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Chemistry
Periodic Classification Practice Sheet

Q1 Which pair of symbols identifies two elements (D)

A significant decrease from O 2− to Al
3+

that are metalloids?

(A) B and Ge Q6 Which of the following species has the highest
(B) Mg and Si electron gain enthalpy?
(A) F
(C) P and As
(B) S
(D) Ti and V
(C) O −
Q2 Which of the following has the largest radius? (D) O
(A) O 2−
(B) 2+
Q7 Which one of the following is an amphoteric
Mg
oxide?
(C) +
(A) Na
Na
2O

(D) F − (B) SO 2

Q3 An element with the electron configuration (C) B 2 O 3

(D) ZnO
[Xe]4f
14 7
5d 6s
2
is
(A) An alkaline earth element Q8 Outer electronic configurations of K, Cu, and
(B) A transition element
(C) An inert gas Cr are, respectively,
(D) A rare earth element (A) 4s 1 , 3d 10 , 3d 5

(B) 4s 2 , 3d 10 , 3d 4
Q4 The most electropositive element is:
(A) Cs (C) 4s 1 , 3d 9 , 3d 4
(B) Ga (D) 4s 1 , 3d 8 , 3d 4
(C) Li
(D) Pb Q9 Which of the following oxides is amphoteric in
character?
Q5 (A) SnO 2
The ions O 2− , F − , Na , and Al are
+ 2+ 3+
, Mg

isoelectronic. Their ionic radii show: (B) SiO 2

(A) An increase from O 2− to F − and then a (C) CO 2

decrease from Na to Al
+ 3+
(D) CaO
(B) A decrease from O 2− to F − and then an
Q10 What would be the atomic number of the
increase from Na to Al alkaline earth metal of the eighth period?
+ 3+

(C) (A) 113 (B) 120

A significant increase from O 2− to Al
3+

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(C) 119 (D) 106 (D) Group 16 and 5 period

Q11 What is the electronic configuration of the Q16 When the atoms Li, Be, B, and Na are
ground state of the magnesium cation, Mg 2+ arranged in order of increasing atomic radius,
? what is the correct order?
(A) 2 2 6 2 (A) B, Be, Li, Na
1s 2s 2p 3s

(B) 2 2 6 1
(B) Li, Be, B, Na
1s 2s 2p 3s

(C) 1s 2 2s 2 2p 6 (C) Be, Li, B, Na

(D) Be, B, Li, Na

(D) 2 2 4 2
1s 2s 2p 3s

Q17 In the periodic table, metallic character of the

Q12 Which of the following pairs of molecules have
elements shows one of the following trend :
almost equal bond dissociation energy?
(A) Decreases down the group and increases
(A) F 2 and H 2
across the period
(B) N and CO (B) Increases down the group and decreases
2

(C) F and I across the period

2 2

(D) HF and O (C) Increases across the period and also down
2
the group
Q13 Similarity in chemical properties of the atoms (D) Decreases across the period and also down
of elements in a group of the Periodic table is the group
most closely related to
Q18 2−
(A) number of principal energy levels The formation of the oxide ion O (g) requires
(B) atomic numbers
first an exothermic and then an endothermic
(C) number of valence electrons
step as shown below
(D) atomic masses
−
− −1
O (g) + e = O , ΔH°= −142 kJ mol
Q14 According to modern periodic law the (g)

properties of elements repeat at regular − 2−

− −1

intervals when the elements are arranged in O

(g)
+ e = O
(g)
, ΔH°= +844 kJ mol

order of : This is because

(A) decreasing atomic numbers (A) O − ion will tend to resist the addition of
(B) increasing atomic weights another electron
(C) increasing atomic numbers
(B) Oxygen has a high electron affinity
(D) decreasing atomic weights
(C) Oxygen is more electronegative

Q15 In the long form of the periodic table, the (D) O − ion has comparatively larger size than

valence shell electronic configuration of oxygen atom

5s 5p
2 4
corresponds to the element present Q19 In which list are the elements arranged in
in: order of increasing first ionization energy?
(A) Group 17 and 6 period (A) Li, Na, K
(B) Group 17 and 5 period (B) S, O, F
(C) Group 16 and 6 period
(C) Na, Mg, Al

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(D) F, Ne, Na (C) The first ionization energies of elements

along a period do not vary in a regular
Q20 Which of the following has the lowest manner with increase in atomic number
ionization enthalpy? (D) For transition elements, the d-subshells are
(A) (B)
4s
1
3d
2
filled with electrons monotonically with
(C) 3p 6 (D) 2p 6 increase in atomic number

Q21 The correct option with respect to the Pauling Q25 Nucleus of an element contains 9 protons. Its

electronegativity values of the elements is valency would be

(A) Te (A) 1 (B) 2
> Se
(C) 3 (D) 5
(B) P > S
(C) Si < Al

(D) Ga < Ge

Q22 If A, B, and C are the three elements of

Dobereiner's triad, and atomic weights of A

and B are 7 and 15 , respectively, then the
atomic weight of C is:
(A) 1 (B) 11
(C) 23 (D) 25

Q23 Which terms are exothermic for the formation

of NaF(s)?
+

I. Na (g) → Na
(g)
+ e
−

II. F (g) + e
−
→ F
(g)

+ −

III. Na (g) + F
(g)
→ NaF (s)

(A) I only
(B) II only
(C) I and III only
(D) II and III only

Q24 Which of the following statements is not

correct for the periodic classification of
elements?
(A) The properties of elements are the periodic
functions of their atomic numbers
(B) Non-metallic elements are lesser in
number than metallic elements

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Answer Key
Q1 A Q14 C

Q2 A Q15 D
Q3 B Q16 A

Q4 A Q17 B

Q5 D Q18 A

Q6 A Q19 B
Q7 D Q20 A

Q8 A Q21 D

Q9 A Q22 C

Q10 B Q23 D

Q11 C Q24 D
Q12 C Q25 A

Q13 C

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Hints & Solutions

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Q1 Text Solution:
Q7 Text Solution:
Metalloids show both the characteristics of
Amphoteric oxide is the one which reacts both
metals and non-metals. Boron, silicon,
with acids and bases.
germanium, arsenic, antimony are some
examples of metalloids.
Q8 Text Solution:

Q2 Text Solution: The outer electronic configuration of K is 4s 2 ,

All these are isoelectronic species. The anion of Cu is 3d10 and Cr is 3d5.
with the greater negative charge will have the
largest radius.

Q9 Text Solution:
Q3 Text Solution:
SnO 2 is an amphoteric oxide.
The valence electron enters into the 5d orbital
hence it is a transition element.
Q10 Text Solution:
The atomic number 118 falls in the group 18.
Q4 Text Solution:
The atomic number 120 will fall in the group 2
Cs is present in the bottom left of the periodic
(alkaline earth metal group) of the periodic
table. It has the lowest ionization enthalpy that
table.
is why it the most electropositive element.

Q11 Text Solution:

Q5 Text Solution: The electronic configuration of Mg is
p/e ratio is the lowest for the O2- and it is
1s
2
2s
2
2p
6
3s
2
.
highest for the Al3+.

Q12 Text Solution:

Q6 Text Solution: F2 & I2 belong to the same group 17. Down

Among the four species, the fluoride will have the group, bond strength decreases hence
the highest electron gain enthalpy as it is the
bond dissociation decreases. But in case of F 2
smallest in the size and has highest
,the interelectronic repulsion weakens the
electronegativity.
bond.

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Q13 Text Solution: Q20 Text Solution:

The same number of valence electrons The ionization enthalpy is inversely
contributes towards the same chemical proportional to the principal quantum
properties. number.

Q14 Text Solution: Q21 Text Solution:

According to modern periodic law the The electronegativity of Ga is less than that of
properties of elements repeat at regular Ge
intervals when the elements are arranged in
order of increasing atomic number.
Q22 Text Solution:
Atomic weight of the middle element is the
average of atomic weight of the first and third
element if arranged in the increasing order.
Q15 Text Solution:
The element belongs to period 5 and group 16.
Q23 Text Solution:
Electron gain enthalpy and lattice energy are
exothermic.

Q16 Text Solution:

Q24 Text Solution:
Down the group, the atomic size increases.
For transition elements, the d-subshells are
Across the period, the atomic size decreases.
not filled with electrons monotonically with
increase in atomic number. For example, the

electronic configuration of Cr is [Ar] 4s

1
3d
5
.
Q17 Text Solution:
In the periodic table, metallic character of the
elements increases down the group and Q25 Text Solution:
decreases across the period. Z=9

The electronic configuration is 1s 2 2s

2
2p
5
.
The valency is 1.

Q18 Text Solution:

The interelectronic repulsion of O- and the
incoming electron compensates the electron
gain entahlpy.

Q19 Text Solution:

Down the group, the ionization enthalpy
decreases and across the period, the
ionization enthalpy increases.

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