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Periodic classification of elements and their trends

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The second ionisation energy order is correct for which of the following

a)

O > N

b)

N > O

c)

Na<N

d)

Na<O

2.

Choose the correct statement(s) among the following about d block elements:

a)

They have non varying oxidation states

b)

They form catalysts

c)

They form interstitial hydrides

d)

They form coloured compounds often

3.

There is an increase in +2 oxidation state stability when we move along a group. Name the effect which causes this.

(a)  

4.

Which of the following elements is not in its ground state?

a)

[Ar] 3d10 4s1

b)

[Ar] 3d5 4s1

c)

[He] 2s2 2p3

d)

[He] 2s1 2p3

5.

The following factor is greater for Ca and lower for Na

a)

IE2

b)

IE1

c)

Ionic radii

d)

e/p ratio

6.

Whose work gave idea that classification of elements should not be done on the basis of atomic mass/weight?

a)

Hysenberg

b)

Moseley

c)

Rutherford

d)

Mendeleev

7.

Name the element which is a metal and liquid at room temperature.

(a)  

8.

Ca2+ is smaller than K+ because

a)

High nuclear charge

b)

Inert pair effect

c)

Less no. of protons more will be the IE

d)

None of the above

9.

The Ionisation energy and Acidity _______________ and ___________________ along a group.

a)

increases, decreases

b)

decreases, remains same

c)

remains same, increases

d)

decreases, increases

10.

Element X forms a chloride with the formula XCl2, which is a solid with a high melting point.

X would most likely be in the same group of the periodic table as ___________

a)

Na

b)

Mg

c)

Al

d)

Si

11.
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
12.

When Mg burns in air compounds of magnesium formed are magnesium oxide and

a)

Magnesium nitride

b)

Magnesium nitrate

c)

Magnesium nitrite

d)

Magnesium nitrosyl

13.

IE3 is maximum for

a)

B

b)

N

c)

Al

d)

P

14.
a)

| I.E.(II) | = | E.A.(I) |

b)

| I.E.(III) | = | I.E.(II) |

c)

| I.E.(IV) | = | E.A.(I) |

d)

| I.E.(IV) | = | I.E.(III) |

15.

If Aufbau's principle is not followed then Ca should have been placed in which of the following blocks of periodic table?

a)

s

b)

p

c)

d

d)

f

16.

How was the quiz difficulty?

a)

VERY DIFFICULT

b)

MODERATE

c)

SO SIMPLE

17.

HOW WAS THE QUIZ EXPERIENCE?

a)

BORING

b)

NICE

c)

AWESOME