Dr. S P Jauhar and R Jauhar Solutions for Chapter: Periodic Classification Of Elements, Exercise 2: TEST YOURSELF

Author:Dr. S P Jauhar & R Jauhar

Dr. S P Jauhar Chemistry Solutions for Exercise - Dr. S P Jauhar and R Jauhar Solutions for Chapter: Periodic Classification Of Elements, Exercise 2: TEST YOURSELF

Attempt the practice questions on Chapter 5: Periodic Classification Of Elements, Exercise 2: TEST YOURSELF with hints and solutions to strengthen your understanding. MODERN'S ABC+ OF SCIENCE CHEMISTRY solutions are prepared by Experienced Embibe Experts.

Questions from Dr. S P Jauhar and R Jauhar Solutions for Chapter: Periodic Classification Of Elements, Exercise 2: TEST YOURSELF with Hints & Solutions

EASY
10th CBSE
IMPORTANT

How many elements are present in periods 2 and 3? (2/ 8/ 18)

EASY
10th CBSE
IMPORTANT

Name the scientist who classified the elements in triads. (Johann Dobereiner/ Newlands/ Mendeleev)

EASY
10th CBSE
IMPORTANT

Out of LiNa and K, which has the smallest size?

EASY
10th CBSE
IMPORTANT

Name two other elements which belong to the carbon family.

EASY
10th CBSE
IMPORTANT

Name two other elements which belong to the sodium family.

EASY
10th CBSE
IMPORTANT

Name two other elements which belong to the magnesium family.

MEDIUM
10th CBSE
IMPORTANT

Mendeleev predicted the existence of certain elements not known at that time and named two of them as eka-silicon and eka-aluminium.
(a) Name the elements which have taken the place of these elements.
(b) Mention the group and the period of these elements in the modern periodic table.
(c) How many valence electrons are present in each one of them?

HARD
10th CBSE
IMPORTANT

The following table shows the position of six elements A, B, C, D, E and F in the periodic table:

Groups/Periods 1 2 3 to 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
2 A         B     C
3   D     E       F

Using the above table to answer the following questions :

(a) Which element will form only covalent compounds?
(b) Which element is a metal with valency 2?
(c) Which element is a non-metal with valency of 3?
(d) Out of D and E, which one has a bigger atomic radius and why?
(e) Write a common name for the family of elements C and F.