Periodic Classification of Elements
Periodic Classification of Elements
Questions
Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
According to Newland`s law of octaves, beryllium resembles which of the following elements?
- Sodium
- Magnesium
- Calcium
- Aluminium
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Which of the following properties is formulated by Mandeleev?
- The properties of elements are the periodic functions of their atomic radii.
- The properties of elements are the periodic functions of their atomic numbers.
- The properties of elements are the periodic functions of their atomic masses.
- The properties of elements are the periodic functions of their number of elements.
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Which one of the following statements regarding hydrogen is wrong?
- Hydrogen has three isotopes.
- Hydrogen may be prepared by the action of hot 20% NaOH on silicon.
- Nascent hydrogen reduces ferric chloride to ferrous chloride.
- Hydrogen gas is corrosive in nature.
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Noble gases are so called because they
- exhibit chemical inertness
- react only with carbon compounds
- are very reactive
- cannot produce oxygen
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the valency of 52X24?
- + 2
- - 2
- + 1
- - 1
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Which of the following is true with respect to atomic size?
- H > F > Cl > Br > I
- H < F < Cl < Br < I
- F < Br < H < Cl < I
- Br < Cl < H < F < I
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Why is the ionisation energy of sulphur less than that of phosphorus though sulphur is next to phosphorus in the period?
- Because atomic radius of sulphur is greater than that of phosphorus.
- Because sulphur has half filled electronic configuration.
- Because phosphorus has half filled electronic configuration.
- Because ionisation energy decreases along the period in the 3rd period.
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Which of the following is a powerful oxidising agent in 3rd period?
- Chlorine
- Sulphur
- Sodium
- Bromine
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Which of the following is a metalloid?
- Magnesium
- Gallium
- Germanium
- Vanadium