Chemistry · Science General
Periodic Table and Elements
421 Questions
The periodic table and elements questions test knowledge of chemical properties, atomic structures, and periodic trends. Topics include alkali metals, transition elements, and ionisation potential. These concepts frequently appear in general science sections of competitive examinations.
Alkali metals propertiesTransition elementsLattice energyIonisation potentialAlkaline earth metals
Periodic Table and Elements Questions
B
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Explanation
Nitrogen has stable half filled p subshell. So it has the maximum value of first ionization energy.
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F, CI, Br
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La, Ce, Pr
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Ac, Th, Pa
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H, Li, Na
B
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La, Ce, Pr are the elements belonging to the Lanthanide series.
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Ca & Zn
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Na & K
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Cl & P
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N & S
B
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Explanation
Both sodium and potassium belongs to the alkali metals and hence they have similar properties.
B
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Explanation
Sulfur has the highest negative value of electron gain enthalpy.
B
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Explanation
Cesium is an alkali metal which becomes liquid at 150 C
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Sulphur
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Calcium
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Water
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Iodine
B
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Sodium, Potassium, and Zinc are all chemical elements that are classified as metals. Calcium is also a metallic element, whereas Sulphur and Iodine are non-metals and water is a compound.
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metalloids
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isotones
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isobars
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isotopes
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uranium
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lead
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lithium
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thorium
A
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Uranium is the heaviest naturally occurring element found in significant quantities on Earth, often cited as the most complex natural element.
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Scandium
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Chromium
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Manganese
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Copper
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Zinc
E
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Zinc's first ionisation energy is 906 kJ/mol. Zinc has a very high first ionisation enthalpy because an electron has to be removed from 4s orbital of stable configuration (3d10 4s2).
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Scandium
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Manganese
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Iron
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Copper
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Zinc
B
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Enthalpy of atomisation of manganese is 281 KJ / mol.
Enthalpy of atomisation of zinc is 126 KJ / mol.
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Tungsten (W)
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Iron (Fe)
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Sodium (Na)
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Potassium (K)
C
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Sodium (Na) comes from the Latin 'natrium', which does not match its English name. While Tungsten (W) and Potassium (K) also have symbols not matching their English names, Sodium is the lightest among the options provided (Atomic number 11).
B
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Explanation
The atomic size of elements is Na < Mg < Ca < Cr < Sr.
Ionisation potential ∝ 1/(Atomic Size)
Na is the smallest atomic size. So, it has highest first ionisation potential.
A
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Hydration energy ∝ 1/(Cation size)
Al+3 has maximum hydration energy.
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Only A
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Only B
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Only C
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Only A and B
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Only A and C
E
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Explanation
Wrong statement:
The second ionisation potential of oxygen is lower than nitrogen.
The second ionisation potential of oxygen is higher than nitrogen.
Wrong statement:
Metals possess high electronegativity.
Metals possess low electronegativity.
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P only
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Q only
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R only
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P and Q
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Q and R
E
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Explanation
P. Kernite (Na2B4O7.4H2O) is the mineral of boron.
Q. There are two isotopic forms of boron 10B (19%) and 11B (81%).
R. Boron (2427 KJ/mol) has higher second Ionization enthalpy than aluminium (1816 KJ/mol).