Periodic Classification Of Elements — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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Fill in the blank with the correct option: "The properties of elements are the periodic functions of their atomic masses". This is the statement of . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — Mendeleev's Periodic Law
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Mendeleev's Periodic Law is the correct answer to “Fill in the blank with the correct option: "The properties of elements are the periodic functions of their atomic masses". This is the statement of . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Periodic Classification Of Elements.
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Question 2 of 40
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Dobereiner made the first observation of . . . . . . . . as a catalyst.
Correct Answer: Option C — Pt
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Pt is the correct answer to “Dobereiner made the first observation of . . . . . . . . as a catalyst.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Periodic Classification Of Elements.
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Question 3 of 40
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What is the relative tendency of an atom to attract electrons towards another element when it is bound to the atom?
Correct Answer: Option A — electronegativity
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electronegativity is the correct answer to “What is the relative tendency of an atom to attract electrons towards another element when it is bound to the atom”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Periodic Classification Of Elements.
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Question 4 of 40
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The atomic numbers of the four elements are as follows: F(9), P(15), Cl(17), Ar (18). Which of the following two elements will be chemically similar?
Correct Answer: Option A — F and Cl
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F and Cl is the correct answer to “The atomic numbers of the four elements are as follows: F(9), P(15), Cl(17), Ar (18). Which of the following two elements will be chemically similar”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Periodic Classification Of Elements.
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Question 5 of 40
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An element of atomic number 16 is present in the periodic table . . . . . . . . period?
Correct Answer: Option A — 3rd
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3rd is the correct answer to “An element of atomic number 16 is present in the periodic table . . . . . . . . period”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Periodic Classification Of Elements.
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Question 6 of 40
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The atomic number of N is 7, then the atomic number of the third element of the nitrogen group is:
Correct Answer: Option D — 33
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33 is the correct answer to “The atomic number of N is 7, then the atomic number of the third element of the nitrogen group is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Periodic Classification Of Elements.
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Question 7 of 40
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Very metallic element in the fifth period . . . . . . . . is?
Correct Answer: Option D — Rubidium
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Rubidium is the correct answer to “Very metallic element in the fifth period . . . . . . . . is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Periodic Classification Of Elements.
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Question 8 of 40
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In Periodic Table, metallic elements appear
Correct Answer: Option A — in the left-hand columns
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in the left-hand columns is the correct answer to “In Periodic Table, metallic elements appear”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Periodic Classification Of Elements.
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Question 9 of 40
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Non-metallic properties increase-
Correct Answer: Option D — Sodium to chlorine
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Sodium to chlorine is the correct answer to “Non-metallic properties increase-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Periodic Classification Of Elements.
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Question 10 of 40
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The Modern Periodic Table is based on . . . . . . . . of the elements.
Correct Answer: Option D — Atomic Number
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Atomic Number is the correct answer to “The Modern Periodic Table is based on . . . . . . . . of the elements.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Periodic Classification Of Elements.
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Question 11 of 40
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All the elements in the same group of the periodic table have same . . . . . . . .?
Correct Answer: Option C — Number of valence electrons
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Number of valence electrons is the correct answer to “All the elements in the same group of the periodic table have same . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Periodic Classification Of Elements.
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Question 12 of 40
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An element with electronic configuration 2, 8, 8, belongs to . . . . . . . . group in the modern periodic table
Correct Answer: Option C — 18
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18 is the correct answer to “An element with electronic configuration 2, 8, 8, belongs to . . . . . . . . group in the modern periodic table”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Periodic Classification Of Elements.
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Question 13 of 40
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Which of the following elements is more electronegative?
Correct Answer: Option B — Cl
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Cl is the correct answer to “Which of the following elements is more electronegative”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Periodic Classification Of Elements.
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Question 14 of 40
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The electronic configuration of an element is 2, 8, 3. this . . . . . . . . Belongs to the group.
Correct Answer: Option B — 13
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13 is the correct answer to “The electronic configuration of an element is 2, 8, 3. this . . . . . . . . Belongs to the group.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Periodic Classification Of Elements.
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Question 15 of 40
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The group that shows the correct order of the first ionisation potential is:
Correct Answer: Option D — Be > Mg > Ca
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Be > Mg > Ca is the correct answer to “The group that shows the correct order of the first ionisation potential is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Periodic Classification Of Elements.
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Question 16 of 40
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Which of the following is the third member of the Dobereiner's triad, which also includes lithium and sodium?
Correct Answer: Option A — Potassium
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Potassium is the correct answer to “Which of the following is the third member of the Dobereiner's triad, which also includes lithium and sodium”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Periodic Classification Of Elements.
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Question 17 of 40
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Which group of modern periodic table contains complete valence shells and chemically inert elements?
Correct Answer: Option D — 18
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18 is the correct answer to “Which group of modern periodic table contains complete valence shells and chemically inert elements”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Periodic Classification Of Elements.
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Question 18 of 40
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In the modern periodic table, elements with atomic numbers 58 to 71 are called-
Correct Answer: Option C — Lanthanoids
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Lanthanoids is the correct answer to “In the modern periodic table, elements with atomic numbers 58 to 71 are called-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Periodic Classification Of Elements.
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Question 19 of 40
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Which of the following elements has maximum atomic radius?
Correct Answer: Option D — Na
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Na is the correct answer to “Which of the following elements has maximum atomic radius”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Periodic Classification Of Elements.
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Question 20 of 40
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Which one of the following is not a periodic property i.e., does not show any trend on moving from one side to the other in the Periodic Table?
Correct Answer: Option C — Radioactivity
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Radioactivity is the correct answer to “Which one of the following is not a periodic property i.e., does not show any trend on moving from one side to the other in the Periodic Table”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Periodic Classification Of Elements.
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Question 21 of 40
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What are the horizontal rows in a periodic table called?
Correct Answer: Option A — Period
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Period is the correct answer to “What are the horizontal rows in a periodic table called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Periodic Classification Of Elements.
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Question 22 of 40
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Which of the following types of elements show variable valency?
Correct Answer: Option D — Both A and C
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Both A and C is the correct answer to “Which of the following types of elements show variable valency”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Periodic Classification Of Elements.
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Question 23 of 40
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Californium is a member of the . . . . . . . . group.
Correct Answer: Option B — actinide
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actinide is the correct answer to “Californium is a member of the . . . . . . . . group.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Periodic Classification Of Elements.
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Question 24 of 40
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How does the metallic property of an element change in the modern periodic table?
Correct Answer: Option D — The metallic property decreases in the period from left to right but increases from top to bottom in the group
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The metallic property decreases in the period from left to right but increases from top to bottom in the group is the correct answer to “How does the metallic property of an element change in the modern periodic table”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Periodic Classification Of Elements.
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Question 25 of 40
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The rule of octaves was applicable only till . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — calcium
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calcium is the correct answer to “The rule of octaves was applicable only till . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Periodic Classification Of Elements.
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Question 26 of 40
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When the elements are arranged in increasing order of atomic weights, the atomic weight of the middle element is approximately the average of the atomic weights of the other two elements' - this rule is known as-
Correct Answer: Option D — Dobereiner's law of triads
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Dobereiner's law of triads is the correct answer to “When the elements are arranged in increasing order of atomic weights, the atomic weight of the middle element is approximately the average of the atomic weights of the other two elements' - this rule is known as-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Periodic Classification Of Elements.
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Question 27 of 40
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Which groups of the modern periodic table consists of a full-covering valence electron and chemically inert elements?
Correct Answer: Option C — 18
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18 is the correct answer to “Which groups of the modern periodic table consists of a full-covering valence electron and chemically inert elements”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Periodic Classification Of Elements.
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Question 28 of 40
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Which of the following always increase while moving from top to bottom in a group?
Correct Answer: Option A — Metallic properties
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Metallic properties is the correct answer to “Which of the following always increase while moving from top to bottom in a group”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Periodic Classification Of Elements.
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Question 29 of 40
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The Law of Triad was given by
Correct Answer: Option D — J.W. Dobereiner
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J.W. Dobereiner is the correct answer to “The Law of Triad was given by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Periodic Classification Of Elements.
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Question 30 of 40
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Name the Noble gas placed in the third period and eighteen group of modern periodic table-
Correct Answer: Option D — argon
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argon is the correct answer to “Name the Noble gas placed in the third period and eighteen group of modern periodic table-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Periodic Classification Of Elements.
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Question 31 of 40
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. . . . . . . . is not an actinoid?
Correct Answer: Option C — Terbium
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Terbium is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . is not an actinoid”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Periodic Classification Of Elements.
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Question 32 of 40
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Na, Mg, Al, Si, P, S, Cl and Ar are related to . . . . . . . . period of modern periodic table.
Correct Answer: Option C — third
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third is the correct answer to “Na, Mg, Al, Si, P, S, Cl and Ar are related to . . . . . . . . period of modern periodic table.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Periodic Classification Of Elements.
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Question 33 of 40
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Newland considered that only . . . . . . . . elements were present in nature?
Correct Answer: Option B — 56
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56 is the correct answer to “Newland considered that only . . . . . . . . elements were present in nature”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Periodic Classification Of Elements.
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Question 34 of 40
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What will be the electronic configuration of an element related to the second period and having strong chaining properties?
Correct Answer: Option C — 2, 4
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2, 4 is the correct answer to “What will be the electronic configuration of an element related to the second period and having strong chaining properties”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Periodic Classification Of Elements.
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Question 35 of 40
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Which of the following groups of atomic numbers are groups of alkaline metals?
Correct Answer: Option B — 37, 19, 3, 55
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37, 19, 3, 55 is the correct answer to “Which of the following groups of atomic numbers are groups of alkaline metals”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Periodic Classification Of Elements.
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Question 36 of 40
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The atomic number of an element is 17. What is its place in the modern periodic table?
Correct Answer: Option B — Period 3 group 17
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Period 3 group 17 is the correct answer to “The atomic number of an element is 17. What is its place in the modern periodic table”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Periodic Classification Of Elements.
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Question 37 of 40
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Which of the following elements has the highest electronegativity?
Correct Answer: Option A — fluorine
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fluorine is the correct answer to “Which of the following elements has the highest electronegativity”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Periodic Classification Of Elements.
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Question 38 of 40
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According to IUPAC, total number of groups and periods in the periodic table respectively are
Correct Answer: Option B — 18, 7
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18, 7 is the correct answer to “According to IUPAC, total number of groups and periods in the periodic table respectively are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Periodic Classification Of Elements.
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Question 39 of 40
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Which is the most reactive metal?
Correct Answer: Option D — Potassium
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Potassium is the correct answer to “Which is the most reactive metal”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Periodic Classification Of Elements.
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Question 40 of 40
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Ionization potential of nitrogen is . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — more than oxygen
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more than oxygen is the correct answer to “Ionization potential of nitrogen is . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Periodic Classification Of Elements.
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