Pcoe WS1
Pcoe WS1
Pcoe WS1
Q-2: The element with the highest affinity for electrons will belong to
a) Period 2, Group 17
b) Period 2, Group 18
c) Period 3, Group 17
d) Period 2, Group 1
Q-6: Which among the following will have the largest atomic radii based on their positions in the
periodic table?
Be, N, O, Ne
Q-7: Is the electronegativity of an atom constant?
Q-8: Which element among the following has the highest positive electron gain enthalpy? Neon,
Nitrogen, and Fluorine
Q-9: Give the inert gas atom's name and atomic number in which the total number of d-electrons
equals the difference in numbers of total p and s-electrons.
Q-10: Show by chemical reaction with water that K2O is a basic oxide and Cl2O7 is an acidic oxide.
Q-11: What would be the atomic number for the following if they were discovered in the future?
(i) Next alkali metal
(ii) Next alkaline earth metal
(iii) Next inert gas
Q-12: Give the general valence shell electronic configuration of transition elements and some
characteristics. Also, tell the block to which they belong and why?
Q-13: Do the non-metallic character exhibited by the halogens have any relation to ionisation enthalpy?
Q-18: Li < Na < K < Rb < Cs are in increasing order of reactivity in group 1, while F > Cl > Br > I are in
that group 17. Explain.
Q-19: What is the diagonal relationship? What are the main reasons for the anomalous behaviour of
the elements belonging to the second period?
Q-20: The amount of energy released when 1 × 1010 atoms of bromine in vapour state are converted to
Br- ions according to the equation, Br(g) + e- → Br-(g) is 60.90 × 10-10 J. Calculate the electron gain
enthalpy of bromine atom in terms of eV per atom.