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PERIODIC TABLE

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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1.

Periodicity of the elements in the Periodic Table refers to

a)

The arrangement of elements in increasing order of proton numbers

b)

The arrangement of elements in increasing order of neutron numbers

c)

The electronegativity of elements across a period

d)

The classification of elements based on increasing proton numbers and similar valence electronic configuration

2.

*The first three successive ionisation energies for the element N increase gradually but the fourth ionisation energy increases sharply.

*Element N is a third period element.

*N form an amphoteric oxide.


Which of the following s electronic configuration matches the statements above?

a)

1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p1

b)

1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p3

c)

1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d1 4s2

d)

1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d3 4s2

3.

Electronegativity __________ from left to right within a period and __________ from top to bottom within a group.

a)

decreases, increases

b)

increases, increases

c)

increases, decreases

d)

stays the same, increases

4.

Which of the following elements has the smallest atomic radius?

a)

Sulfur [Z=16]

b)

Chlorine[Z=17]

c)

Aluminum[Z=13]

d)

Sodium[Z=11]

5.

Atomic radius generally increases as we move __________.

a)

down a group and from right to left across a period

b)

up a group and from left to right across a period

c)

down a group and from left to right across a period

d)

up a group and from right to left across a period

6.

Which block is letter C

a)

s - block

b)

p - block

c)

d - block

d)

f - block

7.

Based on the successive ionisation energies below,how many valence electrons does the element M have?


IE1 = 943

IE2 = 1,950

IE3 = 3,852

IE4 = 5,492

IE5 = 23,085

IE6 = 26,791

IE7 = 30,024

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

8.

What will be formed when Al2O3 reacts with NaOH?

a)

NaAlO + H2O

b)

NaAlO2 + H2O

c)

NaAlO3 + H2O

d)

Na3Al + H2O

9.

Element Q has the following electronic configuration:

1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d5 4s1


Which of the following is true about the position of element Q in periodic table?

a)

Period 3, Group 1, Block s

b)

Period 4, Group 16, Block d

c)

Period 4, Group 6, Block d

d)

Period 4, Group 1, Block s

10.

What is the tendency of an atom to attract electrons towards itself?

a)

atomic radius

b)

ionization energy

c)

shielding

d)

Electronegativity

11.
The higher the ionization energy...
a)
the more attracted the valence electron is to the nucleus
b)
the less attracted the valence electron is to the nucleus
c)
the more attracted the valence electron is to another electron
d)
the less attracted the valence electron is to another electron
12.
Which is larger... P or P3- ?
a)
P3- because it gains an energy level
b)
P3- due to extra electron repulsion
c)
P because it loses an energy level
d)
P because of extra electron repulsion
13.

Why does ionization energy decrease going down a group?

a)

Adding more energy levels makes the valence electron further from the nucleus

b)

There are more valence electrons in the outer shell

c)

There are more protons in the nucleus

d)

There are less protons in the nucleus

14.

Which is smaller... Mg or Mg2+ ?

a)

Mg because it gains an energy level

b)

Mg due to extra electron repulsion

c)

Mg2+ because of extra electron repulsion

d)

Mg2+ because it loses an energy level

15.

Why the electronegativity of Cl is the highest in Period 3?

a)

Cl is the largest and has the greatest effective nuclear charge

b)

Cl is the smallest and has the lowest effective nuclear charge

c)

Cl is the largest and has the lowest effective nuclear charge

d)

Cl is the smallest and has the greatest effective nuclear charge