block

Lanthanum is the element with the atomic number 57 and it belongs to the d-block.

(b) The last element of the p-block in 6th period is represented by the outermost
electronic configuration.

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(i) 7s2 7p6

(ii) 5f 146d107s27p0

(iii) 4f145d106s26p6

(iv) 4f145d106s26p4

Ans: (iii) 4f145d106s26p6

The last element of the p-block in 6th period is Radon

(c) Which of the elements whose atomic numbers are given below, cannot be
accommodated in the present set up of the long form of the periodic table? (i)
107

(ii) 118

(iii) 126

(iv) 102

Ans:(iii) 126

Presently there are 7 periods and 18 groups in the long form of periodic table and it
can acquire only 118 elements.

(d) The electronic configuration of the element which is just above the element
with atomic number 43 in the same group is ________.

(i) 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d5 4s2

(ii) 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d5 4s3 4p6

(iii) 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d6 4s2

(iv) 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d7 4s2

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Ans: (i) 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d5 4s2

Manganese is the element which is just above the element with atomic number 43

(e) The elements with atomic numbers 35, 53 and 85 are all ________.

(i) noble gases

(ii) halogens

(iii) heavy metals

(iv) light metals

Ans: (ii) halogens

Atomic number Element
35 Bromine

53 Iodine
85 Astatine

13. Electronic configurations of four elements A, B, C and D are given below :

(A) 1s2 2s2 2p6 (B) 1s2 2s2 2p4 (C) 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s1 (D) 1s2 2s2 2p5

Which of the following is the correct order of increasing tendency to gain

electron :

(i) A < C < B < D

(ii) A < B < C < D

(iii) D < B < C < A

(iv) D < A < B < C

Ans (i)

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The electron gain enthalpy of 2p orbital is higher than that of the 3s orbital.

Multiple Choice Questions (Type-II)

In the following questions two or more options may be correct.

14. Which of the following elements can show covalency greater than 4?

(i) Be

(ii) P

(iii) S

(iv) B

Ans: (ii) & (iii)

Both P and S have vacant d-orbital for which they execute extended covalency.

15. Those elements impart colour to the flame on heating in it, the atoms of
which require low energy for the ionisation (i.e., absorb energy in the visible
region of spectrum). The elements of which of the following groups will impart
colour to the flame?

(i) 2

(ii) 13

(iii) 1

(iv) 17

Ans: (i)&(iii)

Alkali metals and alkaline earth metals have low ionization enthalpy.

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16. Which of the following sequences contain atomic numbers of only
representative elements?

(i) 3, 33, 53, 87

(ii) 2, 10, 22, 36

(iii) 7, 17, 25, 37, 48

(iv) 9, 35, 51, 88

Ans: (i)&(iv)

The s-block elements and p-block elements together are called representative
elements.

17. Which of the following elements will gain one electron more readily in
comparison to other elements of their group?

(i) S (g)

(ii) Na (g)

(iii) O (g)

(iv) Cl (g)

Ans: (i)&(iv)

Both S and Cl have the higher tendency to gain electrons in order to attain stable
nearest noble gas configuration i.e. of Argon.

18. Which of the following statements are correct?

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(i) Helium has the highest first ionisation enthalpy in the periodic table.

(ii) Chlorine has less negative electron gain enthalpy than fluorine.

(iii) Mercury and bromine are liquids at room temperature.

(iv) In any period, atomic radius of alkali metal is the highest.

Ans: (i),(iii)&(iv)

He with 1s2 electronic configuration has the highest electron gain enthalpy in the
periodic table.

In any period the alkali metals have lowest effective nuclear charge in that particular
period for which its atomic radius is highest in that period.

19. Which of the following sets contain only isoelectronic ions?

(i) Zn2+, Ca2+, Ga3+, Al3+

(ii) K+ , Ca2+, Sc3+, Cl –

(iii) P3–, S2–, Cl– , K+

(iv) Ti 4+, Ar, Cr3+, V5+

Ans: (ii)&(iii)

Isoelectronic species/ions are those species that possess the same number of
electrons.

20. In which of the following options order of arrangement does not agree with
the variation of property indicated against it?

(i) Al3+ < Mg2+ < Na+ < F– (increasing ionic size)

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(ii) B < C < N < O (increasing first ionisation enthalpy)

(iii) I < Br < Cl < F (increasing electron gain enthalpy)

(iv) Li < Na < K < Rb (increasing metallic radius)

Ans: (ii)&(iii)

The ionization enthalpy of N is higher than that of F because it possess half filled
orbital which provide it extra stability due to symmetry

As the atomic size of F is much smaller thus its electron gain enthalpy is lower than
that of the Cl

21. Which of the following have no unit?

(i) Electronegativity

(ii) Electron gain enthalpy

(iii) Ionisation enthalpy

(iv) Metallic character

Ans: (i)&(iv)

Both electronegativity and metallic character do not possess units as they both are
qualitative properties not a quantitative property.

22. Ionic radii vary in

(i) inverse proportion to the effective nuclear charge.

(ii) inverse proportion to the square of effective nuclear charge.

(iii) direct proportion to the screening effect.

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(iv) direct proportion to the square of screening effect.

Ans: (i)&(iii)

Ionic radii decreases with the increase of the effective nuclear charge and increases
with the increase of shielding effect or e--e- repulsion as it outweighs the effective
nuclear charge effect.

23. An element belongs to 3rd period and group-13 of the periodic table. Which
of the following properties will be shown by the element?

(i) Good conductor of electricity

(ii) Liquid, metallic

(iii) Solid, metallic

(iv) Solid, non metallic

Ans:(i)&(iii)

Aluminium is the element which is a metal and good conductor of electricity.

Short Answer Type

24. Explain why the electron gain enthalpy of fluorine is less negative than
that of chlorine.

Ans: As the atomic size of F is much smaller which leads to high e--e- repulsion upon
addition of electrons thus its electron gain enthalpy is less than that of Cl.

25. All transition elements are d-block elements, but all d-block elements are
not transition elements. Explain.

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Ans: Transition elements are named so because they form a bridge between s-block
elements and p-block elements. Zn, Cd and Hg are among those elements that are
dblock elements but they do not exhibit most of the properties of transition elements.

26. Identify the group and valency of the element having atomic number 119.
Also predict the outermost electronic configuration and write the general
formula of its oxide.

Ans:
Group 1
Valency 1
Outermost electronic configuration 8s1

Formula of Oxide M2O

27.Ionisation enthalpies of elements of second period are given below :

Ionisation enthalpy/ k cal mol–1 : 520, 899, 801, 1086, 1402, 1314, 1681, 2080.

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Match the correct enthalpy with the elements and complete the graph given in
Fig. 3.1. Also write symbols of elements with their atomic number.

Ans:

28. Among the elements B, Al, C and Si,

(i) which element has the highest first ionisation enthalpy?

(ii) which element has the most metallic character? Justify your answer in
each case. Ans:

(i) C has the highest ionization energy among the given elements as along the
period ionization enthalpy increases whereas it decreases down the group.

(ii) Al is the most metallic element among the given elements because down the
group metallic character increases.

29. Write four characteristic properties of p-block elements

Ans: The characteristics properties of p-block elements are as follows:-

(i) It contain metals,nonmetals and metalloids

(ii) Mostly involved in covalent bonding

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(iii) Some elements show variable oxidation states

(iv) It possesses relatively higher ionization enthalpy compared to the s-block

elements.

30. Choose the correct order of atomic radii of fluorine and neon (in pm) out of
the options given below and justify your answer.

(i) 72, 160

(ii) 160, 160

(iii) 72, 72

(iv) 160, 72

Ans: (i)

As across the period the atomic radius decreases due to the increase of effective
nuclear charge

31. Illustrate by taking examples of transition elements and non-transition

elements that oxidation states of elements are largely based on electronic
configuration

Ans: The electronic configuration of Cr= 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s1 3d10
The electronic configuration of Cr after losing one electron= 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6
3d10

The electronic configuration of F= 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p5

The electronic configuration of F after gaining one electron= 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6

From the above electronic configuration, we can see that chromium will achieve
stable electronic configuration after losing one 4s electron and fluorine will

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achieve stable electronic configuration after gaining one electron. So, the oxidation
of chromium will be +1 and that of fluorine will be -1.

32. Nitrogen has positive electron gain enthalpy whereas oxygen has negative.
However, oxygen has lower ionisation enthalpy than nitrogen. Explain.

Ans: The N possesses a half filled p-orbital which provides it extra stability due to
symmetry due to which its electron gain enthalpy is positive and its ionization
enthalpy is larger than that of O.

33. First member of each group of representative elements (i.e., s and p-block
elements) shows anomalous behaviour. Illustrate with two examples.

Ans: The anomalous behaviour of the first member of each group of representative
elements i.e. of second period can be attributed to their small size, high charge/radius
ratio, high electronegativity and absence of vacant d-orbitals to expand their
oxidation state.The first member of each group of p-Block elements displays their
greater ability to form multiple bond with itself ,e.g. C=C,O=O, N=N and to other
second periodic elements, e.g. C=O,C=N,N=N.

34. p-Block elements form acidic, basic and amphoteric oxides. Explain each
property by giving two examples and also write the reactions of these oxides
with water.

Ans: In the p block, some elements are metallic some elements are non-metallic
while some elements are metalloids in nature.

The oxides of metals are basic in nature and that of oxides of nonmetals are acidic
in nature.

Acidic oxide

SO2 + H2O →H2SO3

Basic oxide

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Tl2O + 2HCl → 2TlCl +H2O

Amphoteric oxide

Al2O3 + 6HCl → 2AlCl3 + 3H2O

Al2O3 +2 NaOH → 2NaAlO2 + H2O

Reaction with water

B O 3H O2 3 2 → 2H BO3 3

P O 6H O4 112 → 4H PO3 4

Cl O +H O2 7 2 → HClO4

35. How would you explain the fact that the first ionisation enthalpy of
sodium is lower than that of magnesium but its second ionisation enthalpy is
higher than that of magnesium?

Ans: The electronic configuration of Na is [Ne]3s1 while that of Mg is [Ne]3s2 as

Mg possesses a fully filled 3s orbital thus its first ionisation enthalpy is higher than
that of Na.

After losing one electron Na obtained the electronic configuration of Ne while Mg

acquired the electronic configuration of Na thus the second ionisation energy of Na
is higher than that of Mg.

36. What do you understand about exothermic reactions and endothermic

reactions? Give one example of each type.

Ans: Exothermic reaction- The reaction reaction in which heat is released.

For example- CaO + CO2 → CaCO3 + Heat

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Endothermic reaction- The reaction in which heat is absorbed.

For example- 2NH3 + heat → N2 +3H2

37.Arrange the elements N, P, O and S in the order of-

(i) increasing first ionisation enthalpy.

(ii) increasing non metallic character.

Give reason for the arrangement assigned.

Ans: (i) S<P<O<N

The ionization enthalpy increases across the period and decreases down the group.

N possesses a half filled 2p orbital which provides it extra stability due to symmetry.

(ii)P<S<N<O

The non-metallic character increases across the period .

38. Explain the deviation in ionisation enthalpy of some elements from the
general trend by using Fig. 3.2

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Ans: The deviation in the ionization enthalpy of some elements from the general
trend can be explained by the points as given below:-

(i) The fully filled and half filled orbital provide extra stability due to the symmetry

(ii) The effective nuclear charge

(iii) The e--e- repulsion which lead to instability

39. Explain the following:

(a) Electronegativity of elements increase on moving from left to right in the

periodic table.

(b) Ionisation enthalpy decrease in a group from top to bottom?

Ans:

(a) As the effective nuclear charge increases and shielding effect decreases across
the periods thus the electronegativity increases on moving from left to right
in the periodic table.

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 (b) As the number of shells increases down the group thus its ionisation enthalpy
decreases down the group.

40. How does the metallic and non metallic character vary on moving from
left to right in a period?

Ans: Metallic character- Tendency to lose electrons.

Non-Metallic character- Tendency to accept electrons.

Across the period the metallic character decreases whereas non-metallic character
increases across the period.

41. The radius of Na+ cation is less than that of Na atom. Give reason.

Ans: The radius of Na+ ion is smaller than that of Na is due to the following reasons:-

(i) The effective nuclear charge of Na+ increases

(ii) The disappearance of 3s orbital from its outermost shell electronic configuration

42. Among alkali metals which element do you expect to be least electronegative
and why?

Ans: The electronegativity of the alkali metals decreases down the group due to the
increase of the shells thus Cs (Caesium) is the least electronegative metal in the alkali
metals.

Matching Type

43. Match the correct atomic radius with the element.

Element Atomic Radius (pm)

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 Be 74

C 88
O 111

B 77
N 66
Ans:
Be 111
C 77

O 66

B 88
N 74

44. Match the correct ionisation enthalpies and electron gain enthalpies of the
following elements.

Elements ∆ H1 ∆ H2 ∆eg H
(i) Most
reactive non A 419 3051 – 48
metal
(ii) Most
B 1681 3374 – 328
reactive
metal

(iii) Least
reactive C 738 1451 – 40
element

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 (iv) Metal
+ 48
forming D 2372 5251
binary halide

Ans:
i b

ii a
iii d

iv c

45. Electronic configuration of some elements is given in Column I and their

electron gain enthalpies are given in Column II. Match the electronic
configuration with electron gain enthalpy.
Column (I) Column (II)

(i) 1s 2s sp2 2 6 (a) -53

(ii) 1s 2s sp2 2 6
(b)-328

(iii) 1s 2s 2p2 2 5
(c)-141

(iv) 1s 2s 2p2 2 4
(d)+48

Ans:

i d

ii a

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 iii b

iv c

Assertion and Reason Type

46.

Assertion (A) : Generally, ionisation enthalpy increases from left to right in a

period.

Reason (R) : When successive electrons are added to the orbitals in the same
principal quantum level, the shielding effect of inner core of electrons does not
increase very much to compensate for the increased attraction of the electron
to the nucleus.

(i) Assertion is correct statement and reason is wrong statement.

(ii) Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason is correct
explanation of assertion.

(iii) Assertion and reason both are wrong statements.

(iv) Assertion is wrong statement and reason is correct statement.

Ans: (ii)

The ionization energy depends upon two factors

(a) The effective nuclear charge

(b) The e--e- repulsions

47.

Assertion (A) : Boron has a smaller first ionisation enthalpy than beryllium.
Reason (R) : The penetration of a 2s electron to the nucleus is more than the 2p

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electron hence 2p electron is more shielded by the inner core of electrons than
the 2s electrons.

(i) Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason is not correct
explanation for assertion.

(ii) Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.

(iii) Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason is correct
explanation for assertion.

(iv) Assertion and reason both are wrong statements.

Ans: (iii)

The Be has the electronic configuration of [He]2s2 while B has the electronic
configuration of [He]2s22p1. As in Be the outermost orbital i.e. 2s is fully filled thus
it provides extra stability to the Be compared to B.Apart from this 2s electron is more
penetrated compared to the 2p electron for which 2p electron faces more shielding
effect than that of 2s electron.

48.

Assertion (A) : Electron gain enthalpy becomes less negative as we go down a

group.

Reason (R) : Size of the atom increases on going down the group and the added
electron would be farther from the nucleus.

(i) Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason is not correct
explanation for assertion.

(ii) Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason is correct
explanation for assertion.

(iii) Assertion and reason both are wrong statements.

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(iv) Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement.

Ans: (ii)

The electron gain enthalpy decreases down the group due to the increase in the
atomic size which leads to decrease in the effective nuclear charge.

Long Answer Type

49. Discuss the factors affecting electron gain enthalpy and the trend in its
variation in the periodic table.

Ans: The factors that affects electron gain enthalpy are as follows:

(a) Effective nuclear charge with its increase the electron gain enthalpy also
increases

(b) Atomic size with its increase the electron gain enthalpy decreases

(c) The e--e- repulsion with its increase the electron gain enthalpy decreases

(d) Whenever there exists half filled or completely filled orbital than it lead to
decrease the electron gain enthalpy because it leads to give extra stability to
the atom due to symmetry

The electron gain enthalpy decreases down the group and increases across the period.

50. Define ionisation enthalpy. Discuss the factors affecting ionisation

enthalpy of the elements and its trends in the periodic table.

Ans: The amount of energy required to remove an electron from the outermost shell
of an isolated gaseous atom in its ground state is said to be ionisation enthalpy.

The factors that affect ionization enthalpy of the elements are as follows:

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 (a) Effective nuclear charge with its increase the ionization enthalpy also
increases

(b) Atomic size with its increase the ionization enthalpy decreases

(c) The e--e- repulsion with its increase the ionization enthalpy decreases

(d) Whenever there exists half filled or completely filled orbital than it lead to
increase the ionization enthalpy because it leads to give extra stability to the
atom due to symmetry

The ionization enthalpy decreases down the group and increases across the period.

51. Justify the given statement with suitable examples— “the Properties of
the elements are a periodic function of their atomic numbers”.

Ans: The chemical properties and physical properties of the elements depends upon
its outer electron configuration which ultimately is the periodic function of the
atomic number. The elements which possess the same outer electron configuration
belong to the same group or family showing similar properties.

52. Write down the outermost electronic configuration of alkali metals. How
will you justify their placement in group 1 of the periodic table?

Ans: The group 1 elements are called alkali metals which possess outermost
electronic configuration as ns1.All the elements that have same outermost electron
configuration possess similar properties and are placed in the same group.

Atomic
Symbol Electronic Configuration
number

3 Li
1s 2s or He 2s2 1
( )[ ] 1

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 11 Na
1s 2s 2p 3s or Ne 3s2 26 2
( )[ ] 1

19 K
1s 2s 2p 3s 4s2 2 6 2 1
(or Ar 4s) [] 1

37 Rb 1s 2s 2p 3s 3d 4s 4p 5s2 2 6 2 10 2

61
(or)[Kr 5s] 1

55 Cs 1s 2s 2p 3s 3p 3d 4s 4p 5d 5s 5p 6s2 2 6 2

87 Fr 6 10 2 6 10 2 61
(or)[Xe 6s Rn 7s] [ ] 1 1

53. Write the drawbacks in Mendeleev’s periodic table that led to its
modification.

Ans: Mendeleev’s arranged the elements as the periodicity of their atomic weights.

The drawbacks of Mendeleev’s periodic table are as follows:- (a) The

position of hydrogen in the periodic table is not specified

(b) Isotopes are not included in the periodic table

(c) Elements with higher atomic mass are placed before the elements with lower
atomic mass. For e.g- Co & Ni

(d) Gaps are left in his table considering the fact that more elements are yet to be
discovered

(e) Inappropriate position of group VII

54. In what manner is the long form of periodic table better than Mendeleev’s
periodic table? Explain with examples

Ans: The following points make long form of periodic table better than Mendeleev’s
periodic table :-

(a) It is a periodic function of atomic number

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 (b) Elements are grouped as per there outermost electronic configuration

(c) Proper segregation of metals and non-metals

(d) More appropriate position of group VII

55. Discuss and compare the trend in ionisation enthalpy of the elements of
group1 with those of group17 elements

Ans: As we move across the periodic table the ionization energy increases because
of the increase in the effective nuclear charge and decrease of the shielding effect as
more and more electrons get added in the same orbital. Thus group 1 has lower
ionization enthalpy compared to that of group 17 and also group 1 by losing one
electron it will acquire the nearest noble gas electronic configuration which also
contributes towards its lower ionization enthalpy.

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