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A part of the periodic table is given below. The elements lithium, carbon, sulphur and argon have been placed in their correct position. The positions of the other elements are represented by hypothetical letters.

1 2 13 14 15 16 17 18
Lithium A B Carbon C D E F
I     G   Sulphur L Argon
J   H       M  
K           N  

With reference to this table, answer the following:

Arrange C, D and E in the increasing order of their atomic radii.

Important Questions on Periodic Classification Of Elements

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How many elements are present in periods 2 and 3? (2/ 8/ 18)
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How many valence electrons are present in the element of third period and third group?
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Name the scientist who classified the elements in triads. (Johann Dobereiner/ Newlands/ Mendeleev)
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Out of LiNa and K, which has the smallest size?
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Three elements A, B and C have the atomic numbers 2, 12 and 20. Which of these belong same group?
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Choose from the following :
6 C, 8O,10Ne,11Na,14Si
(i) Elements that should be in the same period.
(ii) Elements that should be in the same group.
State reasons for your selection in each case.
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The elements of the second period of the periodic table are given below :

Li, Be, B, C, N, O, F
(a) Give reasons to explain why atomic radius decreases from Li to F.
(b) Identify the most (i) metallic and (ii) non-metallic element.