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How many shells are present in the elements of the second period?

Important Questions on Periodic Classification of Elements

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Write the number of vertical columns in the modern periodic table. What are these columns called?
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An element 'X' has mass number 35  and number of neutrons 18. Write atomic number and electronic configuration of 'X'. Also write group number, period number and valency of 'X'
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Two elements 'P' and 'Q' belong to the same period of the modern periodic table and are in Group-1 and Group-2 respectively. Compare their following characteristics in tabular form :
(a) The number of electrons in their atoms   
(b) The sizes of their atoms
(c) Their metallic characters 
(d) Their tendencies to lose electrons
(e) The formula of their oxides 
(J) The formula of their chlorides. 
 
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From the following elements :  Be4F9K19 and Ca20   
Select
(a) the element having one electron in the outermost shell.
(b) two elements of the same group.
Write the formula of and mention the nature of the compound formed by the union of K19 and element X (2,8,7).
 
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Differentiate between the arrangement of elements in Mendeleev's periodic table and Modern periodic table.
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A non-metal A is an important constituent of our food and forms two oxides B and C. Oxide B is toxic whereas C causes global warming.

(a) Identify A, B and C.
(b) To which group of periodic tables does A belong?

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Mention one property each of the elements in a group and of elements in a period in the modern periodic table.
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What do you mean by periodicity in properties? What is its main cause?