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1]Multiple Choice Questions [20]
[Link] metallic character __________ in a group as one moves from top to
bottom.
(a) Increases
(b) Decreases
(c) Remains same
(d) None of these
[Link] metallic character __________ in a period as one moves from left to
right.
(a) Decreases
(b) Increases
(c) Remains same
(d) None of these
[Link] electronegativity of elements __________ across the period and
__________ down the group.
(a) Increases, increases
(b) Decreases, increases
(c) Increases, decreases
(d) Decreases, decreases
[Link] energy required to remove an electron from a neutral isolated gaseous
atom and convert it into a positively charged gaseous ion is called __________.
(a) Ionisation potential
(b) Electronegativity
(c) Valency
(d) Electron af nity
[Link] properties of elements are periodic function of their __________.
(a) Valency
(b) Atomic mass
(c) Atomic number
(d) Both (b) and (c)
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[Link] most reactive non-metals comprise Group __________ of the Periodic
Table.
(a) 14
(b) 15
(c) 16
(d) 17
[Link] the following as per instruction given in the brackets:
K, Cl, Na, S, Si (increasing order of ionisation energy)
(a) K < Na < Si < S < Cl
(b) K < Na < Si < Cl < S
(c) Na < S < Cl < K < Si
(d) Si < S < Cl < Na
[Link] most electronegative element from the following elements is:
(a) Magnesium
(b) Chlorine
(c) Aluminium
(d) Sulphur
[Link] the elements given below, the element with the least electronegativity
is:
(a) Lithium
(b) Carbon
(c) Boron
(d) Fluorine
[Link] element X belonging in Period 3 and Group II will have:
(a) 3 shells and 2 valence electrons
(b) 2 shells and 3 valence electrons
(c) 3 shells and 3 valence electrons
(d) 2 shells and 2 valence electrons
[Link] X is found in Group 17 of the periodic table. Which properties are
typical of element X?
P. Poor conductor of electricity
Q. Non-malleable
R. High melting points
(a) Only P
(b) Only Q
(c) Only R
(d) Both P and Q
[Link] elements having the least number of electron shells:
(a) Cs
(b) K
(c) Na
(d) Li
[Link] elements having a lower nuclear charge:
(a) Be
(b) Mg
(c) Li
(d) K
14. The element with highest ionisation potential is:
(a) Hydrogen
(b) Caesium
(c) Radon
(d) Helium
[Link] af nity is maximum in:
(a) Mg
(b) Ar
(c) Li
(d) Br
[Link] Group IA elements are called alkali metals?
(a) When combined with water, their oxides produce acidic solutions.
(b) When their oxides and hydroxides are treated with water, they produce
alkaline solutions.
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(c) When their peroxides are treated with water, they produce alkaline solutions.
(d) When treated with water, their hydroxides produce acidic solutions.
[Link] is larger Na⁺ or K⁺? Why?
(a) K⁺ is larger than Na⁺ because of the larger ionic radius
(b) Na⁺ is larger than K⁺ because of the larger ionic radius
(c) K⁺ is larger than Na⁺ because K⁺ belongs to period 4
(d) Both are of same size
[Link] the 2nd period Neon has maximum ionisation potential because:
(a) It has unstable electronic con guration
(b) It easily accepts electrons
(c) It easily loses electrons
(d) The outermost shell is completely lled
[Link] below is the part of Periodic Table:
Li Be B C N O F
Na Mg Al Si P S Cl
How does metallic character of an element change as one moves from left to
right in a period and top to bottom in a group respectively?
(a) Increases, increases
(b) Decreases, increases
(c) Increases, decreases
(d) Decreases, decreases
[Link] reference to the portion of the periodic table given above, identify the
element having the largest atomic size:
(a) Li
(b) B
(c) K
(d) L
QUESTION NO 2.]Fill in the Blanks [4]
1. The atomic size __________ as we move left to right across the period,
because the __________ increases but the __________ remains the same.
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2. In a period or in a group, the larger the atomic size of an element the
__________ metallic is the element.
3. Moving across a __________ of the periodic table, the elements show
increasing __________ character.
4. The metallic and non-metallic character depends upon the __________ and
__________ of the elements.
Q.3 Match the Column [3]
Column A Column B
1. Proton – An alkaline earth metal
2. Sodium – Halogen
– Noble gas
3. Barium – An alkali metal
4. Chlorine – Responsible for nuclear
charge
5. Electron – Occupied sub-shell
6. Completed shell
Q.4 One Word or Technical Term [3]
1. Element X belongs to Period 2 and Group 1 of the periodic table. State the formula of the
chloride of element X.
2. Elements with 4, 5, 6 or 7 electrons in the last shell.
3. Elements with 8 electrons in the last shell.
Q.5 Reasoning Based Questions [10]
1. Explain why the elements placed in the same group of the periodic table have the same
chemical properties.
2. Why sodium is a metal while sulphur is a non-metal?
3. Alkali metals are good reducing agents. Why?
4. Why does atomic size decrease across a period from left to right?
5. Why does ionisation potential increase across a period?
SECTION B
Question 1]. [3]
The following table shows the electronic con guration of the atoms A, B, C and D:
Element Electronic con guration
A 2, 8, 2
B 2, 6
C 2, 8, 7
D 2, 4
(a) Write the formula of the compound formed between: [2]
1. A and B
2. D and C
(b) Which of the above elements will exhibit catenation?[1]
Question 2]. [5]
a)What are the main characteristics of the last elements in the periodic table? What is
the general name given to such elements? [2]
b)State the factors which affect the atomic size of the elements in a periodic table.[1]
c)what is modern periodic law?[1]
d)How many vertical columns are there in modern periodic table?[1]
Q.3. Complete the de nitions – of the periodic properties given below: [5]
(a) Atomic size – the distance between ____________
(b) Ionization potential – the amount of energy required ____________
(c) Electron af nity – the amount of energy released ____________
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(d) Electronegativity – the tendency of an atom to attract ____________
(e) Metallic character – of an element is exhibited when an atom of the element loses
4. Complete the table of – trends in periodic properties by –[5]
(a) Filling in the blanks with ‘decreases’ or ‘increases’ – across a period & down a group.
(b) The reasons for the ‘decrease’ or ‘increase’ – based on the criteria given.
Periodic property Across a period Down a group Reason for trend in periodic property
(a) Atomic size ____________ ____________ No. of shells • Nuclear charge
(b) Ionization potential Increases ____________ Atomic size • Nuclear charge
(c) Electron af nity ____________ ____________ Atomic size • Nuclear charge
(d) Electronegativity ____________ Decreases Atomic size • Nuclear charge
(e) Metallic character ____________ ____________ Atomic size • Ionization potential
Q.5 With reference to group 1 [IA] of the periodic table – ll in the blanks with
the correct word: [5]
The elements are ____________ [light/heavy] ____________ [metals/non-metals] since their
atomic size is ____________ [large/small].
The energy binding the atoms is ____________ [high/low] and hence the elements have
____________ [high/low] melting points.
The melting points of the elements ____________ [increases/decreases] down the subgroup.
The electropositive character ____________ [increases/decreases] down the subgroup and the
elements are strong ____________ [reducing/oxidizing] agents.
The element with electronic con guration 2,8,1 will have ____________ [higher/lower] electron
af nity and ____________ [smaller/larger] atomic size than the element with electronic
con guration 2,1.
Q.6 The elements of one short period of the Periodic Table are given below in
order from left to right: [5]
Li Be B C O F Ne
(a) To which period do these elements belong?
(b) One element of this period is missing. Which is the missing element and where should it be
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placed?
(c) Which one of the elements in this period shows the property of catenation?
(d) Place the three elements uorine, beryllium and nitrogen in the order of increasing
electronegativity.
(e) Which one of the above elements belongs to the halogen series?7. Name [8]
(a) An alkali metal in period 3 and halogen in period 2.
(b) The noble gas with 3 shells.
(c) The non-metals present in period 2 and metals in period 3.
(d) The element of period 3 with valency 4.
(e) The element in period 3 which does not form oxide.
(f) The element of lower nuclear charge out of Be and Mg.
(g) Which has higher E.A., Fluorine or Neon.
(h) Which has maximum metallic character – Na, Li or K.
8. Name the element which has: [4]
(i) two shells, both of which are completely lled with electrons?
(ii) the electronic con guration 2, 8, 3?
(iii) a total of three shells with ve electrons in its valence shell?
(iv) a total of four shells with two electrons in its valence shell?
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