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Illustrate by taking examples of transition elements and non-transition elements that oxidation states of elements are largely based on electronic configuration.

Important Questions on Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

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Nitrogen has positive electron gain enthalpy whereas oxygen has negative. However, oxygen has lower ionisation enthalpy than nitrogen. Explain.
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The first member of each group of representative elements (i.e., s and p-block elements) shows anomalous behaviour. Illustrate with two examples. 
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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.
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How would you explain the fact that first ionisation enthalpy of sodium is lower than that of magnesium but its second ionisation enthalpy is higher than that of magnesium?
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What do you understand by exothermic reaction and endothermic reaction? Give one example of each type.
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Arrange the elements N, P, O and S in the order of increasing first ionisation enthalpy. Give the reason for the arrangement assigned. 
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Arrange the elements N, P, O and S in the order of increasing non-metallic character. Give the reason for the arrangement assigned. 
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Explain the deviation In Ionisation enthalpy of some elements from the general trend by using Figure

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