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CHEMISTRY WITH
AVINASH KUMAR SINGH

TOPIC- PERIODIC CLASSIFICATION OF ELEMENTS

1. Following statements regarding the periodic trends of chemical reactivity to the alkali metals and the
halogens are given. Which of these statements gives the correct picture?
(a) The reactivity decreases in the alkali metals but increases in the halogens with increase in atomic
number down the group.
(b) In both the alkali metals and the halogens the chemical reactivity decreases with increase in atomic
number down the group
(c) Chemical reactivity increases with increase in atomic number down the group in both the alkali metals
and halogens.
(d) In alkali metals the reactivity increases but in the halogens it decreases with increase in atomic number
down the group.
2. Which one of the following arrangements represents the correct order of electron gain enthalpy (with
negative sign) of the given atomic species?
(a) Cl < F < 𝑆 < 𝑂 (b) O < 𝑆 < 𝐹 < 𝐶𝑙
(c) S < 0 < 𝐶𝑙 < 𝐹 (d) F < 𝐶𝑙 < 𝑂 < 𝑆
3. A sudden large jump between the value of first and second ionisation energies of elements would be
associated with which of the following electronic configurations?
(a) 1𝑠 2 , 2𝑠 2 2𝑝6 , 3𝑠1
(b) 1𝑠 2 , 2𝑠 2 2𝑝6 , 3𝑠 2 3𝑝1
(c) 1𝑠 2 , 2𝑠 2 , 2𝑝6 , 3𝑠1 3𝑝2
(d) 1𝑠 2 , 2𝑠 2 2𝑝6 , 3𝑠 2
4. Which has highest melting point?
(a) LiCl (b) BeCl2
(c) BCl3 (d) CCl4
5. The smallest among the following ions is
(a) Na+ (b) Mg 2+
(c) Ba2+ (d) Al3+
6. As one moves along a given row in the Periodic Table, ionisation energy
(a) Increases from left to right
(b) Decreases from left to right
(c) First increases, then decreases
(d) Remains the same
7. The metal having highest melting point is?
(a) Cr (b) Ag
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 (c) Diamond (d) W
8. The electronic configuration of most electronegative elements is
(a) 1𝑠 2 , 2𝑠 2 , 2𝑝5
(b) 1𝑠 2 , 2𝑠 2 , 2𝑝4 , 3𝑠1
(c) 1𝑠 2 , 2𝑠 2 , 2𝑝6 , 3𝑠1 , 3𝑝1
(d) 1𝑠 2 , 2𝑠 2 , 2𝑝6 , 3𝑠 2 , 3𝑝5
9. Highest electron affinity among the following is
(a) Fluorine (b) Chlorine
(c) Sulphur (d) Xenon
10. Which of the following pairs has both members from the same group of the Periodic Table?
(a) Mg − Ba (b) Mg − Cu
(c) Mg − K (d) Mg − Na
11. Pauling's electronegativity values for elements are useful in predicting
(a) Polarity of bonds in molecules
(b) Position of elements in electromotive series
(c) Coordination number
(d) Dipole moment of various molecules
12. Nitrogen dioxide cannot be prepared by heating
(a) KNO3 (b) Pb(NO3 )2
(c) Cu(NO3 )2 (d) AgNO3
13. Which of the following metal oxides is most basic?
(a) ZnO (b) Al2 O3
(c) As2 O3 (d) K 2 O
14. Which one of the following is expected to have largest size?
(a) F − (b) O2−
(c) N 3− (d) Al3+
15. Which oxide is amphoteric in nature?
(a) ZnO (b) CaO
(c) Na2 O (d) BaO
16. Which among the following elements have lowest value of IE1 ?
(a) Pb (b) Sn
(c) Si (d) C
17. The lightest metal is
(a) Li (b) Na
(c) Mg (d) Ca
18. Which is not a scale of measuring electronegativity?
(a) Stevenson's scale
(b) Mulliken's scale
(c) Allred-Rochow's scale

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 (d) Pauling scale
19. Which of the following properties show gradual decrease with increase in atomic number across a period
in the Periodic Table?
(a) Electron affinity
(b) Ionisation potential
(c) Electronegativity
(d) Size of atom
20. Correct order of first ionisation potential among the following elements Be, B, C, N, O is
(a) B < Be < 𝐶 < 𝑂 < 𝑁
(b) B < Be < C < 𝑁 < O
(c) Be < 𝐵 < 𝐶 < 𝑁 < 𝑂
(d) Be < 𝐵 < 𝐶 < 𝑂 < 𝑁
21. The first ionisation energy of lithium will be
(a) Greater than Be
(b) Less than Be
(c) Equal to that of Na
(d) Equal to that of F
22. The correct order of ionisation energy for comparing carbon, nitrogen and oxygen atom is
(a) C > 𝑁 > 0 (b) C > 𝑁 < O
(c) C < 𝑁 > 0 (d) C < 𝑁 < 𝑂
23. The element with the lowest ionisation potential is
(a) Na (b) K
(c) Rb (d) Cs
24. The general electronic configuration of the transition elements is
(a) (𝑛 − 1)𝑑10 , (𝑛 + 1)𝑠 2
(b) (𝑛 − 1)𝑑1−10 , (𝑛 + 1)𝑠1−2
(c) (𝑛 − 1)𝑑1−10 , 𝑛𝑝6 , 𝑛𝑠 2
(d) (𝑛 − 1)𝑑1−10 , 𝑛𝑠1−2
25. As we go from left to right in period two of the Periodic Table, gram atomic volume of the elements
(a) Will change indefinitely
(b) Decreases
(c) Increases at a constant rate
(d) First increases then decreases
26. Be and Al exhibit diagonal relationship. Which of the following statement about them is/are not true?
I. Both react with HCl to liberate H2
II. They are made passive by HNO3
III. Their carbides given acetylene on treatment with water
IV. Their oxides are amphoteric
(a) (iii) and (iv) (b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (i) only (d) (iii) only
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27. Point out the wrong statement. On moving horizontally from left to right across a period in the Periodic
Table
(a) Metallic character decreases
(b) Electronegativity increases
(c) Gram atomic volume first decreases and then increases
(d) Size of the atoms increases for normal elements
28. Which is correct about ionisation potential?
(a) It is independent of atomic radii
(b) It increases with increase in atomic radii
(c) It remains constant with increase in atomic radii
(d) It decreases with increase in atomic radii
29. Which is the general outer electronic configuration of the coinage metals?
(a) 𝑛𝑠 2 𝑛𝑝6
(b) (𝑛 − 1)𝑑10 𝑛𝑠1
(c) (𝑛 − 1)𝑑10 𝑛𝑠 2
(d) (𝑛 − 1)𝑑9 𝑛𝑠 2
30. Which one of the following combinations represents a metallic element?
(a) 2,8,2 (b) 2,8,4
(c) 2,8,7 (d) 2,8,8
31. The order of stability of metal oxides is
(a) Al2 O3 < MgO < Fe2 O3 < Cr2 O3
(b) Cr2 O3 < MgO < Al2 O3 < Fe2 O3
(c) Fe2 O3 < Cr2 O3 < Al2 O3 < MgO
(d) Fe2 O3 < Al2 O3 < Cr2 O3 < MgO
32. Which of the following oxides is most acidic in nature?
(a) BeO (b) MgO
(c) CaO (d) BaO
33. The statement that is true for the long form of the Periodic Table is
(a) It reflects the sequence of filling the electrons in the order of sub-energy levels 𝑠, 𝑝, 𝑑 and 𝑓
(b) It helps to predit the stable valency states of the elements
(c) If reflects trends in physical and chemical properties of the elements
(d) All of the above
34. Identify the transition element.
(a) 1𝑠 2 , 2𝑠 2 2𝑝6 , 3𝑠 2 3𝑝6 , 4𝑠 2
(b) 1𝑠 2 , 2𝑠 2 2𝑝6 , 3𝑠 2 3𝑝6 3𝑑2 , 4𝑠 2
(c) 1𝑠 2 , 2𝑠 2 2𝑝6 , 3𝑠 2 3𝑝6 3𝑑10 , 4𝑠 2 4𝑝2
(d) 1𝑠 2 , 2𝑠 2 2𝑝6 , 3𝑠 2 3𝑝6 3𝑑10 , 4𝑠 2 4𝑝1
35. Diagonal relationship is for
(a) Li − Na (b) Be − Mg
(c) Si − C (d) B-Si
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36. Which one of the following is an amphoteric oxide?
(a) ZnO (b) Na2 O
(c) SO2 (d) B2 O3
37. Elements of the same vertical group of the Periodic Table have
(a) Same atomic number
(b) Same atomic size
(c) Same number of atoms
(d) Same number of electrons in outermost shell
38. The set representing the correct order of first ionisation energy is
(a) K > 𝑁𝑎 > 𝐿𝑖
(b) Be > Mg > Ca
(c) B > 𝐶 > 𝑁
(d) Ge > Si > 𝐶
39. Which of the following isoelectronic ions has lowest ionisation energy?
(a) Cl− (b) Ca2+
(c) K + (d) S 2−
40. The atomic number of elements A,B,C and D are Z-1,Z+1, and Z+2, respectively. If ' B ' is a noble gas,
choose the correct answer from the following statements.
V. ' A ' has higher electron affinity
VI. ' C ' exists in +2 oxidation state
VII. ' D ' is an alkaline earth metal (a) I and II (b) II and III
(c) I and III (d) I, II and III
41. The only non-metal which is liquid at ordinary temperature is
(a) Hg (b) Br2
(c) NH3 (d) None of these
42. Most acidic oxide is
(a) Na2 O (b) ZnO
(c) MgO (d) P2 O5
43. For electron affinity of halogens, which of the following is correct?
(a) F > Cl (b) F < 𝐼
(c) Br > F (d) Br < Cl
44. Which one of the following has maximum ionisation potential?
(a) K (b) Be
(c) Na (d) Mg
45. The tenth elements in the Periodic Table resembles with the
(a) First period
(b) Second period
(c) Fourth period
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46. Which of the following element is most electropositive?
(a) Al (b) Mg
(c) P (d) S
47. Which of the following has largest ionic radius?
(a) Li+ (b) K +
(c) Na+ (d) Cs +
48. For making good quality mirrors, plates of float glass are used. These are obtained by floating molten
glass over a liquid metal which does not solidify before glass. The metal used can be
(a) Mercury (b) Tin
(c) Sodium (d) Magnesium
49. The correct order according to size is
(a) O > O− > O2−
(b) O− > O2− > O
(c) O2− > O− > O
(d) O > O2− > O−
50. Ionic radii are
(a) Inversely proportional to effective nuclear charge
(b) Inversely proportional to square of effective nuclear charge
(c) Directly proportional to effective nuclear charge
(d) Directly proportional to square of effective nuclear charge
51. Which element has the highest electronegativity?
(a) C (b) 0
(c) Mg (d) S
52. Which element of second period forms most acidic oxide?
(a) Carbon (b) Nitrogen
(c) Boron (d) Fluorine
−1
53. The electron affinity values (in kJ mol ) of three halogens 𝑋, 𝑌 and 𝑍 are respectively −349, −333
and -325 . Then 𝑋, 𝑌 and 𝑍 respectively, are
(a) F2 , Cl2 and Br2
(b) Cl2 , F2 and Br2
(c) Cl2 , Br2 and F2
(d) Br2 , Cl2 and F2
54. The first ionisation potential of Na, Mg, Al and Si are in the order
(a) Na < 𝑀𝑔 > 𝐴𝑙 < 𝑆𝑖
(b) Na > Mg > Al < Si
(c) Na < 𝑀𝑔 < 𝐴𝑙 > 𝑆𝑖
(d) Na > Mg > Al < Si
55. 𝐴 → 𝐴+ + 𝑒, 𝐸1 and 𝐴+ → 𝐴2+ + 𝑒, 𝐸2 . The energy required to pull out the two electrons are 𝐸1 and 𝐸2
respectively. The correct relationship between two energy would be
(a) 𝐸1 < 𝐸2 (b) 𝐸1 > 𝐸2

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 (c) 𝐸1 = 𝐸2 (d) 𝐸1 ≠ 𝐸2
56. Which of the following statements is correct?
(a) 𝑋 − ion is larger in size than 𝑋-atom
(b) 𝑋 + ion is larger in size than 𝑋-atom
(c) 𝑋 + ion is larger in size than 𝑋 − ion
(d) 𝑋 + and 𝑋 − ions are equal in size
57. Which element has maximum electron affinity?
(a) Na (b) Mg
(c) Al (d) S
58. The correct order of radii is
(a) N < Be < B (b) F − < O2− < N 3−
(c) Na < 𝐿𝑖 < 𝐾 (d) Fe3+ < 𝐹e2+ < 𝐹e4+
59. Which of the following is the smallest in size?
(a) Na+ (b) F −
(c) O2− (d) N 3−
60. Which of the following has largest size?
(a) Al (b) Al+
(c) Al2+ (d) Al3+
61. The basis of keeping the elements in the groups of The Periodic Table is
(a) Ionisation potential
(b) Electronegativity
(c) Electron affinity
(d) Number of valence electrons
62. Which of the following elements will have the lowest first ionisation energy?
(a) Li (b) Mg
(c) Ca (d) Rb
63. Which of the following have highest electron affinity?
(a) N (b) 0
(c) F (d) Cl
64. In the Periodic Table metallic character of elements shows one of the following trend
(a) Decreases down the group and increases across the period
(b) Increases down the group and decreases across the period
(c) Increases across the period and also down the group
(d) Decreases across the period and also down the group
65. The electronic configurations of four elements are given below. Arrange these elements in the correct
order of the magnitude (without sign) of their electron affinity.
VIII. 2𝑠 2 2𝑝5
IX. 3𝑠 2 3𝑝5
X. 2𝑠 2 2𝑝4
XI. 3𝑠 2 3𝑝4
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 Select the correct answer using the codes given below
(a) (i) < (ii) < (iv) < (iii)
(b) (ii) < (i) < (iv) < (iii)
(c) (i) < (iii) < (iv) < (ii)
(d) (iii) < (iv) < (i) < (ii)
66. The maximum valency of an element with atomic number 7 is
(a) 2 (b) 3
(c) 4 (d) 5
67. In which of the following arrangements, the sequence is not strictly according to the property written
against it?
(a) CO2 < SiO2 < SnO2 < PbO2 : increasing oxidising power
(b) HF < HCl < HBr < HI : increasing acid strength
(c) NH3 > PH3 < AsH3 < SbH3 : increasing basic strength
(d) B < C < O < N : increasing first ionization enthalpy
68. Which is the property of non-metal?
(a) Electronegative
(b) Basic nature of oxide
(c) Reducing property
(d) Low ionisation potential
69. According to the Periodic Law of elements, the variation in properties of elements is related to their
(a) Atomic masses
(b) Nuclear masses
(c) Atomic masses
(d) Nuclear neutron-proton number ratios
70. Which of the following electronic configuration represents noble gas?
(a) 𝑛𝑠 2 𝑛𝑝6 (b) 𝑛𝑠 2 𝑛𝑝5
(c) 𝑛𝑠 2 𝑛𝑝4 (d) 𝑛𝑠 2 𝑛𝑝3
71. Among Na+ , Na, Mg and Mg 2+ , the largest particle is
(a) Mg 2+ (b) Mg
(c) Na (d) Na+
72. The screening effect of 𝑑-electros is
(a) Equal to that of 𝑝-electrons
(b) More than that of 𝑝-electrons
(c) Same as 𝑓-electrons
(d) Less than 𝑝-electrons
73. Which is the correct order of ionic sizes?)
At. no. : Ce = 58, Sn = 50, Yb = 70 and Lu = 71 )
(a) Ce > Sn > Yb > Lu
(b) Sn > Yb > Ce > Lu
(c) Sn > Ce > Yb > Lu
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 (d) Lu > Yb > Sn > Ce
74. In which block does 106th element belong?
(a) 𝑠-block (b) 𝑝-block
(c) 𝑑-block (d) 𝑓-block
75. In the isoelectronic species the ionic radii
Å) of N 3− , O2− and F − are respectively given by
(a) 1.71,1.40,1.36
(b) 1.71,1.36,1.40
(c) 1.36,1.40,1.71
(d) 1.36,1.71,1.40
76. Mendeleef's Periodic Table is upset by the fact that
(a) Many elements has several isotopes
(b) Noble gases do not form compounds
(c) Some groups stand divided into two sub groups 𝐴 and 𝐵
(d) Atomic weights of elements are not always whole numbers
77. The halogen that most easily reduced is
(a) F2 (b) Cl2
(c) Br2 (d) I2
78. Which one of the following orders presents the correct sequence of the increasing basic nature of the
given oxides?
(a) Al2 O3 < MgO < Na2 O < K 2 O
(b) MgO < K 2 O < Al2 O3 < Na2 O
(c) Na2 O < K 2 O < MgO < Al2 O3
(d) K 2 O < Na2 O < Al2 O3 < MgO
79. The bond length of LiF will be
(a) Equal to that of KF
(b) More than that of KF
(c) Equal to that of NaF
(d) Less than that of NaF
80. Which of the atomic number pairs represents elements of 𝑠-block?
(a) 7,15 (b) 5,12
(c) 9,17 (d) 3,12
81. The electronic configuration of four elements are given below. Which element does not belong to the
same family?
(a) [Xe]4𝑓 14 5𝑑10 6𝑠 2
(b) [Kr]4𝑑10 5𝑠 2
(c) [Ne]3𝑠 2 3𝑝5
(d) [Ar]3𝑑10 4𝑠 2
82. Na2 O, MgO, Al2 O3 and SiO2 have heat of formation equal to −416, −602, −1676 and −911 kJ mol −1
respectively. The most stable oxide is
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 (a) Na2 O (b) MgO
(c) Al2 O3 (d) SiO2
83. Difference between S and S 2− as S 2− has
(a) Larger radii and larger size
(b) Smaller radii and larger size
(c) Larger radii and smaller size
(d) Smaller radii and smaller size
84. The ionic radius of ' Cr ' is minimum in which of the following compounds?
(a) CrO2 (b) K 2 CrO4
(c) CrF3 (d) CrCl3
85. The correct order of size of iodine species is
(a) I > I − > I +
(b) I − > I > I +
(c) I + > I > I −
(d) I − > I + > I
86. Which one of the following process requiring absorption of energy?
(a) Cl → Cl− (b) H → H −
(c) 0 → 02− (d) F → F −
87. If the electronegativity difference between two atoms 𝐴 and 𝐵 is 2.0 , then the percentage of covalent
character in the molecule is
(a) 54% (b) 46%
(c) 23% (d) 72%
88. Which group of the Periodic Table does not contain only metals?
(a) IB (b) IA
(c) IIA (d) IIIA
89. Variable valency in general, is exhibited by
(a) Transition elements
(b) Gaseous elements
(c) Non-metals
(d) 𝑠-block elements
90. Who developed the long form of Periodic Table?
(a) Niels Bohr (b) Moseley
(c) Mendeleef (d) Lothar Meyer
91. The electronic configuration of the element with maximum electron affinity is
(a) 1𝑠 2 , 2𝑠 2 , 2𝑝3
(b) 1𝑠 2 , 2𝑠 2 , 2𝑝5
(c) 1𝑠 2 , 2𝑠 2 , 2𝑝6 , 3𝑠 2 , 3𝑝5
(d) 1𝑠 2 , 2𝑠 2 , 2𝑝6 , 3𝑠 2 , 3𝑝3
92. Which of the following is non-metallic?
(a) B (b) Be
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 (c) Mg (d) Al
93. Which element has the lowest electronegativity?
(a) Li (b) F
(c) Cl (d) Fe
94. The element with the electronic configuration as [Ar]3𝑑10 4𝑠 2 4𝑝3 represents a
(a) Metal (b) Non-metal
(c) Metalloid (d) Transition element
95. The correct order of acidic strength
(a) Cl2 O7 > SO2 > P4 O10
(b) K 2 O > CaO > MgO
(c) CO2 > N2 O5 > SO3
(d) Na2 O > MgO > Al2 O3
96. Consider the ions K + , S 2− , Cl− and Ca2+ . The radii of these ionic species follow the order
(a) Ca2+ > K + > Cl− > S 2−
(b) Cl− > S 2− > K + > Ca2+
(c) Ca2+ > Cl− > K > S 2−
(d) S 2− > Cl− > K + > Ca2+
97. The correct order of increasing oxidising power is
(a) F2 < Cl2 < Br2 < I2
(b) I2 < F2 < Cl2 < 𝐵r2
(c) Br2 < I2 < F2 < Cl2
(d) I2 < Br2 < 𝐶l2 < F2
98. The element with atomic number 117 if discovered would be placed in
(a) Noble gas family
(b) Alkali family
(c) Alkaline earth family
(d) Halogen family
99. Which of the following halides is most acidic?
(a) CCl4 (b) PCl3
(c) BiCl3 (d) SbCl3
100. A sudden large jump between the values of second and third ionisation energies of an element would be
associated with the electronic configuration
(a) 1𝑠 2 , 2𝑠 2 , 2𝑝6 , 3𝑠 2
(b) 1𝑠 2 , 2𝑠 2 , 2𝑝6 , 3𝑠1
(c) 1𝑠 2 , 2𝑠 2 , 2𝑝6 , 3𝑠 2 , 3𝑝1
(d) 1𝑠 2 , 2𝑠 2 , 2𝑝6 , 3𝑠 2 , 3𝑝2
101. The elements 𝑋, 𝑌, 𝑍 and 𝑇 have the indicated electronic configuration. Starting with the innermost shell,
which is the most metallic element?
(a) 𝑋 = 2,8,4 (b) 𝑌 = 2,8,8
(c) 𝑍 = 2,8,8,1 (d) 𝑇 = 2,8,8,7
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102. The order of first ionisation energies of the element Li, Be, B, Na is
(a) Li > Be > B > Na
(b) Be > B > Li > Na
(c) Na > 𝐿𝑖 > 𝐵 > 𝐵𝑒
(d) Be > 𝐿𝑖 > 𝐵 > 𝑁𝑎
103. Which is chemically most active non-metal?
(a) S (b) O2
(c) F2 (d) N2
104. The increasing order of first ionisation enthalpies of the elements B, P, S and F (lowest first) is
(a) F < 𝑆 < 𝑃 < 𝐵
(b) P < 𝑆 < 𝐵 < 𝐹
(c) B < 𝑃 < 𝑆 < 𝐹
(d) B < 𝑆 < 𝑃 < 𝐹
105. The correct order of electron gain enthalpy with negative sign of F, Cl, Br and I, having atomic number
9,17,35 and 53 respectively, is
(a) Cl > F > Br > I
(b) F > Cl > Br > I
(c) I > Br > Cl > F
(d) I > Br > F > Cl
106. Among, Al2 O3 , SiO2 , P2 O3 and SO2 the correct order of acid strength is
(a) SO2 < P2 O3 < SiO2 < Al2 O3
(b) SiO2 < SO2 < Al2 O3 < P2 O3
(c) Al2 O3 < SiO2 < SO2 < P2 O3
(d) Al2 O3 < SiO2 < P2 O3 < SO2
107. The ionisation energy of nitrogen is larger than that of oxygen because of
(a) Of greater attraction of electrons by the nucleus
(b) Of the size of nitrogen atom being smaller
(c) The half-filled 𝑝-orbitals possess extra stability
(d) Of greater penetration effect
108. What is the name of element with atomic number 105 ?
(a) Kurchatovium
(b) Dubnium
(c) Nobelium
(d) Holmium
109. The values of electronegativity of atom 𝐴 and 𝐵 are 1.20 and 4.0 respectively. The percentage of ionic
character of 𝐴 − 𝐵 bond is
(a) 58.3%
(b) 48%
(c) 79.6%
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 (d) 73.6%
110. Which of the following is a metalloid?
(a) Sb (b) Mg
(c) Zn (d) Bi
− 2−
111. The radii F, F , O and O are in the order of
− 2−
(a) F > O >F>O
(b) F − > F − > O > O2−
(c) O2− > F − > O > F
(d) F > O > F − > O2−
112. Which one of the following ions has the highest value of ionic radius?
(a) Li+ (b) B 3+
(c) O2− (d) F −
113. Which of the following electronic configurations in the outermost shell is characteristic of alkali metals?
(a) 𝑛𝑠 2 𝑝6 𝑑1
(b) (𝑛 − 1)𝑠 2 𝑝6 , 𝑛𝑠1
(c) (𝑛 − 1)𝑠 2 𝑝6 , 𝑛𝑠 2 𝑝1
(d) (𝑛 − 1)𝑠 2 𝑝6 𝑑10 , 𝑛𝑠1
114. The pair of amphoteric hydroxides is
(a) LiOH, Al(OH)3
(b) Be(OH)2 , Mg(OH)2
(c) B(OH)2 , Be(OH)2
(d) Be(OH)2 , Zn(OH)2
115. The correct order of ionic radius is
(a) Ti4+ < Mn7+
35
(b) Cl− > 37
Cl−
(c) K + > Cl−
(d) P3+ > P5+
116. Of the following elements, which one has the highest electronegativity?
(a) F (b) Cl
(c) Br (d) I
117. Which element has highest electronegativity?
(a) F (b) He
(c) Ne (d) Na
118. Which one of the following has the lowest ionisation energy?
(a) 1𝑠 2 2𝑠 2 2𝑝6
(b) 1𝑠 2 2𝑠 2 2𝑝6 3𝑠1
(c) 1𝑠 2 2𝑠 2 2𝑝5
(d) 1𝑠 2 2𝑠 2 2𝑝3
119. In which of the following crystals of ionic compounds would you expect maximum distance between the
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 (a) LiF (b) CsF
(c) CsI (d) LiI
120. Which of the following is a false statement?
(a) Fluorine is more electronegative than chlorine
(b) Nitrogen has greater IE1 than oxygen
(c) Lithium is amphoteric
(d) Chlorine is an oxidising agent
121. The electron affinity values for the halogens show the following trend
(a) F < Cl > Br > I
(b) F < Cl < Br < I
(c) F > Cl > Br > I
(d) F < Cl > Br < I
122. Which one of the following has the highest electronegativity?
(a) Si (b) P
(c) Cl (d) Br
123. Which pair of the atomic numbers represents 𝑠-block elements?
(a) 3,12 (b) 6,12
(c) 7,15 (d) 9,17
124. Which of the following elements never show positive oxidation number?
(a) 0 (b) Fe
(c) Ga (d) F
125. Correct increasing order of first ionisation potential is
(a) Na < 𝑀𝑔 > 𝐴𝑙 < 𝑆𝑖
(b) Na < 𝑀𝑔 < 𝐴𝑙 < 𝑆𝑖
(c) Na > Mg > Al > Si
(d) Na < 𝑀𝑔 < 𝐴𝑙 > 𝑆𝑖
126. Which of the following oxides doesn't react with both of an acid and alkali, is?
(a) ZnO (b) SnO2
(c) Al2 O3 (d) BeO
127. Which of the following pairs show reverse properties on moving along a period from left to right and
from top to down in a group?
(a) Nuclear charge and electron affinity
(b) Ionisation energy and electron affinity
(c) Atomic radius and electron affinity
(d) None of the above
128. An element with atomic number 21 is a
(a) Halogen
(b) Representative element
(c) Transition element
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129. Which pair has both members from the same period of Periodic Table?
(a) Cl, Br (b) Ca, Cl
(c) Na, Ca (d) Na, Cl
130. The second electron affinity is zero for
(a) Alkali metals (b) Halogens
(c) Noble gases (d) Transition metal
131. Which of the following pairs show reverse properties on moving along a period from left to right and
from top to down in a group?
(a) Nuclear charge and electron affinity
(b) Ionisation radius and electron affinity
(c) Atomic radius and electron affinity
(d) None of the above
132. Ionisation energy in group 1-A varies in the decreasing order as
(a) Li > Na > K > Cs
(b) Na > 𝐿𝑖 > 𝐾 > 𝐶𝑠
(c) Li > Cs > K > Na
(d) K > Cs > Na > Li
133. Ionisation potential for a noble gas is
(a) Maximum in a period
(b) Minimum in a period
(c) Either minimum or maximum
(d) Constant
134. Number of elements presents in the fifth period of periodic table is
(a) 32 (b) 10
(c) 18 (d) 8
135. Which of the following has largest ionic radius?
(a) Cs + (b) Li+
(c) Na+ (d) K +
136. Which of the following has maximum bond energy?
(a) Cl2 (b) F2
(c) Br2 (d) I2
137. What is the correct decreasing order of ionic radii of following ions? N 3− , O2− , F − , Na+ , Mg 2+
(a) N 3− > O2− > F − > Mg 2+ > Na+
(b) N 3− > O2− > F − > Na+ > Mg 2+
(c) N 3− > O2− > Mg 2+ > Na+ > F −
(d) Na+ > F − > O2− > Mg 2+ > N 3−
138. The successive ionisation energy values for an element ' 𝑋 are given below
XII. Ist ionisation energy = 410 kJ mol −1
XIII. 2nd ionisation energy = 820 kJ mol−1
XIV. 3rd ionisation energy = 1100 kJ mol−1
XV. 4th ionisation energy = 1500 kJ mol−1
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 XVI. 5th ionisation energy = 3200 kJ mol−1
Find out the number of valence electron for the atom ' 𝑋 ′
(a) 4 (b) 3
(c) 5 (d) 2
139. The ions O2− , F − , Na+ , Mg 2+ and Al3+ are isoelectronic. Their ionic radii show
(a) A decrease from O2− to F − and then increase from Na+to Al3+
(b) A significant increase from O2− to Al3+
(c) A significant decrease from O2− to Al3+
(d) An increase from O2− to F − and then decrease from Na+to Al3+
140. The first ionisation potential is maximum for
(a) B (b) N
(c) 0 (d) Be
141. In which of the following arrangements the order is not according to the property indicated against it?
(a) Li < 𝑁𝑎 < 𝐾 < 𝑅𝑏 increasing metallic radius
(b) I < Br < F < Cl increasing electron gain enthaly (with negative sign)
(c) B < 𝐶 < 𝑁 < 𝑂 increasing first ionisation enthalphy
(d) Al3+ < Mg 2+ < Na+ < F − increasing ionic size
142. The first four ionisation energy values of an element are 191,578,872 and 5962kcal. The number of
valence electrons in the element is
(a) 1 (b) 2
(c) 3 (d) 4
2− (g)
143. The formation of the oxide ion O requires first an exothermic and then an endothermic step as shown
below O(g) + 𝑒 = O (g); Δ𝐻 = −142 kJ mol−1 O− (g) + 𝑒 − = O2− (g), Δ𝐻 𝑜 = 844 kJ mol−1 This
− − 𝑜

is because
(a) O− ion will tend to resist the addition of another electron
(b) Oxygen has high electro affinity
(c) Oxygen is more electronegative
(d) O− ion has comparatively larger size than oxygen atom
144. The formation of the oxide ion O2− (𝑔) requires first an exothermic and then an endothermic step as
shown below;
O(g) + 𝑒 − = O− (g); Δ𝐻 ∘ = −142kJmo11−1
O(g)− + 𝑒 − = O2− (g); Δ𝐻 ∘ = 844kJmo1−1
This is because
(a) Oxygen is more electronegative
(b) Oxygen has high electron affinity
(c) O− ion will tend to resist the addition of another electron
(d) O− has comparatively larger size than oxygen atom
145. Electron affinity is positive, when
(a) O changes into O−
(b) O− changes into O2−

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 (c) 0 changes into O+
(d) Electron affinity is always negative
146. The element with atomic numbers 9,17,35, 53,85 are all
(a) Noble gases (b) Halogens
(c) Heavy metals (d) Light metals
147. Strongest oxidising agent among halogen is
(a) I2 (b) Br2
(c) Cl2 (d) F2
148. Pauling's equation for determining the electronegativity of an element, is
𝑋𝐴 , 𝑋𝐵 = electronegativity values of elements 𝐴 and 𝐵
Δ = represents polarity of 𝐴 − 𝐵 bond
(a) 𝑋𝐴 − 𝑋𝐵 = 0.208√Δ
(b) 𝑋𝐴 + 𝑋𝐵 = 0.208√Δ
(c) 𝑋𝐴 − 𝑋𝐵 = 0.208Δ2
(d) 𝑋𝐴 − 𝑋𝐵 = √Δ
149. The incorrect statement among the following is
(a) The first ionisation potential of Al is less than the first ionisation potential of Mg
(b) The second ionisation potential of Mg is greater than the second ionisation potential of Na
(c) The first ionisation potential of Na is less than the first ionisation potential of Mg
(d) The third ionisation potential of Mg is greater than that of Al
150. The correct order of ionisation energy of C, N, O, F is
(a) F < O < N < C
(b) F < N < C < O
(c) C < N < O < F
(d) C < O < N < F
151. Which of the following is the most electropositive element?
(a) P (b) S
(c) Mg (d) Al
152. Among the following, the number of elements showing only one non-zero oxidation state is
O, Cl, F, N, P, Sn, Tl, Na, Ti
(a) 1 (b) 2
(c) 3 (d) 4
153. Which of the following statements is wrong?
(a) The stability of hydrides increases from NH3 to BiH3 in group 15 of the Periodic Table.
(b) Nitrogen cannot from 𝑑𝜋 − 𝑝𝜋 bond.
(c) Single 𝑁 − 𝑁 bond is weaker than the single P − P bond.
(d) N2 O4 has two resonance structure.
154. In third row of Periodic Table from Na to Cl
(a) Electronegativity increases

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 (b) Electronegativity decreases
(c) Ionisation energy decreases
(d) Atomic volume increases
155. Which one of the following elements has the highest ionisation energy?
(a) [Ne]3𝑠 2 3𝑝1 (b) [Ne]3𝑠 2 3𝑝3
(c) [Ne]3𝑠 2 3𝑝2 (d) [Ar]3𝑑10 , 4𝑠 2 4𝑝2
156. The outermost electronic configuration of the most electronegative element is
(a) 𝑛𝑠 2 𝑛𝑝3 (b) 𝑛𝑠 2 𝑛𝑝4
(c) 𝑛𝑠 2 𝑛𝑝5 (d) 𝑛𝑠 2 𝑛𝑝6
157. Which one of the following belongs to representative group of elements in the Periodic Table?
(a) Aluminium
(b) Chromium
(c) Argon
(d) Lanthanum
158. The discovery of which of the following group of elements gave death blow to the Newland's law of
octaves?
(a) Inert gases (b) Alkaline earths
(c) Rare earths (d) Actinides
159. The pair of elements having approximately equal ionisation potential is
(a) Al, Ga (b) Al, Si
(c) Al, Mg (d) Al, B
160. Beryllium shows diagonal relationship with
(a) Mg (b) Na
(c) B (d) Al
161. In the Modern Periodic Table, elements are arranged
(a) Alphabetically
(b) With increasing volume
(c) With increasing mass
(d) With increasing atomic number
162. How does the ionisation energy of 1st group elements vary?
(a) Increases down the group
(b) Decreases down the group
(c) Remains unchanged
(d) Variation is not regular
163. The number of naturally occurring 𝑝-block elements that are diamagnetic is
(a) 18 (b) 6
(c) 5 (d) 7
4− 2−
164. The ionic radii (Å) of C and O respectively are 2.60 and 1.40 . The ionic radius of the isoelectronic
ion N 3− would be
(a) 2.6 (b) 1.71
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 (c) 1.4 (d) 0.95
165. The electronic configuration, 1𝑠 , 2𝑠 2𝑝 , 3𝑠 3𝑝 3𝑑9 represents a
2 2 6 2 6

(a) Metal atom

(b) Non-metal atom
(c) Non-metallic anion
(d) Metallic cation

166. In a given shell the order of screening effect is

(a) 𝑠 > 𝑝 > 𝑑 > 𝑓
(b) 𝑠 > 𝑝 > 𝑓 > 𝑑
(c) 𝑓 > 𝑑 > 𝑝 > 𝑠
(d) 𝑠 < 𝑝 < 𝑑 < 𝑓
167. The elements with atomic numbers 9,17,35, 53,85 are all
(a) Halogens
(b) Noble gases
(c) Heavy metals
(d) Light metals
168. Metallic nature and basic nature of the oxides...... as we move along a period
(a) Increases
(b) Decreases
(c) Remains constant
(d) First increases then decreases
169. The I st IEs of four consecutive elements present in the second period of Periodic Table are 8.3,11.3,14.5
and 13.6eV respectively. Which of these is the IE of nitrogen?
(a) 13.6 (b) 8.3
(c) 14.5 (d) 11.3
170. The oxide of an element whose electronic configuration is 1𝑠 2 , 2𝑠 2 , 2𝑝6 , 3𝑠1 is
(a) Neutral (b) Amphoteric
(c) Basic (d) Acidic
171. In which one of the following pairs the radius of the second species is greater than that of the first?
(a) Na, Mg (b) O2− , N 3−
(c) Li+ , Be2+ (d) Ba2+ , Sr 2+
172. Electron affinity is the
(a) Energy released when an electron is added to an isolated atom in the gaseous state
(b) Energy absorbed when an electron is added to an isolated atom in the gaseous state
(c) Energy required to take out an electron from an isolated gaseous atom
(d) Power of an atom to attract an electron to itself
173. For alkali metals, which one of the following trends is incorrect?
(a) Hydration energy : Li > Na > K > Rb
(b) Ionisation energy : Li > Na > K > Rb
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 (c) Density : Li < Na < K < Rb
(d) Atomic size : Li < Na < K < Rb
174. The set representing the correct order of ionic radius is
(a) Li+ > Be2+ > Na+ > Mg 2+
(b) Na+ > Li+ > Mg 2+ > Be2+
(c) Li2+ > Na+ > Mg 2+ > Be2+
(d) Mg 2+ > Be2+ > Li+ > Na+
175. Which of the following ion is the smallest ion?
(a) O2 (b) O+
2
(c) O−
2 (d) O2−
2
176. With respect to chlorine, hydrogen will be
(a) Electropositive
(b) Electronegative
(c) Neutral
(d) None of these
177. The outermost configuration of the least reactive element is
(a) 𝑛𝑠 2 𝑝3 (b) 𝑛𝑠 2 𝑝4
(c) 𝑛𝑠 2 𝑝5 (d) 𝑛𝑠 2 𝑝6
178. The correct order of ionisation energy for comparing carbon, nitrogen and oxygen is
(a) C < N > O
(b) C > N < O
(c) C > N > O
(d) C < N < O
179. Which of the following transitions involves maximum amount of energy?
(a) 𝑀− (g) → 𝑀( g)
(b) 𝑀( g) → 𝑀+ (g)
(c) 𝑀+ (g) → 𝑀2+ (g)
(d) 𝑀2+ (g) → 𝑀3+ (g)
180. Variable oxidation state and degenerated orbital shows
(a) s-block elements
(b) 𝑝-block elements
(c) 𝑑-block elements
(d) All of these
181. The first ionisation energy of oxygen is less than that of nitrogen. Which of the following is the correct
reason for this observation?
(a) Lesser effective nuclear charge of oxygen than nitrogen
(b) Lesser atomic size of oxygen than nitrogen
(c) Greater interelectron repulsion between two electrons in the same 𝑝-orbital counter balances the
increase in effective nuclear charge on moving from nitrogen to oxygen
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182. Which is not the correct order for the stated property?
(a) Ba > Sr > Mg; atomic radius
(b) F > O > N; first ionisation enthalpy
(c) Cl > F > I; electron affinity
(d) O > Se > Te; electronegativity
183. Which group of the Periodic Table contains coinage metal?
(a) IIA (b) IB
(c) IA (d) None of these
184. The correct order of reactivity of halogens is
(a) F > Br > Cl > I
(b) F > Cl > Br > I
(c) I > Br > Cl > F
(d) Cl > I > Br > F
185. If Aufbau rule is not followed, K − 19 will be placed in
(a) 𝑠-block (b) 𝑝-block
(c) 𝑑-block (d) 𝑓-block
186. Which of the following element is metalloid?
(a) Bi (b) Sn
(c) Ge (d) C
187. When the first ionisation energies are plotted against atomic number, the peaks are occupied by
(a) Alkali metals
(b) Halogens
(c) Transition metals
(d) Rare gases
188. The correct order in which the first ionisation potential increases is
(a) Na, K, Be (b) K, Na, Be
(c) K, Be, Na (d) Be, Na, k
189. Identify the correct order in which the covalent radius of the following elements increases
I) Ti
II) Ca
III) Sc
(a) (I), (II), (III)
(b) (III), (II), (I)
(c) (II), (I), (III)
(d) (I), (III), (II)
190. Which of the following metals exhibits more than one oxidation state?
(a) Na (b) Mg
(c) Al (d) Fe
191. Generally, the first ionisation energy increases along a period. But there are some exceptions. One which
is not an exception is
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 (a) N and 0 (b) Na and Mg
(c) Mg and Al (d) Be and B
192. Which element exist as a solid at 25∘ C and 1 atm pressure among the following?
(a) Br (b) Cl
(c) Hg (d) P
193. The elements present in the core of earth are collectively known as
(a) Lithophiles (b) Nucleophiles
(c) Chalcophiles (d) Siderophiles
194. If the IP of Na is 5.48eV, the ionization potential of K will be
(a) Same as that of Na
(b) 4.34eV
(c) 5.68eV
(d) 10.88eV
195. Which of the following does not represents the correct order of the property indicated?
(a) Sc 3+ > Cr 3+ > Fe3+ > Mn3+ -ionic radii
(b) Sc < 𝑇𝑖 < 𝐶𝑟 < 𝑀𝑛 − density
(c) Mn2+ > Ni2+ > Co2+ < Fe2+ − ionic radii
(d) FeO < CaO < MnO < CuO - basic nature
196. Differentiating electron in inner transition elements enters the ……………. orbital.
(a) 𝑠 (b) 𝑝
(c) 𝑑 (d) 𝑓
197. I st and II nd IE of Mg are 7.646 and 15.035eV respectively. The amount of energy needed to convert
all the atoms of magnesium into Mg 2+ ions present in 12mg of magnesium vapours is [Given, 1eV =
96.5 kJ mol−1 ]
(a) 1.5 (b) 2.0
(c) 1.1 (d) 0.5
198. The correct sequence which shows decreasing order of the ionic radii of the elements is
(a) Al3+ > Mg 2+ > Na+ > F − > 02−
(b) Na+ > Mg 2+ > Al3+ > O2− > F −
(c) Na+ > F − > Mg 2+ > O2− > Al3+
(d) O2 > F − > Na+ > Mg 2+ > Al3+
199. Be resembles much with
(a) Li (b) Al
(c) Zn (d) Ra
200. Which one of the elements has the maximum electron affinity?
(a) F (b) Cl
(c) Br (d) I
201. In the Periodic Table, going down in the fluorine group

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 (a) Stability of hydrides will increases
(b) Ionic radii will increases
(c) Electronegativity will increases
(d) IE will increases
202. Which ionisation potential (IP) in the following equations involves the greatest amount of energy?
(a) K + → K 2+ + 𝑒 −
(b) Na → Na+ + 𝑒 −
(c) C 2+ → C 3+ + 𝑒 −
(d) Ca+ → Ca2+ + 𝑒 −
203. The correct order of increasing oxidising power is
(a) F2 < Cl2 < I2 > Br2
(b) F2 < Br2 < Cl2 < I2
(c) Cl2 < Br2 < F2 < I2
(d) I2 < Br2 < Cl2 < F2
204. An element with atomic number 20 will be placed in which period of the Periodic Table?
(a) 1 (b) 2
(c) 3 (d) 4
205. The correct order of electron affinity is
(a) B < 𝐶 < 𝑂 > 𝑁
(b) B > C > N > O
(c) 0 > 𝐶 > 𝐵 > 𝑁
(d) 0 < 𝐶 < 𝐵 < 𝑁
206. Which has the smallest size?
(a) Na+ (b) Mg 2+
(c) Al3+ (d) P5+
207. Which of the following is correct order of increasing size?
(a) Br − > S 2− > Cl− > Na+ > Mg 2+ > Be2+
(b) Be2+ > Mg 2+ > Na+ > S 2− > Cl− > Br −
(c) S 2− > Cl− > Br − > Na+ > Mg 2+ > Be2+
(d) Na+ > Mg 2+ > Be2+ > Br − > Cl− > S 2−
208. Elements of which group form anions most readily?
(a) Halogens (b) Alkali metals
(c) Oxygen family (d) Nitrogen group
209. One mole of magnesium in the vapour state absorbed 1200kJmol−1 of energy. If the first and second
ionisation energies of Mg are 750 and 1450 kJmol−1 respectively, the final composition of the mixture is
(a) 31%Mg + + 69%Mg 2+
(b) 69%Mg+ + 31%Mg 2+
(c) 86%Mg + + 14%Mg 2+
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210. Which of the following relation is correct?
st st
(a) I IE of 𝐶 > I IE of 𝐵
(b) 𝐼 st IE of 𝐶 < I st
IE of 𝐵
nd nd
(c) II IE of C > II IE of B
(d) Both (b) and (c)
211. Increase in atomic size down the group is due to
(a) Increase in number of electrons
(b) Increase in number of protons and neutrons
(c) Increase in number of protons
(d) Increase in number of protons, neutrons and electrons
212. The ionic radii of ioselectronic species N 3− , O2− and F − are in the order?
(a) 1.36,1.40,1.71
(b) 1.36,1.71,1.40
(c) 1.71,1.40,1.36
(d) 1.71,1.36,1.40
213. According to IUPAC nomenclature, a newly discovered element has been named as Uun. The atomic
number of the element is
(a) 111 (b) 112
(c) 109 (d) 110
214. Which one of the following has the highest electronegativity?
(a) Br (b) Cl
(c) P (d) Si
215. Which one of the following is an amphoteric oxide?
(a) ZnO (b) Na2 O
(c) SO2 (d) B2 O3
216. In the Periodic Table metals usually used as catalyst belong to
(a) 𝑓-block (b) d-block
(c) 𝑝-block (d) 𝑠-block
217. The trivalent ion having largest size in lanthanide series is
(a) Ti (b) Zr
(c) Hf (d) La
218. The electronic configuration of the atom having maximum difference in first and second ionisation
energies is
(a) 1𝑠 2 , 2𝑠 2 , 2𝑝6 , 3𝑠1
(b) 1𝑠 2 , 2𝑠 2 , 2𝑝6 , 3𝑠 2
(c) 1𝑠 2 , 2𝑠 2 , 2𝑝1
(d) 1𝑠 2 , 2𝑠 2 , 2𝑝6 , 3𝑠 2 , 3𝑝1
219. Which of the following sequence correctly represents the decreasing acidic nature of oxides?
(a) Li2 O > BeO > CO2 > N2 O3 > B2 O3
(b) CO2 > N2 O3 > B2 O3 > LiO > BeO
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 (c) N2 O3 > CO2 > B2 O3 > BeO > Li2 O
(d) CO2 > BeO2 > Li2 O > B2 O3 > N2 O3
220. Which one of the following oxides is amphoteric in character?
(a) SnO2 (b) SiO2
(c) CO2 (d) CaO
221. In third row of Periodic Table, the atomic radii from Na to Cl
(a) Continuously decreases
(b) Continuously increases
(c) Remains constant
(d) Increases but not continuously
222. Highest energy will be absorbed to eject out the electron in the configuration
(a) 1𝑠 2 2𝑠 2 2𝑝1
(b) 1𝑠 2 2𝑠 2 2𝑝3
(c) 1𝑠 2 2𝑠 2 2𝑝2
(d) 1𝑠 2 2𝑠 2 2𝑝4
223. The highest first ionisation potential is of
(a) Carbon (b) Boron
(c) 0xygen (d) Nitrogen
224. The property of attracting electrons by the halogen atoms in a molecule is called
(a) Ionisation potential
(b) Electrons affinity
(c) Electronegtivity
(d) Electronic attraction
225. Atomic radii of F and Ne, in Å, are given by
(a) 0.72,0.71 (b) 0.72,1.6
(c) 1.6,1.58 (d) 0.71,0.72
226. The least stable ion among the following is
(a) Li− (b) Be−
(c) B− (d) C −
227. Which of the following oxides is most basic?
(a) Na2 O (b) SiO2
(c) SO2 (d) All are equally basic
228. Observe the following statement
XVII. The physical and chemical properties of elements are periodic functions of their electronic
configuration.
XVIII. Electronegativity of fluorine is less than the electronegativity of chlorine.
XIX. Electropositive nature decreases from top to bottom in a group.
The correct answer is
(a) I, II and III are correct
(b) Only 𝐼 is correct
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 (c) Only I and II is correct
(d) Only II and III are correct
229. When an electron is removed from an atom, its energy
(a) Increase
(b) Decrease
(c) Remains the same
(d) None of these
230. The element with atomic number 36 belongs to ...block in the Periodic Table.
(a) 𝑝 (b) 𝑠
(c) 𝑓 (d) 𝑑
231. Amphoteric oxide combinations are in
(a) ZnO2 K 2 O, SO3
(b) ZnO, P2 O5 , Cl2 O7
(c) SnO2 , Al2 O3 , ZnO
(d) PbO2 , SnO2 , SO3
232. Ionisation potential is lowest for
(a) Alkali metals
(b) Inert gas
(c) Halogens
(d) Alkaline earth metals
233. Which of the following is an amphoteric oxide?
(a) SO3 (b) MgO2
(c) Al2 O3 (d) P4 O10
234. Which is the correct order of electronegativity?
(a) F > 𝑁 < 0 > 𝐶
(b) F > 𝑁 > 0 > 𝐶
(c) F > 𝑁 > 0 < 𝐶
(d) F < 𝑁 < 0 = 𝐶
235. Fluorine has low electron affinity than chlorine because of
(a) Bigger radius of fluorine, less density
(b) Smaller radius of fluorine, high density
(c) Smaller radius of chlorine, high density
(d) Smaller radius of chlorine, less density
236. The electronic configuration of transition elements is exhibited by
(a) (𝑛 − 1)𝑑1−10 , 𝑛𝑠 2
(b) 𝑛𝑠 2 (𝑛 − 1)𝑑10
(c) 𝑛𝑠1
(d) 𝑛𝑠 2 , 𝑛𝑝5
237. Which one of the following statement is false?
(a) The electron affinity of chlorine is less than that of fluorine.

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 (b) The electronegativity of fluorine is more than that of chlorine.
(c) The electron affinity of bromine is less than that of chlorine.
(d) The electronegativity of chlorine is more than that of bromine.
238. The correct decreasing order of first ionisation enthalpies of five elements of the second period is
(a) Be > B > C > N > F
(b) N > F > C > B > Be
(c) F > N > C > Be > B
(d) N > F > B > C > Be
239. In the following, the element with the highest ionisation energy is
(a) [Ne]3𝑠 2 3𝑝1 (b) [Ne]3𝑠 2 3𝑝3
(c) [Ne]3𝑠 2 3𝑝2 (d) [Ne]3𝑠 2 3𝑝4
240. First ionisation energy is highest for
(a) Noble gases
(b) Platinum metals
(c) Transition elements
(d) Inner-transition elements
241. Which of the following element shows maximum valency?
(a) Carbon (b) Barium
(c) Nitrogen (d) Sulphur
242. The correct order of decreasing first ionisation energy is
(a) C > B > Be > Li
(b) C > Be > B > Li
(c) B > C > Be > Li
(d) Be > Li > B > C
243. The correct order of increasing electron affinity of halogens is
(a) F < 𝐶𝑙 < 𝐵𝑟 < 𝐼
(b) I < 𝐵𝑟 < 𝐹 < 𝐶𝑙
(c) I > Br > Cl > F
(d) Br > I > F > Cl
244. An element 𝑋 which occurs in the first short period has an outer electronic structure 𝑠 2 𝑝1 . What are the
formula and acid-base character of its oxides?
(a) XO3 , basic (b) 𝑋2 𝑂3 , basic
(c) X 2 O3 , amphoteric (d) XO2 , acidic
245. The correct order of radii is
(a) N < Be < B
(b) F − < O2− < N 3−
(c) Fe3+ < 𝐹e2+ < 𝐹e4+
(d) Na < 𝐿𝑖 < 𝐾
246. A trend common to both group I and VII elements in the Periodic Table as atomic number increases is
(a) Atomic radius increases
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 (b) Oxidising power increases
(c) Reactivity with water increases
(d) Maximum valency increases
247. The ionisation potential order for which set is correct?
(a) Cs < Li < K
(b) Cs < Li > B
(c) Li > K > Cs
(d) B > Li < K
248. Which of the following is the atomic number of a metal?
(a) 32 (b) 34
(c) 36 (d) 38
249. Which of the following statements is wrong?
(a) Metals are more than non-metals.
(b) There are only few metalloids.
(c) Hydrogen can be placed with alkali metals as well as with halogen in Periodic Table.
(d) Non-metals are more than metals.
250. The elements having the electronic configuration [Kr]4𝑑10 𝑓 14 , 5𝑠 2 𝑝6 𝑑2 , 6𝑠 2 belongs to
(a) 𝑠-block (b) p-block
(c) 𝑑-block (d) 𝑓-block
251. Which of the following pairs has both members of the same period of the Periodic Table?
(a) Na − Cl (b) Na − Ca
(c) Ca − Cl (d) Cl − Br
252. Which of the following halogen acids is least basic?
(a) HF (b) HCl
(c) HBr (d) HI
253. The element having highest electron affinity is
(a) Bromine
(b) Iodine
(c) Fluorine
(d) Chlorine
254. The first ionisation potential (eV) of Be and B respectively are
(a) 8.29eV,8.29eV (b) 8.29eV,9.32eV
(c) 9.32eV,9.32eV (d) 9.32eV,8.29eV

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 ANSWERS

1. (d) 38. (b) 75. (a) 112. (c) 149. (b) 186. (c) 223. (d)
2. (b) 39. (d) 76. (a) 113. (b) 150. (d) 187. (d) 224. (c)
3. (a) 40. (c) 77. (a) 114. (d) 151. (c) 188 (b) 225. (b)
4. (a) 41. (b) 78. (a) 115. (d) 152 (b) 189. (d) 226. (b)
5. (d) 42. (d) 79. (d) 116 (a) 153. (a) 190. (d) 227. (a)
6. (a) 43. (d) 80. (d) 117. (a) 154. (a) 191. (b) 228. (b)
7. (d) 44. (b) 81. (c) 118. (b) 155. (b) 192 (d) 229. (a)
8. (a) 45. (b) 82. (b) 119. (c) 156. (c) 193. (d) 230. (a)
9. (b) 46. (b) 83. (a) 120 (c) 157. (a) 194. (b) 231. (c)
10. (a) 47. (d) 84. (b) 121. (a) 158. (a) 195. (a) 232. (a)
11. (a) 48. (d) 85. (b) 122. (c) 159. (a) 196. (d) 233. (c)
12. (a) 49. (c) 86. (c) 123. (a) 160 (d) 197. (c) 234. (a)
13. (d) 50. (a) 87. (b) 124 (d) 161. (d) 198. (d) 235. (b)
14. (c) 51. (b) 88. (d) 125. (a) 162. (b) 199. (b) 236. (a)
15. (a) 52. (d) 89. (a) 126. (d) 163. (c) 200. (b) 237. (a)
16. (b) 53. (b) 90. (a) 127. (c) 164 (b) 201. (b) 238. (c)
17. (a) 54. (a) 91. (c) 128 (c) 165. (d) 202. (a) 239. (b)
18. (a) 55. (a) 92. (a) 129. (d) 166. (a) 203. (d) 240. (a)
19. (d) 56. (a) 93. (a) 130. (b) 167. (a) 204. (d) 241. (d)
20. (a) 57. (d) 94. (c) 131. (c) 168 (b) 205. (a) 242. (b)
21. (b) 58. (b) 95. (a) 132 (a) 169. (c) 206. (d) 243. (b)
22. (c) 59. (a) 96. (d) 133. (a) 170. (c) 207. (a) 244. (c)
23. (d) 60. (a) 97. (d) 134. (c) 171. (b) 208. (a) 245. (b)
24. (d) 61. (d) 98. (d) 135. (a) 172 (a) 209. (b) 246. (a)
25. (b) 62. (d) 99. (b) 136. (a) 173. (c) 210. (a) 247. (c)
26. (d) 63. (d) 100 (a) 137. (b) 174. (b) 211. (a) 248. (d)
27. (d) 64. (b) 101. (c) 138. (a) 175. (b) 212. (c) 249. (d)
28. (d) 65. (d) 102. (b) 139. (c) 176 (a) 213. (d) 250. (c)
29. (b) 66. (d) 103. (c) 140 (b) 177. (d) 214. (b) 251. (a)
30. (a) 67. (c) 104 (d) 141. (c) 178. (a) 215. (a) 252. (d)
31. (c) 68. (a) 105. (a) 142. (c) 179. (d) 216. (b) 253. (d)
32. (a) 69. (c) 106. (d) 143. (a) 180 (c) 217. (d) 254. (d)
33. (c) 70. (a) 107. (c) 144 (c) 181. (c) 218. (a)
34. (b) 71. (c) 108 (b) 145. (b) 182. (b) 219. (c)
35. (d) 72. (d) 109. (d) 146. (b) 183. (b) 220. (a)
36. (a) 73. (c) 110. (a) 147. (d) 184 (b) 221. (a)
37. (d) 74. (c) 111. (c) 148 (a) 185. (c) 222. (b)

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