Introduction To Periodic Table: Quiz
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!
- 1.
Which of the following statement is incorrect?
- A.
Mendeleev arranged the elements in a tabular form according to increasing atomic weight
- B.
Maximum number of groups in Bohr's periodic table is 18
- C.
One of the defects in mendeleev's periodic table is position of lanthanides
- D.
Elements with similar chemical properties occur only within the same period
Correct Answer
D. Elements with similar chemical properties occur only within the same periodExplanation
Elements with similar chemical properties occur only within the same group.Rate this question:
-
- 2.
Which scientist's experiment on x-ray spectra of elements led to the modern periodic law.
- A.
Moseley
- B.
Meyer
- C.
Newland
- D.
Dobereiner
Correct Answer
A. MoseleyExplanation
Henry MoseleyRate this question:
-
- 3.
What is the fundamental property for an atom of an element according to Moseley?
- A.
Atomic Weight
- B.
Atomic Number
- C.
Atomic Radius
- D.
Atomic Volume
Correct Answer
B. Atomic NumberExplanation
The physical and chemical properties or properties of the elements are periodic functions of their atomic numbers.Rate this question:
-
- 4.
“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?
- A.
Law of octaves
- B.
Law of hexaves
- C.
Law of biquads
- D.
Law of triads
Correct Answer
A. Law of octavesExplanation
Newland's Law of octaves.Rate this question:
-
- 5.
Which pair of elements belong to same group ?
- A.
Elements with atomic number 17 & 38
- B.
Elements with atomic number 20 & 30
- C.
Elements with atomic number 7 & 21
- D.
Elements with atomic number 17 & 53
Correct Answer
D. Elements with atomic number 17 & 53Explanation
Chlorine and Bromine are in same group 17+18+18Rate this question:
-
- 6.
Dmitri Mendeleev (1834-1907) and the German chemist, Lothar Meyer (1830-1895) proposed arranging elements in
- A.
Increasing order of their atomic weights
- B.
Decreasing order of their atomic weights
- C.
Increasing order of their atomic numbers
- D.
Decreasing order of their atomic numbers
Correct Answer
A. Increasing order of their atomic weightsExplanation
They arranged elements in increasing order of atomic weights.Rate this question:
-
- 7.
The ‘Modern Periodic Law’ is essentially the consequence of the
- A.
Periodic variation in chemical properties periodic variations in the element lattice
- B.
Periodic variation in electronic configurations
- C.
Periodic variations in the element lattice
- D.
Periodic variation in chemical bonds
Correct Answer
B. Periodic variation in electronic configurationsExplanation
Modern Periodic Law is the consequence of periodic variation and electronic configuration.Rate this question:
-
- 8.
According to the recommendation of International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC), the groups in the modern periodic table are numbered from
- A.
1 to 18
- B.
1 to 12
- C.
1 to 10
- D.
1 to 8
Correct Answer
A. 1 to 18Explanation
Recollect that they are numbered from 1 to 18 . 18 groups and seven periodRate this question:
-
- 9.
How many periods does the long-form of Periodic Table have?
- A.
6
- B.
8
- C.
7
- D.
18
Correct Answer
C. 7Explanation
7 periods and 18 groups , 1Rate this question:
-
- 10.
The scientist who did not contribute to the construction of the periodic table?
- A.
Al-Razi
- B.
Moseley
- C.
Dobereiner
- D.
Democritus
Correct Answer
D. DemocritusExplanation
Democritus did not contribute.Rate this question:
-
- 11.
Periodic table provides a basic framework to study elements with respect to their
- A.
Physical properties
- B.
Chemical properties
- C.
Properties of their compounds
- D.
All of the options
Correct Answer
D. All of the optionsExplanation
The periodic table provides a basic framework to study elements with respect to the physical, chemical properties and properties of their compounds.Rate this question:
-
- 12.
In the modern periodic table, all the elements are arranged in ascending order of
- A.
Valency
- B.
Atomic mass
- C.
Atomic number
- D.
Valence electrons
Correct Answer
C. Atomic numberExplanation
In the modern periodic table, all the elements are arranged in ascending order of atomic number, not atomic mass.Rate this question:
-
- 13.
Increasing order of atomic weights was violated in case of
- A.
Te,I
- B.
Ar,K
- C.
Co,Ni
- D.
All of the options
Correct Answer
D. All of the optionsExplanation
All violate the increasing order of atomic weights.Rate this question:
-
- 14.
How many blocks are there in modern periodic table ?
- A.
12
- B.
8
- C.
18
- D.
4
Correct Answer
D. 4Explanation
s,p,d,f blockRate this question:
-
- 15.
Which one of the following is not a periodic property?
- A.
Melting point
- B.
Boiling point
- C.
Ionization energy of elements
- D.
Coordination number of ions
Correct Answer
D. Coordination number of ionsExplanation
Melting Point , Boiling Point and Ionisation energy are periodic propertiesRate this question:
-
Quiz Review Timeline +
Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.
-
Current Version
-
Mar 22, 2023Quiz Edited by
ProProfs Editorial Team -
Dec 25, 2017Quiz Created by
Catherine Halcomb
- Atomic Theory Quizzes
- Chemical Bonding Quizzes
- Chemical Compound Quizzes
- Chemical Element Quizzes
- Chemical Reaction Quizzes
- Chemistry Practice Quizzes
- Clinical Chemistry Quizzes
- Gas Quizzes
- General Chemistry Quizzes
- IBSL Chemistry Quizzes
- Medicinal Chemistry Quizzes
- Molecule Quizzes
- Rate Of Reaction Quizzes
- Reaction Quizzes
- Soap Quizzes
- Solution And Mixture Quizzes
- State Of Matter Quizzes
- Stoichiometry Quizzes
Back to top