Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
301 Questions
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MP PMT 1994
Q226
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Extended or Long Form of Periodic Table
MCQ
The $d$ -block elements consist mostly of
A.
Monovalent metals
B.
All non-metals
C.
Elements which generally form stoichiometric metal oxide
D.
Many metals with catalytic properties
MP PMT 1994
Q227
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Atomic and Ionic Radii
MCQ
An atom of an element has electronic configuration 2, 8, 1. Which of the following statement is correct
A.
The element's valency is 7
B.
The element exists as a diatomic molecule
C.
The element is of non-metallic nature
D.
The element forms a basic oxide
MP PET 1994
Q228
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Atomic and Ionic Radii
MCQ
In which of the following pairs the difference between the covalent radii of the two metals is maximum
A.
$K, Ca$
B.
Mn, Fe
C.
Co, Ni
D.
Cr, Mn
CPMT 1994
Q229
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Electron Affinity
MCQ
The electron affinity of
A.
Carbon is greater than oxygen
B.
Sulphur is less than oxygen
C.
Iodine is greater than bromine
D.
Bromine is less than chlorine
MP PET 1994
Q230
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Electronegativity
MCQ
On Pauling scale which of the following does not have electronegativity $\geq 3.0$
A.
Oxygen
B.
Nitrogen
C.
Chlorine
D.
Bromine
EAMCET 1993; MP PET 2001, 11; AIEEE 2004
Q231
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Atomic and Ionic Radii
MCQ
Which one of the following ions has the highest value of ionic radius
A.
$O^{2-}$
B.
$B^{3+}$
C.
$Li^{+}$
D.
$F^{-}$
MP PET 1993
Q232
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Atomic and Ionic Radii
MCQ
Which one of the following is the biggest ion
A.
$Al^{+3}$
B.
$Ba^{+2}$
C.
$Mg^{+2}$
D.
$Na^{+}$
MP PET 1993
Q233
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Atomic and Ionic Radii
MCQ
Which of the following sets of elements have the strongest tendency to form anions
A.
$N, O, F$
B.
$P, S, Cl$
C.
$As, Se, Br$
D.
$Sb, Te, I$
MP PMT 1993; MP PET 1995, 2001; CBSE PMT 2009
Q234
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Valency and Oxidation State
MCQ
Which one of the elements with the following outer orbital configurations may exhibit the largest number of oxidation states
A.
$3d^{3}4s^{2}$
B.
$3d^{5}4s^{1}$
C.
$3d^{5}4s^{2}$
D.
$3d^{2}4s^{2}$
MP PET 1993
Q235
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Valency and Oxidation State
MCQ
In the periodic table, the metallic character of elements
A.
Decreases from left to right across a period and on descending a group
B.
Decreases from left to right across a period and increases on descending a group
C.
Increases from left to right across a period and on descending a group
D.
Increases from left to right across a period and decreases on descending a group
KCET 1993
Q236
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Valency and Oxidation State
MCQ
Which is the weakest base
A.
NaOH
B.
KOH
C.
$\mathrm{Ca(OH)_2}$
D.
$\mathrm{Zn(OH)_2}$
AIIMS 1992; UPSEAT 2001
Q237
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Extended or Long Form of Periodic Table
MCQ
Chloride of an element A gives neutral solution in water. In the periodic table, the element A belongs to
A.
First group
B.
Third group
C.
Fifth group
D.
First transition series
AFMC 1992; Manipal MEE 1995
Q238
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Extended or Long Form of Periodic Table
MCQ
Which of the following elements is a lanthanide (Rare-earth element)
A.
Cadmium
B.
Californium
C.
Cerium
D.
Cesium
MNR 1992; UPSEAT 1999, 2000, 02
Q239
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Extended or Long Form of Periodic Table
MCQ
The electronic configuration of the element which is just above the element with atomic number 43 in the same periodic group is
A.
$1s^{2} 2s^{2} 2p^{6} 3s^{2} 3p^{6} 3d^{5} 4s^{2}$
B.
$1s^{2} 2s^{2} 2p^{6} 3s^{2} 3p^{6} 3d^{10} 4s^{2} 4p^{5}$
C.
$1s^{2} 2s^{2} 2p^{6} 3s^{2} 3p^{6} 3d^{6} 4s^{1}$
D.
$1s^{2} 2s^{2} 2p^{6} 3s^{2} 3p^{6} 3d^{10} 4s^{1} 4p^{6}$
CBSE PMT 1992
Q240
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Atomic and Ionic Radii
MCQ
Elements of which group form anions most readily
A.
Oxygen family
B.
Nitrogen group
C.
Halogens
D.
Alkali metals
EAMCET 1992
Q241
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Atomic and Ionic Radii
MCQ
$Al^{3+}$ has a lower ionic radius than $Mg^{2+}$ because
A.
Mg atom has less number of neutrons than Al
B.
$Al^{3+}$ has a higher nuclear charge than $Mg^{2+}$
C.
Their electronegativities are different
D.
Al has a lower ionisation potential than Mg atom
AIIMS 1992
Q242
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Ionisation Energy
MCQ
Which of the following transitions involves maximum amount of energy
A.
$M^{-}(g) \rightarrow M(g)$
B.
$M(g) \rightarrow M^{+}(g)$
C.
$M^{+}(g) \rightarrow M^{2+}(g)$
D.
$M^{2+}(g) \rightarrow M^{3+}(g)$
KCET 1992
Q243
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Ionisation Energy
MCQ
Which of the following elements will have the lowest first ionisation energy
A.
Mg
B.
Rb
C.
Li
D.
Ca
Bihar CEE 1992
Q244
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Valency and Oxidation State
MCQ
Which of the following electronic configurations in the outermost shell is characteristic of alkali metals
A.
$(n - 1)s^{2}p^{6},ns^{2}p^{1}$
B.
$(n - 1)s^{2}p^{6}d^{10},ns^{1}$
C.
$(n - 1)s^{2}p^{6},ns^{1}$
D.
$ns^2 p^6 d^1$
CBSE PMT 1992; AFMC 1998; CPMT 1999; DCE 2006
Q245
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Critical Thinking
MCQ
A sudden large jump between the values of second and third ionisation energies of an element would be associated with the electronic configuration
A.
$1s^{2}, 2s^{2}2p^{6}, 3s^{1}$
B.
$1s^{2}, 2s^{2}2p^{6}, 3s^{2}3p^{1}$
C.
$$<br />
1 s ^ {2}, 2 s ^ {2} 2 p ^ {6}, 3 s ^ {2} 3 p ^ {2}<br />
$$
D.
$$<br />
1 s ^ {2}, 2 s ^ {2} 2 p ^ {6}, 3 s ^ {2}<br />
$$
IIT 1992
Q246
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Critical Thinking
MCQ
The statement that is not correct for the periodic classification of element is
A.
The properties of elements are the periodic functions of their atomic numbers
B.
Non-metallic elements are lesser in number than metallic elements
C.
The first ionization energies of elements along a period do not vary in a regular manner with increase in atomic number
D.
For transition elements the d-subshell are filled with electrons monotonically with increase in atomic number
CPMT 1991; Kurukshetra CEE 1991; MP PET 2001
Q247
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Extended or Long Form of Periodic Table
MCQ
An element of atomic number 29 belongs to
A.
s-block
B.
p-block
C.
d-block
D.
f-block
Kurukshetra CEE 1991
Q248
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Extended or Long Form of Periodic Table
MCQ
Which one of the following belongs to representative group of elements in the periodic table
A.
Lanthanum
B.
Argon
C.
Chromium
D.
Aluminium
Kurukshetra CEE 1991; KCET 2008
Q249
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Extended or Long Form of Periodic Table
MCQ
An element with atomic number 21 is a
A.
Transition element
B.
Alkali metal
C.
Halogen
D.
Representative element
AIIMS 1991
Q250
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Ionisation Energy
MCQ
Which has the highest second ionisation potential
A.
Nitrogen
B.
Carbon
C.
Oxygen
D.
Fluorine