Chemistry
Periodic Classification and Elements
1,176 Questions
Periodic classification organizes chemical elements based on atomic structure, periodic laws, and elemental properties. It covers historical classification systems, electron configurations, and periodic trends. Test takers preparing for chemistry sections will find these questions crucial for mastering fundamental element properties and atomic interactions.
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Periodic Classification and Elements Questions
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1s2
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1s2 2s2 2p4
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1s2 2s2 2p6
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1s2 2s2 2p8
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C
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It is the electronic configuration of neon.
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first group
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second group
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third group
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fifteenth group
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D
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Arsenic (At. no. 33) belongs to 15th group as its outer shell configuration is 3d10 4s2 4p3, which contains 15 electrons.
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(Ar) 4s2
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(Ar) 3d1 4s2
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(Ar) 3d1 4s1
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None of these
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C
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Sc+ means that one electron has been donated, i.e. its electronic configuration would be less than one electron from scandium.
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ns2 np3
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ns2 np4
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ns2 np5
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ns2 np6
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C
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It shows that this element contains 7 electrons in its outermost shell and it needs 1 electron more to complete its octet. Hence, it is the most electronegative element.
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Excited state
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Ground state
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Cationic form
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Anionic form
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B
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It represents the ground state of chromium.
B
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According to the Aufbau principle, 4s will have lower energy than 3d, 4p and 5s.
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size of the orbital
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orientation of the orbital in space
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orbital angular momentum
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spin angular momentum
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A
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The principal quantum number 'n' represents the relative overall energy of each orbital and the energy of each orbital increases as the distance from the nucleus increases.
D
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The electronic configuration of chromium is 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p6, 3d5, 4s1. Therefore, by the removal of 3 electrons it results in 3 unpaired electrons in the outer shell.
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Size
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Shape
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Orientation
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Spin
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C
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Magnetic quantum number defines the orientation in space.
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Calcium
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Bromine
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Iron
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Sulfur
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C
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The electronic configuration of iron is [Ar] 3d6 4s2. Hence, its two outermost shells are incomplete.
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atomic number and electronic configuration
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atomic number and number of valence electrons
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number of neutrons and electronic configuration
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number of neutrons and number of valence electrons
A
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Atoms of an element differ from atoms of all the other elements in atomic number and electronic configuration.
D
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The maximum number of electrons that can occupy a specific energy level can be found using the following formula:
Electron Capacity = 2n2
Thus, maximum number of electrons in N-shell will be = 2 x 42 = 32
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biggest
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largest
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smallest
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None of the above
C
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Atoms are the smallest particles that retain the chemical properties of an element. They consist of electrons orbiting a nucleus containing protons and neutrons. Atoms combine to form molecules but are themselves the fundamental units of matter.
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Diamagnetic materials
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Paramagnetic materials
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Ferromagnetic materials
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Ferrimagnetic materials
B
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Paramagnetic materials have a small, positive susceptibility to magnetic fields. These materials are slightly attracted by a magnetic field and the material does not retain the magnetic properties when the external field is removed. Paramagnetic properties are due to the presence of some unpaired electrons.
C
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Barium is a chemical element with symbol Ba and atomic number 56. 'Br' is Bromine, 'B' is Boron. Barium gets its name from the Greek word 'barys' meaning heavy, as it's a dense alkaline earth metal. The symbol Ba comes from its Latin name 'Baryta'.