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The chapter Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties contains the important question in CBSE 11th Standard chemistry. It covers one mark, two, three and five marks questions from the book back and PTA question.
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1.
Arrange the following elements in the increasing order of non-metallic character. B, C, Si, N, F
2.
Consider the following species \({ N }^{ 3- },{ O }^{ 2- },{ F }^{ - },{ Na }^{ + },M{ g }^{ 2+ },and \ { Al }^{ 3+ }\) Arrange them in the order of increasing ionic radii.
3.
Explain, why the electronegativity values if noble gases are zero while those of halogens are the highest in each period?
4.
What are the various factors due to which the ionization enthalpy of the main group elements tends to decrease down a group?
5.
Explain why cations are smaller and anions are large in radii than their parent atoms?
6.
Electronegativity of F on Pauling scale is 4.0. What is the value on Mulliken's scale.
7.
Why are electron gain enthalpies of Be and Mg positive?
8.
Give examples of three cations and three anions which are isoelectronic with neon.
9.
Four elements have the following first ionisation enthalpies ( in kJ mol-1); 869, 941, 1191 and 1142. The elements, in random order, are Se, Br, Te and I. Which element has an ionisation enthalphy of 869 kJ mol-1 and 1142 kJmol-1 respectively?
10.
An element X belongs to the third period of p-block. It has 4 elements in the outermost shell. Name the element.
11.
What is the most important cause of periodicity?
12.
What is the basic difference in approach between the Mendeleev’s Periodic Law and the Modern Periodic Law?
13.
What is the basic theme of organisation in the periodic table?
14.
In p-block elements form acidic, basic and amphoteric oxides. Explain each property by giving two examples and also write the reactions of these oxides with water.
15.
The first (∆i H1) and the second (∆i H2) ionization enthalpies (in kJ mol–1) and the (∆egH) electron gain enthalpy (in kJ mol–1) of a few elements are given below:
| Elements | \({ \triangle }_{ i }{ H }_{ 1 }\) | \({ \triangle }_{ i }{ H }_{ 2 }\) | \({ \triangle }_{ eg }H\) |
| I | 520 | 7300 | -60 |
| II | 419 | 3051 | -48 |
| III | 1681 | 3374 | -328 |
| IV | 1008 | 1846 | -295 |
| V | 2372 | 5251 | +48 |
| VI | 738 | 1451 | -40 |
Which of the above elements is likely to be :
(a) the least reactive element.
(b) the most reactive metal.
(c) the most reactive non-metal.
(d) the least reactive non-metal.
(e) the metal which can form a stable binary halide of the formula MX2(X=halogen).
(f) the metal which can form a predominantly stable covalent halide of the formula MX (X=halogen)?
16.
Write the name and the atomic number of the following elements.
(i) The third alkali metal
(ii) The fourth alkaline earth metal
(iii) The sixth element of second transition series
(iv) The second inner transition element
(v) The fifth noble gas.
17.
Arrange the elements N, P, O, and S in the order of Increasing non-metallic character. Give the reason for the arrangement assigned.
18.
Nitrogen has positive electron gain enthalpy whereas oxygen has negative. However, oxygen has lower ionisation enthalpy than nitrogen. Explain.
19.
Assign the position of the element having outer electronic configuration
(i) ns2 np4 for n = 3
(ii) (n-1) d2 ns2 for n = 4 and
(iii) (n-2) f7 (n-1) d1 ns2 for n = 6, in the periodic table.
1.
The given nom-metals are arranged in the increasing order of non-metallic character as follow

2.
The ionic radii of isoelectronic species decreases with increase in atomic number (as magnitude of the nuclear charge increase with increase in atomic number)
Therefore, their ionic radii increase in the order.\(\underset { z=13 }{ { Al }^{ 3+ } } <\underset { 12 }{ { Mg }^{ 2+ } } <\underset { 11 }{ { Na }^{ + } } <\underset { 9 }{ { F }^{ - } } <\underset { 8 }{ { O }^{ 2 } } <\underset { 7 }{ { N }^{ 3- } } \)
3.
Since noble gases have a stable electronic configuration (\(ns^{ 2 },np^{ 6 \ }and \ 1s^{ 2 } \ in \ case \ of \ He\)), they have no tendency to attract the bond pair to themselves.
Therefore, their electronegativity is zero. on the other hand, halogens are only one electron short of noble gas configuration. Hence, they have a very high tendency of attracting electron towards itself.
Therefore, their electronegativity values are the highest in the respective periods.
4.
The ionisation enthalpy of the main group elements decreases regularly on moving down the group due to the following two factors.
(i) Atomic size On moving down the group,atomic size increases due to the addition of new higher energy shell.As a result of this, forces of attraction of nucleus for valence electrons decrease and ionisation enthalpy also decreases.
(ii) Screening effect On moving down the group, screening effect or shielding effect increases, so ionisation enthalpy decreases (because forces of attraction between nucleus and electron secreases).
5.
Cations are always smaller in radii than their parent atoms because by the loss of one or two electrons, effective nuclear charge increases. Due to this, forces of attraction of nucleus for electrons increases and hence, ionic radii decreases. On the other hand, anions are always larger in radii than their parent atoms because by the addition of one or two electrons effective nuclear charge decreases.
Due to this, forces of attraction between nucleus and valence shell electrons decreases and hence, ionic radii of anion increases.
6.
Value on Mulliken's scale = 2.8 x 4 = 11.2.
7.
They have fully filled s-orbitals and hence have no tendency to accept an additional electron. Consequently, energy has to be supplied if an extra electron has to be added to the much higher energy p-orbitals of the valence shell. That is why electron gain enthalpies of Be and Mg are positive.
8.
Cations : Na+, Mg2+ Al3+
Anions : N3- , O2-,F-
9.
Se and Te belong to 16 group and fourth and fifth period respectively whereas Br and I belong to 17 group and fourth and fifth period respectively. In a period ionisation energy increase but along a group, it decreases. Thus, the order of ionisation enthalpy is Te < I < Se < Br. i.e. Te has IE of 869 and Se has IE of 1142 kJ mol-1.
10.
The outer configuration of the element is 3s2 3p2 (as it has 4 elements in outermost shell). Thus, the complete configuration is 1s2, 2s2 2p 6,3s2,3p2. So the atomic number is 2 + 8 + 4 = 14. Hence, the element is silicon.
11.
Similarity in outer electronic configuration and gradual addition of an electron into the successive elements,are the most important cause of periodicity.
12.
Mendeleev's periodic law : It states that the properties of the elements are a periodic function of their atomic weights
Modern periodic law : It states that the properties of the elements are a periodic function of their atomic numbers. Thus, change in the base of classification of elements from atomic weight to atomic number is the basic difference between Mendeleev's periodic law and the modern periodic law.
13.
The basic theme of organisation in the periodic table is to simplify and systematise the study of physical and chemical properties of all the elements and their innumerable compounds.
14.
In p -block, when we move from left to right in a period, the acidic character of the oxides increases due to increase in electronegativity. e.g.
( i ) 2nd period
B2O3 < CO2 < N2O3 acidic character increases.
( ii ) 3rd period
Al2O3 < SiO2 < P4O10 < SO3 < Cl2O7 acidic character increases.
on moving down the group, acidic character decreases and basic character increaseas.e.g.
(a) Nature of oxides of 13 group elements
| B2O3 | \(\underbrace { { Al }_{ 2 }{ O }_{ 3 } \ { Ga }_{ 2 }{ O }_{ 3 } } \) | In2 O3 | Tl2O |
| Weakly acidic | Amphoteric | Basic | Strongly basic |
Nature of oxides of 15 group elements
N2O5 P4O10 As4O10 Sb4O10 Bi2O3
Strongly acidic Moderately acidic Amphoteric Amphoteric Basic
Among the oxides of same element, higher the oxidation state of the element, stronger is the acid. e.g. SO3 is a stronger is the acid than SO2.
B2O3 is weakly acidic and on dissolution in water, ti forms orthoboric acid. Orthoboric acid does not act as a protonic acid ( it does not ionise ) but acts as a weak Lewis acid.
B2O3 + 3H2O \(\rightleftharpoons\) 2H3BO3
Boron trioxide Orthoboric acid
B ( OH )3 + H-----OH \(\longrightarrow\) [ B ( OH )4 ]- + H+
Al2O3 is amphoteric in nature. It is insoluble in water bur dissolves in alkalies and react with acids.
Al2O3 + 2NaOH \(\overset { \triangle }{ \longrightarrow } \) 2NaAlO2 + H2O
Aluminiun trioxide Sodium meta ailuminate
Al2O3 + 6HCl \(\overset { \triangle }{ \longrightarrow }\) 2AlCl3 + 3H2O
Aluminium chloride
Tl2O is as basic as NaOH due to its lower oxidation state ( +1 )
Tl2O + 2HCl \(\longrightarrow \) 2TlCl + H2O
P4O10 on reaction with water gives orthophosphoric acid.
P4O10 + 6H2O \(\longrightarrow\) 4H3PO4
Phosphorus pentaxide Orthophosphoric acid
Cl2O7 is strongly acidic in nature and on dissolution in water, it gives perchloric acid.
Cl2O7 + H2O \(\longrightarrow\) 2HClO4
Dichlorine heptoxide Perchloric acid
15.
(a) Element V is likely to be the least reactive element. This is because it has the highest first ionization enthalpy (ΔiH1) and a positive electron gain enthalpy (ΔegH).
(b) Element II is likely to be the most reactive metal as it has the lowest first ionization enthalpy (ΔiH1) and a low negative electron gain enthalpy (ΔegH).
(c) Element III is likely to be the most reactive non–metal as it has a high first ionization enthalpy (ΔiH1) and the highest negative electron gain enthalpy (ΔegH).
(d) Element V is likely to be the least reactive non–metal since it has a very high first ionization enthalpy (ΔiH2) and a positive electron gain enthalpy (ΔegH).
(e) Element VI has a low negative electron gain enthalpy (ΔegH). Thus, it is a metal. Further, it has the lowest second ionization enthalpy (ΔiH2). Hence, it can form a stable binary halide of the formula MX2 (X=halogen).
(f) Element V has the highest first ionization energy and high second ionization energy. Therefore, it can form a predominantly stable covalent halide of the formula MX (X=halogen).
16.
(i) Potassium, K (Z = 19)
(ii) Strontium, Sr (Z = 38)
(iii) Ruthenium, Ru (Z = 44)
(iv) Praseodymium, Pr (Z = 59 )
(v) Xenon, Xe(Z = 54 )
17.
| Group 15 | Group 16 | |
| 2nd period | N | 0 |
| 3rd period | P | S |
Non-metallic character across a period (left to right) increase but on moving down the group it decreases. So, the increasing order of non0metalic character is P.
18.
Electronic on configuration of \(_{ 7 }N\) = \({ 1s }^{ 2 },{ 2s }^{ 2 },{ 2p }_{ x }^{ 1 },{ 2p }_{ y }^{ 1 },{ 2p }_{ z }^{ 1 }\)
Nitrogen has stable configuration because p-orbital is half-filled. Therefore, addition of extra electron to any of the p-orbital; requires energy.
Electronic configuration of \(_{ 8 }O\) = \({ 1s }^{ 2 },{ 2s }^{ 2 },{ 2p }_{ x }^{ 2 },{ 2p }_{ y }^{ 1 },{ 2p }_{ z }^{ 1 }\)
Oxygen has \(2p^{ 4 }\)electrons, so process of adding an electron to the p-orbital is exothermic.
Oxygen has lower ionisation enthalpy than nitrogen because by removing one electron from 2p-orbital, oxygen acquires stable configuration, i.e., \(2p^{ 3 }\). On the other hand, in case of nitrogen it is not easy to remove one of the three 2p-electrons due to its stable configuration.
19.
(i) ns2 np4 for n = 3
n = 3 means element belongs to third period. Since, last electron enters in the p-orbital, it belongs to p-block. For p-block elements, the group number = 10+valence shell electrons = 10 + (2 + 4) = 16.
(ii) (n - 1) d2 ns2 for n = 4
n = 4 means the element belongs to fourth period. Since, last electorn enters in d-orbital, the given element belongs to d-block. For d-block elements, group number = number of d-electrons + number of ns electrons = 2 + 2 = 4
(iii) (n - 2) f7 (n-1) d1 ns2 for n = 6
n = 6 means the element belongs to sixth period. Since, last electron enters in f-orbital, the given elements are the members of third group. Hence, the element belongs to third group.
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