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Q1. According to the law of triads.
(a) The properties of the middle element were in between those of the other two members
(b) Three elements arranged according to increasing weight have similar properties
(c) The element can be grouped in groups of six elements
(d) Every third element resembles the first element in the periodic table.

Q2. What were the main demerits of Mendeleev’s periodic table?

(i) Hydrogen has been placed in group I through it resembles group VII.
(ii) Positions of some elements were not justified.
(iii) Isotopes were not given separate places.
(iv) Lanthanides and actinides were not included in the table.
(a) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(b) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(c) (ii) and (iv)
(d) (i), (iii) and (iv)

Q3. Elements belonging to the same group of the periodic table have
(a) Same number of energy levels
(b) Same number of valence electrons
(c) Same number of electrons
(d) Same ionization enthalpy.

Q4. Match column I with column II and mark the appropriate choice
Column I Column II

(A) 3d-transition series (i) 𝑍 = 58 to 𝑍 = 71

(B) Lanthanoid series (ii) 𝑍 = 39 to 𝑍 = 48

(C) Actinoid series (iii) 𝑍 = 21 to 𝑍 = 30

(D) 4d-transition series (iv) 𝑍 = 90 to 𝑍 = 103

(a) (A) → (i), (B) → (ii), (C) → (iii), (D) → (iv)

(b) (A) → (ii), (B) → (iii), (C) → (iv), (D) → (i)
(c) (A) → (iii), (B) → (i), (C) → (iv), (D) → (ii)
(d) (A) → (iv), (B) → (iii), (C) → (i), (D) → (ii)

Q5. Match the column I with column II and mark the appropriate choice
Column I Column II
(Atomic number) (Period) (Group)
(A) 14 (i) 3 14
(B) 53 (ii) 5 2
(C) 38 (iii) 6 10
(D) 78 (iv) 5 17

(a) (A) → (ii), (B) → (iv), (C) → (iii), (D) → (i)

(b) (A) → (i), (B) → (iv), (C) → (ii), (D) → (iii)
(c) (A) → (iii), (B) → (ii), (C) → (i), (D) → (iv)
(d) (A) → (ii), (B) → (i), (C) → (iii), (D) → (iv)

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Q6. An element has the electronic configuration 1𝑠 2 2𝑠 2 2𝑝6 3𝑠 2 3𝑝6 3𝑑8 4𝑠 2 .
What will be its position in the periodic table?
(a) Period 4, Group 10
(b) Period 2, Group 2
(c) Period 4, Group 2
(d) Period 2, Group 8

Q7. In the long form of periodic table, the non-metals are placed in
(a) s-block
(b) p-block
(c) d-block
(d) f-block

Q8. What are the two radii shown as ‘a’ and ‘b’ in the figure known as?

(a) a = Atomic radius, b = Molecular radius

(b) a = Covalent radius, b = van der Waals’ radius
(c) a = Ionic radius, b = Covalent radius
(d) a = Covalent radius, b = Atomic radius

Q9. 𝐾+ and 𝐶𝑙 − ions are isoelectronic. Which of the statements is not correct?
(a) Both 𝐾 + and 𝐶𝑙 − Ions contain 18 electrons.
(b) Both 𝐾 + and 𝐶𝑙 − ions have same configuration.
(c) 𝐾 + ion is bigger than 𝐶𝑙 − ion in ionic size.
(d) 𝐶𝑙 − ion is bigger than 𝐾 + ion in size.

Q10. The first ionisation enthalpy of the elements 𝐶, 𝑁, 𝑃, 𝑆𝑖 are in the order of
(a) 𝐶 < 𝑁 < 𝑆𝑖 < 𝑃
(b) 𝑁 < 𝑆𝑖 < 𝐶 < 𝑃
(c) 𝑆𝑖 < 𝑃 < 𝐶 < 𝑁
(d) 𝑃 < 𝑆𝑖 < 𝑁 < 𝐶

Q11. First and second ionisation enthalpies (in kJ/mol) of few elements are given below:
Elements 𝐼𝐸1 𝐼𝐸2
(i) 520 7300
(ii) 900 1760
(iii) 1680 3380
(iv) 2080 3963

Which of the above elements will form halides with formula 𝑀𝑋2 ?
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iii)
(d) (i) and (iv)
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Q12. Which of the following will have lowest electron affinity?

(a) Nitrogen
(b) Oxygen
(c) Argon
(d) Boron

Q13. Which of the following properties of isotopes of an element is different?

(a) First ionization enthalpy
(b) Effective nuclear charge
(c) Electron affinity
(d) Melting point and boiling point

Q14. Which of the following is not a periodic property for the elements?
(a) Electronegativity
(b) Atomic size
(c) Occurrence in nature
(d) Ionization energy

Q15. In which of the following, the order is not in accordance with the property mentioned.
(a) Li < Na < K < Rb – Atomic radius
(b) F > N > O > C – Ionization enthalpy
(c) Si < P < S < Cl – Electronegativity
(d) F < Cl < Br < I – Electronegativity

Q16. An element ‘P’ has atomic number 56. What will be the formula of its halide?
(a) 𝑃𝑋
(b) 𝑃𝑋2
(c) 𝑃𝑋3
(d) 𝑃2 𝑋3

Q17. Predict the formulae of the binary compounds formed by combination of the following pairs
of elements:
(i) Magnesium and nitrogen
(ii) Silicon and oxygen
(a) 𝑀𝑔𝑁2 , 𝑆𝑖𝑂2
(b) 𝑀𝑔3 𝑁2 , 𝑆𝑖𝑂2
(c) 𝑀𝑔2 𝑁3 , 𝑂3
(d) 𝑀𝑔𝑁, 𝑆𝑖𝑂2

Q18. The main reason for showing anomalous properties of the first member of a group in s or
p-block is
(a) Maximum chemical reactivity
(b) Maximum electronegativity and different configurations
(c) Small size, large charge/radius ratio
(d) Tendency to form multiple bonds.

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Q19. What is the common property of the oxides of the oxides 𝐶𝑂, 𝑁𝑂 and 𝑁2 𝑂?
(a) All are acidic oxides.
(b) All are basic oxides.
(c) All are neutral oxides.
(d) All are amphoteric oxides.

Q20. Which of the following sets of oxides is amphoteric in nature?

(a) 𝐴𝑙2 𝑂3 , 𝐴𝑠2 𝑂3 , 𝑍𝑛𝑂
(b) 𝐶𝑂, 𝑁𝑂, 𝑁2 𝑂
(c) 𝑆𝑂3 , 𝑆𝑂2 , 𝐶𝑙2 𝑂7
(d) 𝑁𝑎2 𝑂, 𝑀𝑔𝑂, 𝐵𝑎𝑂

Q21. Which of the following is arranged in order of increasing metallic character?

(a) 𝑃 < 𝑆𝑖 < 𝑁𝑎 < 𝐵𝑒 < 𝑀𝑔
(b) 𝐵𝑒 < 𝑀𝑔 < 𝑃 < 𝑁𝑎 < 𝑆𝑖
(c) 𝑆𝑖 < 𝐵𝑒 < 𝑀𝑔 < 𝑁𝑎
(d) 𝑃 < 𝑆𝑖 < 𝐵𝑒 < 𝑀𝑔 < 𝑁𝑎

Q22. Among halogens, the correct order of amount of energy released gain (electron gain
enthalpy) is
(a) 𝐹 > 𝐶𝑙 > 𝐵𝑟 > 𝐼
(b) 𝐹 < 𝐶𝑙 < 𝐵𝑟 < 𝐼
(c) 𝐹 < 𝐶𝑙 > 𝐵𝑟 > 𝐼
(d) 𝐹 < 𝐶𝑙 < 𝐵𝑟 > 𝐼

Q23. Which of the following is the correct order of size of the given species?
(a) 𝐼 > 𝐼 − > 𝐼 +
(b) 𝐼 + > 𝐼 − > 𝐼
(c) 𝐼 > 𝐼 + > 𝐼 −
(d) 𝐼 − > 𝐼 > 𝐼 +

Q24. Assertion: Atomic number of the element ununtrium is 113.

Reason: According to IUPAC system of nomenclature, the numerical roots for 1, 1 and 3
are un, un and tri respectively.
(a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of
assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.

Q25. Assertion: On moving down the group, ionisation enthalpy decreases.

Reason: With decreases in size of the atom, the force attraction between the nucleus and
valence electrons decreases.
(a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of
assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.

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Q26. Assertion: Shielding effect increases as we go down the group.
Reason: More the number of electrons in the penultimate shell, more is the shielding.
(a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of
assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.

Q27. Assertion: 𝑁𝑎2 𝑂 is a basic oxide, whereas 𝐶𝑙2 𝑂7 is an acidic oxide.

Reason: Elements on extreme left form basic oxides whereas elements on extreme right
form acidic oxides.
(a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of
assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.

Q28. In which of the following pairs, electron gain enthalpies of constituent elements are nearly
the same or identical?
(a) Rb and Cs
(b) Na and K
(c) Ar and Kr
(d) I and At

Q29. The set in which compounds have different nature is

(a) Be(OH)2 and Al(OH)3
(b) B(OH)3 and Al(OH)3
(c) B(OH)3 and H3 PO3
(d) NaOH and Ca(OH)2

Q30. Identify the incorrect match.

Name IUPAC Official Name
(a) Unnilunium (i) Mendelevium
(b) Unnilitrium (ii) Lawrencium
(c) Unnilhexium (iii) Seaborgium
(d) Unnunnium (iv) Darmstadtium

(a) -(i)
(b) -(ii)
(c) –(iii)
(d) -(iv)

Q31. The ionic radii of 𝐾 + , 𝑁𝑎+ , 𝐴𝑙 3+ and 𝑀𝑔2+ are in the order
(a) 𝑁𝑎+ < 𝐾 + < 𝑀𝑔2+ < 𝐴𝑙 3+
(b) 𝐴𝑙 3+ < 𝑀𝑔2+ < 𝑁𝑎+ < 𝐾 +
(c) 𝐴𝑙 3+ < 𝑀𝑔2+ < 𝐾 + < 𝑁𝑎+
(d) 𝐾 + < 𝐴𝑙 3+ < 𝑀𝑔2+ < 𝑁𝑎+ .

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Q32. For the second period elements the correct increasing order of first ionization enthalpy is
(a) Li < Be < B < C < O < N < F < Ne
(b) Li < Be < B < C < N < O < F < Ne
(c) Li < B < Be < C < O < N < F < Ne
(d) Li < B < Be < C < N < O < F < Ne

Q33. Match the oxide given in Column I with its property given in column II.
Column I Column II
(i) 𝑁𝑎2 𝑂 A. Neutral
(ii) 𝐴𝑙2 𝑂3 B. Basic
(iii) 𝑁2 𝑂 C. Acidic
(iv) 𝐶𝑙2 𝑂7 D. Amphoteric

Which of the following options has all correct pairs?

(a) (i)-B, (ii)-A, (iii)-D, (iv)-C
(b) (i)-C, (ii)-B, (iii)-A, (iv)-D
(c) (i)-A, (ii)-D, (iii)-B, (iv)-C
(d) (i)-B, (ii)-D, (iii)-A, (iv)-C

Q34. The size of ionic species is correctly given in order

(a) 𝐶𝑙 7+ > 𝑆𝑖 4+ > 𝑀𝑔2+ , 𝑁𝑎+
(b) 𝑁𝑎+ > 𝑀𝑔2+ > 𝑆𝑖 4+ > 𝐶𝑙 7+
(c) 𝑁𝑎+ > 𝑀𝑔1+ > 𝐶𝑙 7+ > 𝑆𝑖 4+
(d) 𝐶𝑙 7+ > 𝑁𝑎+ > 𝑀𝑔2+ > 𝑆𝑖 4+

Q35. Assertion: Helium has the highest value of ionisation energy among all the elements
known.
Reason: Helium has the highest of electron affinity among all the elements known.
(a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of
assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.

Q36. Modern periodic law is

(a) The physical and chemical properties of the elements are periodic function of their
atomic numbers
(b) The physical and chemical properties of the elements depend upon the energy of the
electrons
(c) The physical and chemical properties of the elements depend upon atomic wt.
(d) None of these

Q37. IUPAC name of element having atomic number 108 is

(a) Unniloctium
(b) Ununoctium
(c) Nilniloctinium
(d) Ununoctinium

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Q38. When a neutral atom is converted into a cation its
(a) Atomic weight increases
(b) Atomic weight decreases
(c) Size increases
(d) Size decreases

Q39. Which of the following is correct?

(a) rionic ∝ Z
(b) rionic ∝ Zeff
1
(c) rionic ∝ Z
eff
2
(d) rionic ∝ Zeff

Q40. Which of the following has the greatest electron affinity?

(a) I
(b) Br
(c) F
(d) Cl

Q41. The most electronegative elements of periodic table is

(a) F
(b) Cl
(c) Br
(d) O

Q42. The element with highest electron affinity will belong to

(a) Period 2, group 17
(b) Period 3, group 17
(c) Period 2, group 18
(d) Period 2, group 1

Q43. Total number of elements present in 5th period of modern periodic table is
(a) 2
(b) 8
(c) 18
(d) 32

Q44. The least electronegative element has the following electronic configuration
(a) ns2np5
(b) ns2np4
(c) ns2np3
(d) ns2np6

Q45. The electronic configurations of the elements X, Y, Z and J are given below. Which element
has the highest metallic character?
(a) X = 2, 8, 4
(b) Y = 2, 8, 8
(c) Z = 2, 8, 8, 1
(d) J = 2, 8, 8, 7

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Q46. Which of the following is correct order of the size of Aluminium species?
(a) Al > Al+ > Al2+
(b) Al2+ > Al+ > Al
(c) Al2+ = Al+ = Al
(d) All of these

Q47. Match the following, regarding nature of the oxides

Column I Column II
(A) H 2O (1) Basic
(B) Na2O (2) Amphoteric
(C) ZnO (3) Acidic
(D) SO3 (4) Neutral

(a) A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4

(b) A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2
(c) A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
(d) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3

Q48. The electronic configuration of an element is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d10 4p2. What is the
atomic number of the element, which is just below the above element in the periodic table?
(a) 36
(b) 49
(c) 50
(d) 54

Q49. Eka-aluminium and Eka-silicon are known as

(a) Gallium and Germanium
(b) Aluminium and Silicon
(c) Iron and Sulphur
(d) Boron and Technetium

Q50. Who developed long form of periodic table?

(a) Lothar Meyer
(b) Neils Bohr
(c) Mendeleev
(d) Mosley

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Answer Key

S 1. Ans. (a)

S 2. Ans. (b)

S 3. Ans. (b)

S 4. Ans. (c)

S 5. Ans. (b)

S 6. Ans. (a)

S 7. Ans. (b)

S 8. Ans. (b)

S 9. Ans. (c)

S 10. Ans. (c)

S 11. Ans. (b)

S 12. Ans. (c)

S 13. Ans. (d)

S 14. Ans. (c)

S 15. Ans. (d)

S 16. Ans. (b)

S 17. Ans. (b)

S 18. Ans. (c)

S 19. Ans. (c)

S 20. Ans. (a)

S 21. Ans. (d)

S 22. Ans. (c)

S 23. Ans. (d)

S 24. Ans. (a)

S 25. Ans. (c)

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S 26. Ans. (a)

S 27. Ans. (b)

S 28. Ans. (c)

S 29. Ans. (b)

S 30. Ans. (d)

S 31. Ans. (b)

S 32. Ans. (c)

S 33. Ans. (d)

S 34. Ans. (b)

S 35. Ans. (c)

S 36. Ans. (a)

S 37. Ans. (a)

S 38. Ans. (d)

S 39. Ans. (c)

S 40. Ans. (d)

S 41. Ans. (a)

S 42. Ans. (b)

S 43. Ans. (c)

S 44. Ans. (d)

S 45. Ans. (c)

S 46. Ans. (a)

S 47. Ans. (c)

S 48. Ans. (c)

S 49. Ans. (a)

S 50. Ans. (b)

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