Periodic Classification of Elements

Twinkling of stars is due to atmospheric
(a) dispersion of light by water droplets
(b) refraction of light by different layers of varying refractive indices
(c) scattering of light by dust particles
(d) internal reflection of light by clouds

Solution: The answer is (b) refraction of light by different layers of varying refractive indices Explanation: The refraction of light maintains the change in the position of the source of light....

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An element X of group 15 exists as a diatomic molecule and combines with hydrogen at 773 K in presence of the catalyst to form a compound, ammonia which has a characteristic pungent smell.
(a) Identify the element X. How many valence electrons does it have?
(b) Draw the electron dot structure of the diatomic molecule of X. What type of bond is formed in it?

Solution: Nitrogen is the correct answer, as it possesses five electrons in its outermost shell.

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An element X which is a yellow solid at room temperature shows catenation and allotropy. X forms two oxides which are also formed during the thermal decomposition of ferrous sulphate crystals and are the major air pollutants.
(c) Write the balanced chemical equation for the thermal decomposition of ferrous sulphate crystals?
(d) What would be the nature (acidic/ basic) of oxides formed?

Solution: 2FeSO4 Fe2O3+SO2+SO3Sulphur oxides are acidic in nature

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Electropositive nature of the element(s) increases down the group and decreases across the period
(b) Electronegativity of the element decreases down the group and increases across the period
(c) Atomic size increases down the group and decreases across a period (left to right)
(d) Metallic character increases down the group and decreases across a period.
Based on the above trends of the Periodic Table, answer the following about the elements with atomic numbers 3 to 9.
(c) Name the element with the smallest atomic size
(d) Name the element which is a metalloid

Solution: (a)The electropositive character of the element(s) increases as it progresses through the group and diminishes as it progresses through time. (b) The element's electronegativity drops as...

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Electropositive nature of the element(s) increases down the group and decreases across the period
(b) Electronegativity of the element decreases down the group and increases across the period
(c) Atomic size increases down the group and decreases across a period (left to right)
(d) Metallic character increases down the group and decreases across a period.
Based on the above trends of the Periodic Table, answer the following about the elements with atomic numbers 3 to 9.
(e) Name the element which shows maximum valency.

Solution: (a)The electropositive character of the element(s) increases as it progresses through the group and diminishes as it progresses through time. (b) The element's electronegativity drops as...

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Electropositive nature of the element(s) increases down the group and decreases across the period
(b) Electronegativity of the element decreases down the group and increases across the period
(c) Atomic size increases down the group and decreases across a period (left to right)
(d) Metallic character increases down the group and decreases across a period.
Based on the above trends of the Periodic Table, answer the following about the elements with atomic numbers 3 to 9.
(a) Name the most electropositive element among them
(b) Name the most electronegative element

Solution: (a)The electropositive character of the element(s) increases as it progresses through the group and diminishes as it progresses through time. (b) The element's electronegativity drops as...

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Mendeleev ′ predicted the existence of certain elements not known at that time and named two of them as Eka-silicon and Eka-aluminium.
(c) Classify these elements as metals, non-metals, or metalloids
(d) How many valence electrons are present in each one of them?

Solution: c) Gallium-Group 13 Period 4 is a periodic table of elements. The elements germanium and gallium are both metalloids; however, gallium is a metal. d) Germanium contains four electrons, but...

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Mendeleev ′ predicted the existence of certain elements not known at that time and named two of them as Eka-silicon and Eka-aluminium.
(a) Name the elements which have taken the place of these elements
(b) Mention the group and the period of these elements in the Modern Periodic Table.

Solution: a) Eka-Silicon was replaced by germanium, while Eka-Aluminum was replaced by gallium. b) Gallium was replaced by germanium. b) Germanium-Group 14 Period 4 (Germanium-Group 14).

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(a) In this ladder (Figure 5.2) symbols of elements are jumbled up. Rearrange these symbols of elements in the increasing order of their atomic number in the Periodic Table.
(b) Arrange them in the order of their group also.

Solution: a) H, He, Li, Be, B, C, N, O, F, Ne, Mg, Al Si, P, S, Cl, Ar, K, Ca b) Group 1:H, Li, Na, K Group 2: Be, Mg, Ca Group 13: B. Al Group 14: C, Si Group 15: N. P Group 16: 0, S Group 17: F. U...

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Complete the following crossword puzzle in figure:
Across:
(1) An element with atomic number 12.
(3) Metal used in making cans and member of Group 14.
(4) A lustrous non-metal which has 7 electrons in its outermost shell.
Down:
(2) Highly reactive and soft metal which imparts yellow colour when subjected to flame and is kept in kerosene.
(5) The first element of the second Period
(6) An element which is used in making fluorescent bulbs and is the second member of Group 18 in the Modern Periodic Table
(7) A radioactive element which is the last member of the halogen family.
(8) Metal which is an important constituent of steel and forms rust when exposed to moist air.
(9) The first metalloid in Modern Periodic Table whose fibres are used in making bullet-proof vests

Solution: Across 1) Magnesium 3) Tin 4) Iodine Down 2) Sodium 5) Lithium 6) Neon 7) Astatine 8) Iron 9) Boron

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An element X (atomic number 17) reacts with an element Y (atomic number 20) to form a divalent halide.
(c) What will be the nature of oxide of element Y? Identify the nature of bonding in the compound formed
(d) Draw the electron dot structure of the divalent halide.

Solution: c) Y Oxide will be a fundamental element in nature. Ionic bonding results in the formation of a compound. d) The electron dot structure:

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In Mendeleev’s Periodic Table the elements were arranged in the increasing order of their atomic masses. However, cobalt with an atomic mass of 58.93 amu was placed before nickel having an atomic mass of 58.71 amu. Give a reason for the same.

Solution: It is possible to find instances in Mendeleev ′s Periodic Table in which elements with higher atomic masses are put before ones with lower atomic masses, and vice versa. As a result, items...

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Elements have been arranged in the following sequence on the basis of their increasing atomic masses. F, Na, Mg, Al, Si, P, S, Cl, Ar, K (a) Pick two sets of elements which have similar properties. (b) The given sequence represents which law of classification of elements?

Solution: a) Metals include sodium, magnesium, aluminum, and potassium. Halogens include the elements F and Cl. There are two sets of elements in total.b) Mendeleev's law of periodicity is...

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The three elements A, B and C with similar properties have atomic masses X, Y and Z respectively. The mass of Y is approximately equal to the average mass of X and Z. What is such an arrangement of elements called as? Give one example of such a set of elements.

Solution: Triads are a type of arrangement of elements that is commonly found in nature. For example, the elements lithium, sodium, and potassium form a trio. These elements have atomic masses of...

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Which of the following are the characteristics of isotopes of an element?
(i) Isotopes of an element have the same atomic masses
(ii) Isotopes of an element have the same atomic number
(iii) Isotopes of an element show the same physical properties
(iv) Isotopes of an element show the same chemical properties
(a) (i), (iii) and (iv)
(b) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(c) (ii) and (iii)
(d) (ii) and (iv)

Solution: Option d) is the answer. Explanation: Isotopes are elements that have the same atomic number but have different atomic masses, and they are classified as such. Isotopes have the same...

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Which of the following statement (s) about the Modern Periodic Table are incorrect
(i) The elements in the Modern Periodic Table are arranged based on their decreasing atomic number
(ii) The elements in the Modern Periodic Table are arranged based on their increasing atomic masses
(iii) Isotopes are placed in adjoining group (s) in the Periodic Table
(iv) The elements in the Modern Periodic Table are arranged based on their increasing atomic number
(a) (i) only
(b) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(c) (i), (ii) and (iv)
(d) (iv) only

Solution: Answer: (b) (i), (ii) and (iii) Explanation:...

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In Mendeleev’s Periodic Table, gaps were left for the elements to be discovered later. Which of the following elements found a place in the periodic table later
(a) Germanium
(b) Chlorine
(c) Oxygen
(d) Silicon

Solution: Answer: a) Germanium Explanation: Initially, Mendeleev designated unidentified elements as EKA- Boron, EKA- Aluminum, and EKA Silicon, which were later renamed Scandium, Gallium, and...

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