Introduction To Periodic Table: Quiz

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    “Every eighth element has a property similar to the 1st element when placed (arranged) in increasing order of their atomic weight”. Which is the law for the above statement? 

    • Law of octaves
    • Law of hexaves
    • Law of biquads
    • Law of triads
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Introduction to the periodic table: quiz. The periodic table displays all known elements, their atomic number and chemical properties. The periodic table is divided into eight groups, each representing common properties elements has. How many periodic tables are there? By taking this exciting quiz, you will get to test out just how much you know about the table and how to interpret the information it has to offer. All the best!

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  • 2. 

    In the modern periodic table, all the elements are arranged in ascending order of

    • Valency

    • Atomic mass

    • Atomic number

    • Valence electrons

    Correct Answer
    A. Atomic number
    Explanation
    In the modern periodic table, all the elements are arranged in ascending order of atomic number, not atomic mass.

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  • 3. 

    According to the recommendation of International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC), the groups in the modern periodic table are numbered from

    • 1 to 18

    • 1 to 12

    • 1 to 10

    • 1 to 8

    Correct Answer
    A. 1 to 18
    Explanation
    Recollect that they are numbered from 1 to 18 . 18 groups and seven period

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  • 4. 

    How many periods does the long-form of Periodic Table have?

    • 6

    • 8

    • 7

    • 18

    Correct Answer
    A. 7
    Explanation
    7 periods and 18 groups , 1

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  • 5. 

    Periodic table provides a basic framework to study elements with respect to their

    • Physical properties

    • Chemical properties

    • Properties of their compounds

    • All of the options

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the options
    Explanation
    The periodic table provides a basic framework to study elements with respect to the physical, chemical properties and properties of their compounds.

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  • 6. 

    Which scientist's experiment on x-ray spectra of elements led to the modern periodic law. 

    • Moseley

    • Meyer

    • Newland

    • Dobereiner

    Correct Answer
    A. Moseley
    Explanation
    Henry Moseley

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  • 7. 

    What is the fundamental property for an atom of an element according to Moseley? 

    • Atomic Weight

    • Atomic Number

    • Atomic Radius

    • Atomic Volume

    Correct Answer
    A. Atomic Number
    Explanation
    The physical and chemical properties or properties of the elements are periodic functions of their atomic numbers.

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  • 8. 

    Which one of the following is not a periodic property?

    • Melting point

    • Boiling point

    • Ionization energy of elements

    • Coordination number of ions

    Correct Answer
    A. Coordination number of ions
    Explanation
    Melting Point , Boiling Point and Ionisation energy are periodic properties

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  • 9. 

    Increasing order of atomic weights was violated in case of 

    • Te,I

    • Ar,K

    • Co,Ni

    • All of the options

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the options
    Explanation
    All violate the increasing order of atomic weights.

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  • 10. 

    Which pair of elements belong to same group ?

    • Elements with atomic number 17 & 38

    • Elements with atomic number 20 & 30

    • Elements with atomic number 7 & 21

    • Elements with atomic number 17 & 53

    Correct Answer
    A. Elements with atomic number 17 & 53
    Explanation
    Chlorine and Bromine are in same group 17+18+18

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  • 11. 

    Dmitri Mendeleev (1834-1907) and the German chemist, Lothar Meyer (1830-1895) proposed arranging elements in

    • Increasing order of their atomic weights

    • Decreasing order of their atomic weights

    • Increasing order of their atomic numbers

    • Decreasing order of their atomic numbers

    Correct Answer
    A. Increasing order of their atomic weights
    Explanation
    They arranged elements in increasing order of atomic weights.

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  • 12. 

    How many blocks are there in modern periodic table ?

    • 12

    • 8

    • 18

    • 4

    Correct Answer
    A. 4
    Explanation
    s,p,d,f block

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  • 13. 

    The ‘Modern Periodic Law’ is essentially the consequence of the

    • Periodic variation in chemical properties periodic variations in the element lattice

    • Periodic variation in electronic configurations

    • Periodic variations in the element lattice

    • Periodic variation in chemical bonds

    Correct Answer
    A. Periodic variation in electronic configurations
    Explanation
    Modern Periodic Law is the consequence of periodic variation and electronic configuration.

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  • 14. 

    Which of the following statement is incorrect?

    • Mendeleev arranged the elements in a tabular form according to increasing atomic weight

    • Maximum number of groups in Bohr's periodic table is 18

    • One of the defects in mendeleev's periodic table is position of lanthanides

    • Elements with similar chemical properties occur only within the same period

    Correct Answer
    A. Elements with similar chemical properties occur only within the same period
    Explanation
    Elements with similar chemical properties occur only within the same group.

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  • 15. 

    The scientist who did not contribute to the construction of the periodic table?

    • Al-Razi

    • Moseley

    • Dobereiner

    • Democritus

    Correct Answer
    A. Democritus
    Explanation
    Democritus did not contribute.

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