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Periodic Table, Periodic Properties and Variations of Properties

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Average per paper it appears in · 95 marks in total

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Short answer

61% of this chapter's 94 questions

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20%

19 questions carry a figure — practise drawing them

Question-type distribution

  • Short answer57
  • MCQ22
  • Fill in the blank6
  • Matching5
  • Definition2
  • Reasoning2

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3(iii)

Element A belongs to group 15 and period 2 of the Periodic Table.

4(iii)

Elements P, Q, and R are in the same period of the modern periodic table. P readily loses its one valence electron to form a stable ion. Q shares its electrons in bonding but does not form ions easily. R has high electronegativity. Answer the following questions based on the above information:

6(i)

Give reasons why:

8(ii)

Name the following:

8(iii)

Given below are a few elements. Li, K, Ca, F Identify the element which:

1

Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the questions, write the correct answers only.)

2(ii)

State the terms for the following:

3(i)

The atomic number of two atoms ‘X’ and ‘Y’ are 14 and 8 respectively. State:

4(iv)

Study the table given below. Use only the letters given in the table to answer the questions. Do not identify the elements.

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5(i)

Given below are two sets of elements from two different periods. Name the element with the highest ionisation potential in each of the following sets.

1

Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the questions, write the correct answers only.)

2(iv)

State the terms for the following:

6(iii)

Arrange the following as per the instructions given in the brackets:

6(iv)

Identify the following: