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Ch-3: Classification of Elements and Periodicity 30 Questions

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1. The modern periodic law was given by:

  • A. Henry Moseley
  • B. Dmitri Mendeleev
  • C. John Newlands
  • D. Johann Dobereiner

2. Modern periodic law states that physical and chemical properties of elements are periodic functions of their:

  • A. Atomic numbers
  • B. Atomic masses
  • C. Mass numbers
  • D. Densities

3. How many periods and groups are present in the long form of the periodic table?

  • A. 7 periods and 18 groups
  • B. 6 periods and 16 groups
  • C. 7 periods and 8 groups
  • D. 8 periods and 18 groups

4. Which of the following element blocks contains metals, non-metals, and metalloids?

  • A. p-block
  • B. s-block
  • C. d-block
  • D. f-block

5. Elements present in Group 17 of the periodic table are commonly known as:

  • A. Halogens
  • B. Alkali metals
  • C. Chalcogens
  • D. Noble gases

6. General electronic configuration of d-block elements is:

  • A. (n-1)d¹⁻¹⁰ ns¹⁻²
  • B. (n-1)d¹⁻¹⁰ ns² np⁶
  • C. ns¹⁻² np¹⁻⁶
  • D. (n-2)f¹⁻¹⁴ ns²

7. Which of the following element has the highest electronegativity?

  • A. Fluorine (F)
  • B. Chlorine (Cl)
  • C. Oxygen (O)
  • D. Nitrogen (N)

8. Which element has the maximum negative electron gain enthalpy?

  • A. Chlorine (Cl)
  • B. Fluorine (F)
  • C. Bromine (Br)
  • D. Oxygen (O)

9. Moving down a group in the periodic table, atomic radius generally:

  • A. Increases
  • B. Decreases
  • C. Remains constant
  • D. First decreases then increases

10. Across a period from left to right, ionization enthalpy generally:

  • A. Increases
  • B. Decreases
  • C. Remains same
  • D. First increases then decreases

11. What is the IUPAC official name for the element with atomic number 104?

  • A. Rutherfordium
  • B. Dubnium
  • C. Seaborgium
  • D. Bohrium

12. Which element belongs to the 3d transition series?

  • A. Iron (Fe)
  • B. Silver (Ag)
  • C. Gold (Au)
  • D. Mercury (Hg)

13. Which of the following is an amphoteric oxide?

  • A. Al₂O₃
  • B. Na₂O
  • C. SO₃
  • D. CaO

14. The diagonal relationship is observed between elements of:

  • A. 2nd and 3rd period
  • B. 1st and 2nd period
  • C. 3rd and 4th period
  • D. 4th and 5th period

15. Among the following species, which one has the smallest ionic size?

  • A. Al³⁺
  • B. Mg²⁺
  • C. Na⁺
  • D. F⁻

16. The screening effect of d-electrons is:

  • A. Less than p-electrons
  • B. Equal to s-electrons
  • C. Greater than s-electrons
  • D. Equal to p-electrons

17. Which group elements are called Alkali Metals?

  • A. Group 1
  • B. Group 2
  • C. Group 16
  • D. Group 18

18. Lanthanoids and Actinoids are placed in which block of the periodic table?

  • A. f-block
  • B. d-block
  • C. p-block
  • D. s-block

19. The IUPAC temporary symbol for element with atomic number 120 is:

  • A. Ubn
  • B. Unn
  • C. Ube
  • D. Ubo

20. The first ionization enthalpy of Nitrogen is higher than Oxygen because:

  • A. Nitrogen has extra stability due to half-filled p-subshell
  • B. Nitrogen is smaller in size than oxygen
  • C. Oxygen has more nuclear charge
  • D. Nitrogen is a gas

21. Which element has the highest first ionization enthalpy in the periodic table?

  • A. Helium (He)
  • B. Fluorine (F)
  • C. Neon (Ne)
  • D. Hydrogen (H)

22. Which of the following oxides is most basic in nature?

  • A. Na₂O
  • B. MgO
  • C. Al₂O₃
  • D. SiO₂

23. Dobereiner's Law of Triads was based on:

  • A. Atomic mass
  • B. Atomic number
  • C. Valency
  • D. Number of electrons

24. Newlands' Law of Octaves was applicable up to which element?

  • A. Calcium
  • B. Potassium
  • C. Iron
  • D. Cobalt

25. Valence electron configuration of alkali metals is:

  • A. ns¹
  • B. ns²
  • C. ns² np¹
  • D. ns² np⁵

26. Which element exhibits diagonal relationship with Beryllium (Be)?

  • A. Aluminium (Al)
  • B. Lithium (Li)
  • C. Magnesium (Mg)
  • D. Silicon (Si)

27. An element with atomic number 17 belongs to which period and group?

  • A. Period 3, Group 17
  • B. Period 2, Group 17
  • C. Period 3, Group 7
  • D. Period 4, Group 17

28. Which of the following properties generally decreases across a period from left to right?

  • A. Metallic character
  • B. Ionization enthalpy
  • C. Electronegativity
  • D. Non-metallic character

29. The size of an anion is always:

  • A. Larger than its parent atom
  • B. Smaller than its parent atom
  • C. Equal to its parent atom
  • D. Half of its parent atom

30. Noble gases have zero or positive electron gain enthalpy because of their:

  • A. Completely filled stable electronic configuration
  • B. Small size
  • C. Low ionization enthalpy
  • D. High electronegativity

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