3 Classification of Elements

and Periodicity in Properties

JEE-Main

4. The IUPAC nomenclature of an element with electronic

configuration [Rn] 5f 14 6d1 7s2 is: [25 July, 2022 (Shift-I)]
Modern Periodic Law &
(a) Unnilbium (b) Unnilunium
Nomenclature of Elements (c) Unnilquandium (d) Unniltrium
5. Which one of the following statements for D.I. Mendeleev's, is
1. If IUPAC name of an element is “Unununnium” then the element incorrect? [22 July, 2021 (Shift-II)]
belongs to nth group of periodic table. The value of n is______. (a) At the time, he proposed periodic table of elements structure
[30 Jan, 2024 (Shift-I)] of atom was known
(b) Element with atomic number 101 is named after him
2. It is observed that characteristic X-ray spectra of elements show
(c) He invented accurate barometer
regularity. When frequency to the power ‘n’ i.e. vn of X-rays
emitted is plotted against atomic number 'Z', following graph is (d) He authored the textbook – Principles of Chemistry
obtained. [24 Jan, 2023 (Shift-I)] 6. The atomic number of Unnilunium is ___________.
[6 Sept, 2020 (Shift-II)]
7. The atomic number of the element unnilennium is
[03 Sept, 2020 Shift-I)]
vn
(a) 102 (b) 108 (c) 119 (d) 109
8. The IUPAC symbol for the element with atomic number 119 would
Z be: [8 April, 2019 (Shift-II)]
The value of 'n' is
(a) unh (b) uun (c) une (d) uue
1
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) (d) 3
2
3. Henry Moseley studied characteristic X-ray spectra of elements.
Electronic Configurations and types of
The graph which represents his observation correctly is:
(Given v = frequency of X-ray emitted; Z = atomic number) Elements: s-, p-, d-, f- blocks
[8 April, 2023 (Shift-II)]
9. Given below are two statements:
(a) (b)
Statement-I: The 4f and 5f-series of elements are placed separately

Z
v
in the Periodic table to preserve the principle of classification.
Statement-II: S-block elements can be found in pure form in

nature.
v Z
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate
(c) (d) answer from the options given below: [27 Jan, 2024 (Shift-I)]
(a) Statement-I is false but Statement-II is true
v2 v
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are true
(c) Statement-I is true but Statement-II is false
Z Z (d) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are false
10. Given below are two statements: 16. The pair, in which ions are isoelectronic with Al3+ is:
Statement-I: Both metal and non-metal exist in p and d-block [25 June, 2022 (Shift-I)]
elements. (a) Br – and Be2+ (b) Cl – and Li +
Statement-II: Non-metals have higher ionisation enthalpy and (c) S2– and K+ (d) O2– and Mg2+
higher electronegativity than the metals. 17. The element with Z = 120 (not yet discovered) will be an/a
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate [12 Jan, 2019 (Shift-I)]
answer from the option given below: [01 Feb, 2024 (Shift-II)] (a) Inner transition metal (b) Alkaline earth metal
(c) Alkali metal (d) Transition metal
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are false
18. The group number, number of valence electrons, and valency of
(b) Statement-I is false but Statement-II is true an element with atomic number 15, respectively, are
(c) Statement-I is true but Statement-II is false  [12 April, 2019 (Shift-I)]
(a) 16, 5 and 2 (b) 16, 6 and 3
(d) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are true
(c) 15, 5 and 3 (d) 15, 6 and 2
11. Match List-I with List-II 19. The isoelectronic set of ions is [10 April, 2019 (Shift-I)]
(a) N3–, Li+, Mg2+ and O2– (b) Li+, Na+, O2– and F–
List-I List-II
(Element) (Electronic Configuration) (c) F–, Li+, Na+ and Mg2+ (d) N3–, O2–, F– and Na+

A. N I. [Ar] 3d104s2 4p5

Periodic Trends in Properties
B. S II. [Ne] 3s2 3p4
of Elements
C. Br III. [He] 2s2 2p3

D. Kr IV. [Ar] 3d10 4s2 4p6 20. Given below are two statements: One is labelled as
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):
 [09 April, 2024 (Shift-II)] Assertion (A): The first ionisation enthalpy decreases across a
period.
(a) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I (b) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV Reason (R): The increasing nuclear charge outweighs the
(c) A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II (d) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III shielding across the period.
12. The number of s-electrons present in an ion with 55 protons in its In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate
unipositive state is [24 Jan, 2023 (Shift-II)] from the options given below: [29 Jan, 2024 (Shift-I)]
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(a) 8 (b) 9
(b) A is true but R is false
(c) 12 (d) 10
(c) A is false but R is true
13. Match List-I with List-II. [30 Jan, 2023 (Shift-I)]
(d) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation
List-I List-II of A
(Atomic number) (Block of periodic table) 21. The element having the highest first ionization enthalpy is
A. 37 I. p-block  [29 Jan, 2024 (Shift-II)]
(a) Si (b) Al (c) N (d) C
B. 78 II. d-block
C. 52 III. f-block 22. Given below are two statements:

D. 65 IV. s-block Statement-I: Fluorine has most negative electron gain enthalpy

Choose the correct answer from the options given below: in its group.

(a) (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III) Statement-II: Oxygen has least negative electron gain enthalpy
(b) (A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II) in its group.
(c) (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I) In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate
(d) (A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(III) from the options given below.  [29 Jan, 2024 (Shift-II)]
14. The total number of isoelectronic species from the given set is (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are true
O2–, F–, Al, Mg2+, Na+, O+, Mg, Al3+, F [15 April, 2023 (Shift-I)] (b) Statement-I is true but Statement-II is false

15. Which one of the following sets of ions represents a collection of (c) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are false
isoelectronic species? (d) Statement-I is false but Statement-II is true
(Given: Atomic Number: F : 9, Cl : 17, Na = 11, Mg = 12, Al = 13, 23. Given below are the two statements: One is labeled as
Assertion (A) and the other is labeled as Reason (R).
K = 19, Ca = 20, Sc = 21) [1 Feb, 2023 (Shift-II)]
Assertion (A): There is a considerable increase in covalent radius
(a) Li+, Na+, Mg2+, Ca2+ (b) Ba2+, Sr2+, K+, Ca2+ from N to P. However from As to Bi only a small increase in
(c) N3–, O2–, F–, S2– (d) K+, Cl–, Ca2+, Sc3+ covalent radius is observed.

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 Reason (R): covalent and ionic radii in a particular oxidation state Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
increases down the group. (a) B < D < C < E < A (b) E < C < A < B < D
In the light of the above statement, choose the most appropriate
(c) C < E < A < B < D (d) A < B < D < C < E
answer from the options given below: [30 Jan, 2024 (Shift-I)]
(a) (A) is false but (R) is true 30. The correct order of the first ionization enthalpy is
 [04 April, 2024 (Shift-II)]
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation
of (A) (a) Al > Ga > Tl (b) Ga > Al > B
(c) (A) is true but (R) is false (c) B > Al > Ga (d) Tl > Ga > Al
(d) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation 31. Given below are two statements:
of (A)
Statement-I: The correct order of first ionization enthalpy values
24. Given below are two statements: of Li, Na, F and Cl is Na < Li < Cl < F.
Statement-I: Along the period, the chemical reactivity of the Statement-II: The correct order of negative electron gain enthalpy
element gradually increases from group 1 to group 18. values of Li, Na, F and Cl is
Statement-II: The nature of oxides formed by group 1 element is Na < Li < F < Cl
basic while that of group 17 elements is acidic.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from
In the light above statements, choose the most appropriate from the options given below: [04 April, 2024 (Shift-II)]
the questions given below. [30 Jan, 2024 (Shift-II)]
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are true
(a) Both statement-I and Statement-II are true.
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are false
(b) Statement-I is true but Statement-II is False.
(c) Statement-I is false but Statement-II is true
(c) Statement-I is false but Statement-II is true.
(d) Statement-I is true but Statement-II is false
(d) Both Statement-I and Statement-II is false.
32. The statement(s) that are correct about the species
25. The correct sequence of electron gain enthalpy of the elements
O2–, F –, Na+ and Mg2+.
listed below is [31 Jan, 2024 (Shift-I)]
(A) All are isoelectronic
A. Ar B. Br C. F D. S
(B) All have the same nuclear charge
Choose the most appropriate from the options given below:
(C) O2– has the largest ionic radii
(a) C > B > D > A (b) A > D > B > C
(D) Mg2+ has the smallest ionic radii
(c) A > D > C > B (d) D > C > B > A Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
26. Consider the following elements.  [05 April, 2024 (Shift-I)]
Group A'B' Period (a) (B), (C) and (D) only
C'D' (b) (A), (B), (C) and (D)
Which of the following is/are true about A', B',C' and D' ? (c) (C) and (D) only
A. Order of atomic radii: B' < A' < D' < C' (d) (A), (C) and (D) only
B. Order of metallic character: B' < A' < D' < C' 33. Given below are two statements:
C. Size of the element: D' < C' < B' < A' Statement-I: The metallic radius of Na is 1.86 Å and the ionic
D. Order of ionic radii: B'+ < A'+ < D'+ < C'+ radius of Na+ is lesser than 1.86 Å.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: Statement-II: Ions are always smaller in size than the corresponding
 [31 Jan, 2024 (Shift-II)] elements.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from
(a) A only (b) A, B and D only
the options given below: [05 April, 2024 (Shift-II)]
(c) A and B only (d) B, C and D only
(a) Statement-I is true but Statement-II is false
27. In case of isoelectronic species the size of F–, Ne and Na+ is (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are true
affected by: [01 Feb, 2024 (Shift-I)]
(c) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are false
(a) Principal quantum number (n)
(d) Statement-I is false but Statement-II is true
(b) None of the factors because their size is the same
(c) Electron-electron interaction in the outer orbitals 34. The electron affinity value are negative for:
(d) Nuclear charge (z) A. Be → Be– B. N → N–
28. Lowest Oxidation number of an atom in a compound A2B is –2. The C. O → O 2–
D. Na → Na–
number of electrons in its valence shell is [01 Feb, 2024 (Shift-I)] E. Al → Al–
29. The correct order of first ionization enthalpy values of the following Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
elements is: [04 April, 2024 (Shift-I)]  [06 April, 2024 (Shift-I)]
(A) O (B) N (C) Be (D) F (a) D and E only (b) A, B, D and E only
(E) B (c) A and D only (d) A, B and C only

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 35. Match List-I with List-II 39. Given below are two statements: One is labelled as
Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
List-I List-II
(Elements) (Properties in their respective groups) Assertion (A): The energy required to form Mg2+ from Mg is much
higher than that required to produce Mg+.
A. Cl, S I. Elements with highest
Reason (R): Mg2+ is small ion and carry more charge than Mg+.
electronegativity
 [10 April, 2023 (Shift-II)]
B. Ge, As II. Elements with largest tomic size In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from
C. Fr, Ra III. Elements which show properties the options given below:
of both metals and non metal (a) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct
explanation of (A).
D. F, O IV. Elements with highest negative
(b) (A) is true but (R) is false.
electron gain enthalpy
(c) (A) is false but (R) is true.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (d) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation
 [08 April, 2024 (Shift-I)] of (A).
(a) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I 40. Which of the following represents the correct order of metallic
(b) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV character of the given elements? [25 Jan, 2023 (Shift-II)]
(c) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I (a) Si < Be < Mg < K (b) Be < Si < Mg < K
(c) K < Mg < Be < Si (d) Be < Si < K < Mg
(d) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
41. The difference between electron gain enthalpies will be maximum
36. Identify the correct statements about p-block elements and their
between: [6 April, 2023 (Shift-I)]
compounds. [08 April, 2024 (Shift-II)]
(a) Ne and F (b) Ne and Cl
(A) Non metals have higher electronegativity than metals.
(c) Ar and Cl (d) Ar and F
(B) Non metals have lower ionisation enthalpy than metals.
42. For elements B, C, N, Li, Be, O and F the correct order of first
(C) Compounds formed between highly reactive nonmetals and ionization enthalpy is [11 April, 2023 (Shift-I)]
highly reactive metals are generally ionic.
(a) Li < Be < B < C < N < O < F
(D) The non-metal oxides are generally basic in nature. (b) B > Li > Be > C > N > O > F
(E) The metal oxides are generally acidic or neutral in nature. (c) Li < B < Be < C < O < N < F
(a) (D) and (E) only (b) (A) and (C) only (d) Li < Be < B < C < O < N < F
(c) (B) and (E) only (d) (B) and (D) only 43. Inert gases have positive electron gain enthalpy. Its correct order
37. Given below are two statements: is [25 Jan, 2023 (Shift-I)]
(a) Xe < Kr < Ne < He (b) He < Ne < Kr < Xe
Statement-I: The oxidation state of an element in a particular
compound is the charge acquired by its atom on the basis of electron (c) He < Xe < Kr < Ne (d) He < Kr < Xe < Ne
gain enthalpy consideration from other atoms in the molecule. 44. The correct increasing order of the ionic radii is
Statement-II: pp-pp bond formation is more prevalent in second [31 Jan, 2023 (Shift-I)]
period elements over other periods. (a) Cl– < Ca2+ < K+ < S2– (b) K+ < S2– < Ca2+ < Cl–
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate (c) S2– < Cl– < Ca2+ < K+ (d) Ca2+ < K+ < Cl– < S2–
answer from the options given below: [09 April, 2024 (Shift-I)] 45. The correct order of electronegativity for given elements is:
 [8 April, 2023 (Shift-I)]
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are incorrect
(a) C > P > At > Br (b) Br > P > At > C
(b) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
(c) P > Br > C > At (d) Br > C > At > P
(c) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct 46. For electron gain enthalpies of the elements denoted as DegH, the
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct incorrect option is: [1 Feb, 2023 (Shift-II)]
38. Given below are two statements: (a) DegH(Cl) < DegH(F) (b) DegH(Se) < DegH(S)
Statement-I: The decrease in first ionization enthalpy from B to (c) DegH(l) < DegH(At) (d) DegH(Te) < DegH(Po)
Al is much larger than that from Al to Ga. 47. The correct order of metallic character is:
Statement-II: The d orbitals in Ga are completely filled.  [10 April, 2023 (Shift-II)]
[29 Jan, 2023 (Shift-II)] (a) Be > Ca > K (b) Ca > K > Be
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate
(c) K > Ca > Be (d) K > Be > Ca
answer from the options given below
48. The correct decreasing order for metallic character is
(a) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
(b) Both the Statements-I and II are correct [28 July, 2022 (Shift-II)]
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect (a) Na > Mg > Be > Si > P (b) P > Si > Be > Mg > Na
(d) Both the Statements-I and II are incorrect (c) Si > P > Be > Na > Mg (d) Be > Na > Mg > Si > P

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 49. Match List-I with List-II. [26 Feb, 2021 (Shift-I)] 56. The correct order of ionic radii for the ions, P3–, S2–, Ca2+, K+, CI– is:
 [27 Aug, 2021 (Shift-II)]
List-I List-II (a) K+ > Ca2+ > P3– > S2– > Cl–
Electronic configuration of elements ∆ iH in kJ mol-1 (b) P3– > S2– > Cl– > Ca2+ > K+
A. 1s2 2s2 I. 801 (c) Cl– > S2– > P3– > Ca2+ > K+
(d) P3– > S2– > Cl– > K+ > Ca2+
B. 1s2 2s2 2p4 II. 899
57. The correct order of electron gain enthalpy is:
C. 1s22s22p3 III. 1314 [26 Feb, 2021 (Shift-II)]
D. 1s22s22p1 IV. 1402 (a) S > Se > Te > O (b) O > S > Se > Te
(c) Te > Se > S > O (d) S > O > Se > Te
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
58. The ionic radius of Na+ ion is 1.02 Å. The ionic radii (in Å) of Mg2+
(a) (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I) and Al3+, respectively are: [8 March, 2021 (Shift-I)]
(b) (A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II) (a) 0.85 and 0.99 (b) 0.68 and 0.72
(c) (A)-(I), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(II) (c) 0.72 and 0.54 (d) 1.05 and 0.99
(d) (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III) 59. The CORRECT order of first ionisation enthalpy is:
50. Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion (A) [27 July, 2021 (Shift-II)]
and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
(a) Mg < Al < S < P (b) Al < Mg < S< P
Assertion (A): Metallic character decreases and non-metallic
(c) Mg < S < Al < P (d) Mg < Al < P < S
character increases on moving from left to right in a period.
60. The first ionization energy of magnesium is smaller as compared to
Reason (R): It is due to increase in ionisation enthalpy and
that of elements X and Y, but higher than that of Z. The elements
decrease in electron gain enthalpy, when one moves from left to
X, Y and Z, respectively are: [18 March, 2021 (Shift-II)]
right in a period. [31 Aug, 2021 (Shift-I)]
(a) Argon, chlorine and sodium
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate
(b) Chlorine, lithium and sodium
answer from the options given below:
(c) Neon, sodium and chlorine
(a) (A) is false but (R) is true
(d) Argon, lithium and sodium
(b) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation
of (A) 61. In general, the property (magnitudes only) that shows an opposite
(c) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct trend in comparison to other properties across a period is:
explanation of (A)  [2 Sept, 2020 (Shift-I)]
(d) (A) is true but (R) is false (a) Ionization enthalpy (b) Electron gain enthalpy
51. Consider the elements Mg, Al, S, P and Si, the correct increasing (c) Atomic radius (d) Electronegativity.
order of their first ionization enthalpy is: [24 Feb, 2021 (Shift-I)] 62. The increasing order of the atomic radii of the following elements
(a) Al < Mg < S < Si < P (b) Al < Mg < Si < S < P is: [8 Jan, 2020 (Shift-II)]
(c) Mg < Al < Si < P < S (d) Mg < Al < Si < S < P (A) C (B) O (C) F (D) Cl
52. The ionic radii of F– and O2– respectively are 1.33 Å and 1.4 Å, (E) Br
while the covalent radius of N is 0.74 Å.
(a) (A) < (B) < (C) < (D) < (E)
The correct statement for the ionic radius of N3– from the following
(b) (D) < (C) < (B) < (A) < (E)
is: [25 July, 2021 (Shift-II)]
(c) (C) < (B) < (A) < (D) < (E)
(a) It is smaller than O and F , but bigger than of N
2– –

(d) (B) < (C) < (D) < (D) < (E)
(b) It is bigger than F– and N, but smaller than of O2–
(c) It is smaller than F– and N 63. Within each pair of elements F & Cl, S & Se and Li & Na,
respectively, the elements that release more energy upon an electron
(d) It is bigger than O2– and F–
gain are [7 Jan, 2020 (Shift-II)]
53. The absolute value of the electron gain enthalpy of halogens
satisfies: [17 March, 2021 (Shift-I)] (a) F, Se and Na (b) Cl, Se and Na
(a) F > Cl > Br > I (b) Cl > F > Br > I (c) F, S and Li (d) Cl, S and Li
(c) I > Br > Cl > F (d) Cl > Br > F > I 64. The five successive ionization enthalpies of an element are 800,
54. The set of elements that differ in mutual relationship from those 2427, 3658, 25024 and 32824 kJ mol-¹. The number of valence
of the other sets is: [17 March, 2021 (Shift-II)] electrons in the element is: [3 Sept, 2020 (Shift-II)]
(a) Be – Al (b) B – Si (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 5 (d) 3
(c) Li – Na (d) Li – Mg 65. The process that is NOT endothermic in nature is:
55. The ionic radii of K+, Na+, Al3– and Mg2+ are in the order:
[4 Sept, 2020 (Shift-II)]
[25 July, 2021 (Shift-I)]
(a) H(g) + e → H
– –
(b) O + e– → O2–
–
(a) K + < Al3+ < Mg2+ < Na + (b) Al3+ < Mg2+ < K + < Na+ (g) (g) (g)

(c) Al3+ < Mg2+ < Na+ < K + (d) Na+ < K + < Mg2+ < Al3+ (c) Na(g) → Na–(g) + e– (d) Ar(g) + e– → Ar–(g)

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66. The correct order of the ionic radii of O2–, N3–, F–, Mg2+, Na+ and 71. The first ionization energy (in kJ/mol) of Na, Mg, Al and Si
Al3+ is: [5 Sept, 2020 (Shift-II)] respectively, are: [8 Jan, 2020 (Shift-I)]
(a) N < O < F < Na < Mg < Al
3– 2– – + 2+ 3+
(a) 496, 577, 786, 737 (b) 786, 737, 577, 496
(b) Al3+ < Mg2+ < Na+ < F– < O2– < N3– (c) 496, 577, 737, 786 (d) 496, 737, 577, 786
(c) Al3+ < Na+ < Mg2+ < O2– < F– < N3– 72. The correct order of the first ionization enthalpies is:
(d) N3– < F– < O2– < Mg2+ < Na+ < Al3+ [10 April, 2019 (Shift-II)]
67. Three elements X, Y and Z are in the 3rd period of the periodic (a) Mn < Ti < Zn < Ni (b) Ti < Mn < Ni < Zn
table. The oxides of X, Y and Z, respectively, are basic, amphoteric (c) Zn < Ni < Mn < Ti (d) Ti < Mn < Zn < Ni
and acidic. The correct order of the atomic numbers of X, Y and Z is:
73. In general, the properties that decreases and increase down a group
 [2 Sept, 2020 (Shift-II)]
in the periodic table respectively are [9 Jan, 2019 (Shift-I)]
(a) X < Z < Y (b) Z < Y < X
(a) Atomic radius and electrongegativity
(c) X < Y < Z (d) Y < X < Z
(b) Electron gain enthalpy and electronegativity
68. The ionic radii of O2–, F–, Na+ and Mg2+ are in the order:
(c) Electronegativity and atomic radius
[4 Sept, 2020 (Shift-I)]
(d) Electronegativity and electron gain enthalpy
(a) O2– > F– > Mg2+ > Na+ (b) Mg2+ > Na+ > F– > O2–
74. The correct option with resepect to the Pauling electronegativity values
(c) F– > O2– > Na+ > Mg2+ (d) O2– > F– > Na+ > Mg2+ of the elements is: [11 Jan, 2019 (Shift-II)]
69. Among the statements (I-IV), the correct ones are: (a) Te > Se (b) Ga < Ge (c) Si < Al (d) P > S
[3 Sept, 2020 (Shift-II)]
75. The pair that has similar atomic radii is [12 April, 2019 (Shift-II)]
(I) Be has smaller atomic radius compared to Mg.
(a) Sc and Ni (b) Ti and HF
(II) Be has higher ionization enthalpy than Al.
(c) Mo and W (d) Mn and Re
(III) Charge/radius ratio of Be is greater than that of Al.
76. When the first electron gain enthalpy (∆egH) of oxygen is –141 kJ/mol,
(IV) Both Be and Al form mainly covalent compounds. its second electron gain enthalpy is [9 Jan, 2019 (Shift-II)]
(a) (I), (III) and (IV) (b) (II), (III) and (IV) (a) A more negative value than the first
(c) (I), (II) and (III) (d) (I), (II) and (IV) (b) Almost the same as that of the first
70. B has a smaller first ionization enthalpy than Be. Consider the (c) Negative, but less negative than the first
following statements: [9 Jan, 2020 (Shift-I)]
(d) A positive value
(I) it is easier to remove 2p electron than 2s electron.
77. In comparison to boron, berylium has: [12 April, 2019 (Shift-II)]
(II) 2p electron of B is more shielded from the nucleus by the inner (a) Lesser nuclear charge and greater first ionisation enthalpy
core of electrons than the 2s electrons of Be. (b) Lesser nuclear charge and lesser first ionisation enthalpy
(III) 2s electron has more penetration power than 2p electron (c) Greater nuclear charge and greater first ionisation enthalpy
(IV) atomic radius of B is more than Be (atomic number B = 5, (d) Greater nuclear charge and lesser first ionisation enthalpy
Be = 4) 78. The correct order of the atomic radii of C, Cs, Al and S is:
The correct statements are:  [11 Jan, 2019 (Shift-I)]
(a) (I), (III) and (IV) (b) (I), (II) and (III) (a) C < S < Al < Cs (b) S < C < Cs <Al
(c) (I), (II) and (IV) (d) (II), (III) and (IV) (c) S < C < Al < Cs (d) C < S < Cs < Al

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(c) It reflects trends in physical and chemical properties of the
elements
Modern Periodic Law & (d) It helps to predict the relative ionicity of the bond between any
Nomenclature of Elements two elements

Periodic Trends and Properties

Multiple Correct
1. The statements that is/are true for the long form of the periodic of the Elements
table is/are (IIT JEE 1988)
(a) It reflects the sequence of filling the electrons in the order of Single Correct
sub-energy level s, p ,d and f 2. The set representing the correct order of first ionization potential
(b) It helps to predict the stable valency states of the elements is (IIT JEE 2001)

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 (a) K > Na > Li (b) Be > Mg > Ca (a) The properties of elements are the periodic functions of their
(c) B > C > N (d) Ge > Si > C atomic numbers
3. The correct order of radii is (IIT JEE 2000) (b) Non-metallic elements are lesser in number than metallic
(a) N < Be < B (b) F– < O2– < N3– elements
(c) Na < Li < K (d) Fe3+ < Fe2+ < Fe4+ (c) The first ionization energies of elements along a period do not
4. The incorrect statement among the following. (IIT JEE 1997) vary in a regular manner with an increase in atomic number
(a) The first ionisation potential of Al is less than the first ionisation (d) For transition elements, the d-subshells are filled with electrons
potential of Mg monotonically with increase in atomic number
(b) The second ionisation potential of Mg is greater than the second 17. Identify the least stable ion amongst the following.(IIT JEE 2002)
ionisation potential of Na (a) Li+ (b) Be– (c) B– (d) C–
(c) The first ionisation potential of Na is less than the first
ionisation potential of Mg Multiple Correct
(d) The third ionisation potential of Mg is greater than third
18. The option(s) with only amphoteric oxides is(are)
ionisation potential of Na
5. Ionic radii of  (IIT JEE 1999) C-10.95 W-29.03 UA-29.43 PC-30.58 (JEE Adv. 2017)
(a) Ti4+ < Mn 7+ (b) 35Cl– < 37Cl– (a) NO, B2 O3, PbO, SnO2 (b) Cr2 O3, CrO, SnO, PbO
(c) K+ > Cl– (d) P3+ > P5+ (c) Cr2 O3, BeO, SnO, SnO2 (d) ZnO, Al2 O3, PbO, PbO2
6. Which of the following has the maximum number of unpaired 19. The first ionisation potential of nitrogen and oxygen atoms are
electrons? (IIT JEE 1996) related as follows. (IIT JEE 1989)
(a) Mg2+ (b) Ti3+ (a) The ionisation potential of oxygen is less than the ionisation
(c) V3+ (d) Fe2+ potential of nitrogen
7. Amongst the following elements (whose electronic configurations (b) The ionisation potential of nitrogen is greater than the ionisation
are given below), the one having the highest ionization energy is potential of oxygen
(IIT JEE 1990) (c) The two ionisation potential values are comparable
(a) [Ne] 3s2 3p1 (b) [Ne] 3s2 3p3 (d) The difference between the two ionisation potential is too large
(c) [Ne] 3s2 3p2 (d) [Ar] 3d10 4s2 4p3
20. Sodium sulphate is soluble in water whereas barium sulphate is
8. Which one of the following is the smallest in size? sparingly soluble because (IIT JEE 1989)
 (IIT JEE 1989)
(a) The hydration energy of sodium sulphate is more than its
(a) N3– (b) O2– (c) F– (d) Na+
lattice energy
9. The first ionization potential of Na,Mg,Al and Si are in the order
(b) The lattice energy of barium sulphate is more than its hydration energy
(IIT JEE 1988)
(c) The lattice energy has no role to play in solubility
(a) Na < Mg > Al < Si (b) Na > Mg > Al > Si
(d) The hydration energy of sodium sulphate is less than its lattice energy
(c) Na < Mg < Al > Si (d) Na > Mg > Al < Si
10. The electronegativity of the following elements increases in the Assertion Reason/Statement Based
order (IIT JEE 1987)
(a) C, N, Si, P (b) N, Si, C, P Read the following questions and answer as per the direction given below:
(c) Si, P, C, N (d) P, Si, N, C (a) Statement-I is true; Statement-II is true; Statement-II is the correct
11. Atomic radii of fluorine and neon in Angstrom units are respectively explanation of Statement-I.
given by (IIT JEE 1987) (b) Statement-I is true; Statement-II is true; Statement-II is not the
(a) 0.72, 1.60 (b) 1.60, 1.60 correct explanation of Statement-I.
(c) 0.72, 0.72 (d) None of these (c) Statement-I is true; Statement-II is false.
12. The first ionization potential in electron volts of nitrogen and (d) Statement-I is false; Statement-II is true.
oxygen atoms are respectively given by (IIT JEE 1987)
21. Statement-I: Pb4+ compounds are stronger oxidising agents than
(a) 14.6, 13.6 (b) 13.6, 14.6 Sn4+ compounds.
(c) 13.6, 13.6 (d) 14.6, 14.6 Statement-II: The higher oxidation states for the group 14 elements
13. The hydration energy of Mg2+ is larger than that of are more stable for the heavier members of the group due to the
 (IIT JEE 1984) ‘inert pair effect’. (IIT JEE 2008)
(a) Al3+ (b) Na+ (c) Be2+ (d) Mg2+
22. Statement-I: Band gap in germanium is small.
14. The element with the highest first ionisation potential is
Statement-II: The energy spread of each germanium atomic energy
(IIT JEE 1982) level is infinitesimally small. (IIT JEE 2007)
(a) boron (b) carbon (c) nitrogen (d) oxygen
23. Statement-I: The first ionisation energy of Be is greater than that of B.
15. The correct order of second ionisation potential of carbon, nitrogen,
oxygen and fluorine is (IIT JEE 1981) Statement-II: 2p-orbital is lower in energy than 2s(IIT JEE 2000)
(a) C > N > O > F (b) O > N > F > C 24. Statement-I: F-atom has a less negative electron affinity than Cl-atom.
(c) O > F > N > C (d) F > O > N > C Statement-II: Additional electrons are repelled more effectively
16. The statement that is not correct for the periodic classification of by 3p-electrons in Cl-atom than by 2p-electrons in F-atom.
elements, is (IIT JEE 1992) (IIT JEE 1998)

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 Fill in the Blanks 31. The decreasing order of electron affinity of F, Cl, Br is F > Cl > Br.
25. Compounds that formally contain Pb are easily reduced to Pb .
4+ 2+ (IIT JEE 1993)
The stability of the lower oxidation state is due to _______ . 32. In group IA of alkali metals, the ionisation potential decreases down
 (IIT JEE 1997) the group. Therefore, lithium is a poor reducing agent.
26. Ca2+ has a smaller ionic radius than K+ because it has _______ . (IIT JEE 1987)
(IIT JEE 1993) 33. The softness of group IA metals increases down the group with
27. On the Mulliken scale, the average of ionisation potential and increasing atomic number. (IIT JEE 1986)
electron affinity is known as _______ . (IIT JEE 1985)
Subjective
28. The energy released when an electron is added to a neutral gaseous
34. Arrange the following ions in order of their increasing radii Li+,
atom is called _______ . (IIT JEE 1982)
Mg2+, K+, Al3+ (IIT JEE 1997)
Numerical/Integer Types 35. Compare qualitatively the first and second ionisation potentials of
29. The 1 , 2 and 3rd ionisation enthalpies, l1, l2, and l3, of four atoms
st nd copper and zinc. Explain the observation. (IIT JEE 1996)
with atomic numbers n, n + 1, n + 2 and n + 3, where n < 10, are 36. Arrange the following as stated:
tabulated below. What is the value of n? “Increasing order of ionic size” N3–, Na+, F–, O2–, Mg2+
Atomic Ionisation enthalpy (kJ/mol) (IIT JEE 1991)
number l1 l2 l3 37. Explain the following:
n 1681 3374 6050 “The first ionisation energy of a carbon atom is greater than that of
a boron atom whereas the reverse is true for the second ionisation
n+1 2081 3952 6122
energy.” (IIT JEE 1989)
n+2 496 4562 6910
38. Arrange the following in the order of their increasing size: Cl–, S2–,
n+3 738 1451 7733 Ca2+, Ar (IIT JEE 1986)
 C-26.85 W-45.44 UA-27.71 (JEE Adv. 2020) 39. Arrange the following in order of their (IIT JEE 1985)
(i) decreasing ionic size Mg , O , Na , F
2+ 2– + –

True/False (ii) increasing first ionisation energy Mg, Al, Si, Na

30. The basic nature of the hydroxides of group 13 (III B) decreases (iii) increasing bond length F2, N2, Cl2, O2
progressively down the group. (IIT JEE 1993)

ANSWER KEY

jee-Main
1. [11] 2. (c) 3. (b) 4. (d) 5. (a) 6. [101] 7. (d) 8. (d) 9. (c) 10. (b)
11. (b) 12. (d) 13. (d) 14. [5] 15. (d) 16. (d) 17. (b) 18. (c) 19. (d) 20. (c)
21. (c) 22. (d) 23. (b) 24. (c) 25. (b) 26. (b) 27. (d) 28. [6] 29. (b) 30. (d)
31. (a) 32. (d) 33. (a) 34. (*) 35. (c) 36. (b) 37. (d) 38. (b) 39. (d) 40. (a)
41. (b) 42. (c) 43. (c) 44. (d) 45. (d) 46. (b) 47. (c) 48. (a) 49. (a) 50. (d)
51. (b) 52. (d) 53. (b) 54. (c) 55. (c) 56. (d) 57. (a) 58. (c) 59. (b) 60. (a)
61. (c) 62. (c) 63. (d) 64. (d) 65. (a) 66. (b) 67. (c) 68. (d) 69. (d) 70. (b)
71. (d) 72. (b) 73. (c) 74. (b) 75. (c) 76. (d) 77. (a) 78. (a)

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1. (a,b,c,d) 2. (b) 3. (b) 4. (b) 5. (d) 6. (d) 7. (b) 8. (d) 9. (a) 10. (c)

11. (a) 12. (a) 13. (b) 14. (c) 15. (c) 16. (d) 17. (b) 18. (c,d) 19. (a, b, c) 20. (a, b)

21. (c) 22. (b) 23. (c) 24. (c) 25. Inert Pair Effect 26. More Nuclear Charge 27. Electronegativity

28. Electron Gain Enthalpy 29. [9] 30. FALSE 31. FALSE 32. FALSE 33. TRUE

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