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PERIODIC CLASSIFICATION OF ELEMENTS MCQs

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Question 1.


Which of the following is the correct order of the atomic size of C, N, P and S?


  1.     N < C < S < P
  2.     N < C < P < S
  3.     C < N < S < P
  4.     C < N < P < S
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> N < C < S < P
:
A
In a group, the size of an atom increases as one proceeds from top to bottom.
This is due to the successive addition of shells.
In a period, the size of an atom decreases from left to right.
This is because the effective nuclear charge increases from left to right in the same period, thereby bringing the outermost shell closer to the nucleus.
So, the correct order of atomic size are as follows:
N < C < S < P
Which Of The Following Is The Correct Order Of The Atomic Si...
Question 2.


Identify the least stable ion among the following.


  1.     Li
  2.     Be
  3.     B
  4.     C
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Be
:
B

Here we are going to compare these with each other and find out which is the least stable. But these species might not exist due to inherent instability. 
Electronic configuration of Li - (2) fully-filled, so relatively more stable. 


Be - (2,1) less stable than Be (2);


B -  (2,2) relatively stable;
C -  (2,3)  relatively stable.


Question 3.


The atomic radius in case of inert gasses is?


  1.     Ionic radius
  2.     Covalent radius
  3.     Vander Waals radius
  4.     None
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Vander Waals radius
:
C

As inert gasses do not combine to form molecules, they have Vander Waals radius.


Question 4.


One mole of magnesium in the vapour state absorbed 1200 kJ mole1 of energy. If the first and second ionization energies of Mg are 750 and 1450 kJ mole1 respectively, the final composition of the mixture is


  1.     31% Mg+ + 69 % Mg+
  2.     69% Mg+ + 31 % Mg+
  3.     86% Mg+ + 14% Mg+2
  4.     14% Mg+ + 86% Mg+2
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> 69% Mg+ + 31 % Mg+
:
B

Energy absorbed for converting Mg(g) Mg(g)+ = 750 kJ


Energy left unconsumed = 1200 = 750 = 450 kJ.


This energy will be required to convert Mg(g)+ to Mg(g)+2


Thus % of Mg(g)+2 = 4501450 × 100 = 31%


% of Mg(g)+ = 100 - 31 = 69%


Question 5.


For a given value of n (principal quantum number), ionization enthalpy is highest for


  1.     d - electrons 
  2.     f - electron
  3.     p - electron 
  4.     s - electron
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> s - electron
:
D

For a given shell, the penetration power of a subshell decreases from s to f, s > p > d > f.
Higher the penetration power, higher is the energy required to remove an electron.


Question 6.


Correct orders of \(I^{st}\) I.P. are -


(i) Li < B < Be < C       


(ii) O < N < F


(iii) Be < N < Ne


  1.     (i), (ii)
  2.     (ii), (iii)
  3.     (i), (iii)
  4.     (i), (ii), (iii)
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> (i), (ii), (iii)
:
D

Down the group ionization potential (ionization enthalpy) decreases with increase in size.
Across a period, ionization potential decreases and then increases at the noble gasses. 


Elements of group 2(IIA) have I.E more than that of group 13(IIA) as they have completely filled 's' orbital. Be > B


Elements of group 15(VA) have more than that of group 16(VIA) as they have half filled 'P' subshell. N > O


Inert gas elements have the highest I.P in a given period due to a stable electronic configuration.


Question 7.


The  IP1, IP2, IP3, IP4, IP5 of an element are 7.1, 14.3, 34.5, 46.8, 162.2 eV respectively. Which element among the following would that be? 
 


  1.     Na
  2.     Si
  3.     F
  4.     Ca
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Si
:
B

Among the Ionization Potentials given there is a huge jump from IP4 to IP5, which shows that element attains stable inert gas configuration after losing 4 electrons.
It should be an element from 14th group (IVA). Among the given elements, the answer will be Si. 


Question 8.


The second ionization potentials in electron volts of oxygen and fluorine atoms are respectively given by?


  1.     35.1, 38.3
  2.     38.3, 38.3
  3.     38.3, 35.1
  4.     35.1, 35.1
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 38.3, 35.1
:
C

Second ionization potential is the energy required to remove an electron from a uni-positively charged ion.
Let's look at the electronic configurations. 


O  2,6  
O+ 2,5


F 2,7 
F+   2,6


 I.P1
O O+   F  F+
 I.P2


O  O2+  F+ F2+


 


I.P1  of   F>O   as fluorine has smaller atomic size as compared to O.


I.P2  of    O>F as O+ as it is harder to ionise the O+ compared to F+.


Question 9.


The factor not affecting ionisation enthalpy is?


  1.     Size of atom
  2.     Charge in the nucleus
  3.     Type of bonding in the crystal lattice
  4.     Type of electron involved
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Type of bonding in the crystal lattice
:
C
Electron is removed from an isolated neutral gaseous atom and so type of bonding in the crystalline lattice is not associated with ionization enthalpy.
Question 10.


Generally the ionization enthalpy in a period increases but there are some exceptions, the one which is not an exception is?


  1.     Be and B
  2.     N and O
  3.     Mg and Al
  4.     Na and Mg
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Na and Mg
:
D
The ionization energy increases normally from sodium to magnesium as Mg has a higher effective nuclear charge as compared to Na. 
In the case of Be and B, and N and O, Be is more stable because of its electronic configuration.

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