Classification of elementa
Date : 14-02-2026 STD 11 Science Chemistry Total Marks : 50
Test 3
* Given Section consists of questions of 2 marks each. [26]
1. Why do elements in the same group have similar physical and chemical
properties?
2. The first ((Δ H1 ) and the second (Δ1 H1 ) ionization enthalpies (in kJ mol–1) and
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the (Δ 1
H1 ) electron gain enthalpy (in kJ mol–1) of a few elements are given
below:
Elements ΔH ΔH1 Δ H 2 eg
I 520 7300 -60
II 419 3051 -48
III 1681 3374 -328
IV 1008 1846 -295
V 2372 5251 +48
VI 738
A 1451 -40
Which of the above elements is likely to be: The most reactive non-metal.
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3. Arrange the following ions in the order of increasing size:
Be2+, Cl-, S2-, Na+, Mg2+, Br-. Also, give reason.
4. Element 'Al' belongs to group 13 forms ionic compounds. Write,
a. Formula of its oxide.
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b. Arrange the following in decreasing order of electropositive character Li,
Na, K, Cs Give reason.
5. What is formula of binary compound formed between combination of:
a. 1st element of 1st group and iodine.
b. 2nd element of 2nd group with 1st element of 17 group.
6. Lanthanoids and actinoids are placed in separate rows at the bottom of periodic
table. Explain the reason for this arrangement.
7. a. Ionisation energy of sulphur is lower than chlorine, why?
b. Arrange in decreasing order of electronegativity F, O, N, Cl, C, H.
8. List the factors that can influence the ionic radius of an element.
9. Arrange in increasing order of:
a. Atomic size I, F, Cl, Br.
b. Oxidising power I, F, Cl, Br.
10. i. Which is largest in size Cu+, Cu2+ or Cu, and why?
ii. Which element in periodic table has highest I.E. (ionisation energy)?
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iii. Which element is more metallic-Mg or Al and why?
11. a. Which out of Cu, Fe, V, Ag is not in first transition series (3d series).
b. Which element in Group 13 forms most acidic oxide? Give its formula.
12. Explain, why the electronegativity values of noble gases are zero while those of
halogens are the highest in each period?
13. Which of the elements Na, Mg, Si and P would have the greatest difference
between the first and second ionisation enthalpies? Briefly explain your answer.
* Given Section consists of questions of 3 marks each. [24]
14. Which of the following pairs of elements would have a more negative electron
gain enthalpy?
O or F
15. Which of the following pairs of elements would have a more negative electron
gain enthalpy?
F or Cl
16. Would you expect the second electron gain enthalpy of O as positive, more
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negative or less negative than the first? Justify your answer.
17. Give reason for the following:
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i. Electron gain enthalpy of fluorine is less negative than that of chlorine.
ii. Anionic radius is always more than that of neutral atom.
iii. Ionization enthalpy of nitrogen is more than that of oxygen.
18. Give reasons for the following:
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i. Elements in the same group have similar physical and chemical
properties.
ii. O has lower ionization enthalpy than N.
iii. Noble gases have high positive values of electron gain enthalpies.
19. Can an element with atomic number 126, if discovered, be accommodated in the
present Un set up of the long form of periodic table?
20. Give two similarities and one difference between Boron and Aluminium.
21. 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.
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