Periodic Classification Of Elements - Paper I
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To identify the various trends in groups and periods
To compare the traditional and modern methods of classification
Questions and Answers
- 1.
The electronic configuration of the atom of an element X is 2 , 8, 4 .In the modern periodic table , the element X is placed in :
- A.
2 nd group
- B.
4 th group
- C.
14th group
- D.
8th group
Correct Answer
C. 14th groupExplanation
The electronic configuration of the atom of an element X is 2, 8, 4. This means that X has 2 electrons in its first energy level, 8 electrons in its second energy level, and 4 electrons in its third energy level. According to the modern periodic table, elements with similar electronic configurations are placed in the same group. In this case, X has 4 electrons in its outermost energy level, which corresponds to group 14. Therefore, element X is placed in the 14th group of the periodic table.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of the following element would lose an electron easily ?
- A.
Mg
- B.
Na
- C.
K
- D.
Ca
Correct Answer
C. KExplanation
Potassium (K) would lose an electron easily because it is located in Group 1 of the periodic table, which means it has one valence electron. Valence electrons are the outermost electrons in an atom and are involved in chemical reactions. Since potassium only has one valence electron, it is easier for it to lose that electron and achieve a stable electron configuration, resulting in a positive charge.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The elements A, B, C, D and E have atomic numbers 9, 11 , 17,12, and 13 respectively . The pair of elements which belongs to the same group of the periodic table is :
- A.
A & B
- B.
B & D
- C.
A & C
- D.
D & E
Correct Answer
C. A & CExplanation
Elements belonging to the same group in the periodic table have similar chemical properties and the same number of valence electrons. In this case, element A has an atomic number of 9 and element C has an atomic number of 17. Both elements belong to Group 7 of the periodic table, also known as the halogens. Therefore, A and C belong to the same group.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which one of the following does not increase while moving down the group of the periodic table ?
- A.
Atomic radius
- B.
Metallic character
- C.
Valence electrons
- D.
Shells in the atoms
Correct Answer
C. Valence electronsExplanation
As we move down a group in the periodic table, the number of shells in the atoms increases, resulting in an increase in atomic radius. The metallic character also increases as we move down the group. However, the number of valence electrons remains constant within a group as the elements have the same outermost electron configuration. Therefore, valence electrons do not increase while moving down the group of the periodic table.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The Newlands Law of Octaves for the classification of elements was found to be applicable only up to the element :
- A.
Potassium
- B.
Calcium
- C.
Cobalt
- D.
Thorium
Correct Answer
B. CalciumExplanation
The Newlands Law of Octaves was a classification system proposed by John Newlands in 1864, which stated that when elements are arranged in order of increasing atomic weight, every eighth element would have similar properties. However, this law was found to be applicable only up to the element calcium. Beyond calcium, the pattern of properties did not repeat every eighth element, thus making the law invalid for further classification.Rate this question:
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- 6.
An element X forms an oxide X2O3 . In which group of Modern periodic table is this element placed?
- A.
Group 2
- B.
Group 3
- C.
Group 5
- D.
Group 13
Correct Answer
D. Group 13Explanation
The element X forms an oxide X2O3. The formula of the oxide indicates that the element has a valency of +3. Group 13 elements in the periodic table have a valency of +3, which means that the element X is placed in group 13.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The atomic numbers of the elements Na, Mg, K and Ca are 11, 12, 19, and 20 respectively. The element having the largest atomic radius is :
- A.
Mg
- B.
Na
- C.
K
- D.
Ca
Correct Answer
C. KExplanation
The atomic radius of an element is determined by the number of electron shells and the effective nuclear charge. As we move down a group in the periodic table, the number of electron shells increases, leading to an increase in atomic radius. Among the given elements, K has the largest atomic number and therefore the most electron shells, making it the element with the largest atomic radius.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Where would you locate the element with electronic configuration 2, 8 in the modern periodic table ?
- A.
Group 8
- B.
Group 18
- C.
Group 10
- D.
Group 16
Correct Answer
B. Group 18Explanation
The element with electronic configuration 2, 8 belongs to the noble gases group in the modern periodic table. Noble gases have a completely filled outermost energy level, which makes them very stable and unreactive. Group 18 is known as the noble gases group because it consists of elements with completely filled outermost energy levels. Therefore, the element with electronic configuration 2, 8 would be located in group 18 of the periodic table.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which of the following is the valence shell for the elements of second period of the modern periodic table ?
- A.
M shell
- B.
K shell
- C.
L shell
- D.
N shell
Correct Answer
C. L shellExplanation
The valence shell for the elements of the second period of the modern periodic table is the L shell. The L shell is the outermost shell for these elements and contains the valence electrons, which are the electrons involved in chemical bonding.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which of the following statements is not a correct statement about the trends when going from left to right across the periods of the periodic table ?
- A.
The elements become less metallic in nature
- B.
The number of valence electrons increases
- C.
The atoms lose their electrons more easily
- D.
The oxides become more acidic
Correct Answer
C. The atoms lose their electrons more easilyExplanation
As you go from left to right across the periods of the periodic table, the correct trend is that the atoms do not lose their electrons more easily. In fact, they tend to gain electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration. This is because as you move across the periodic table, the atomic radius decreases and the effective nuclear charge increases, making it more difficult for the atoms to lose electrons. Therefore, the statement that the atoms lose their electrons more easily is not correct.Rate this question:
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