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The second-period element, for example, F has less electron gain enthalpy than the third-period element of the same group for example Cl. Why?

Important Questions on Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

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In which of the following pairs, electron gain enthalpies of constituent elements are nearly the same or identical?

(A) Rb and Cs

(B) Na and K

(C) Ar and Kr

(D) I and At

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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When the first electron gain enthalpy (ΔHeg) of oxygen is -141 kJ/mol , its second electron gain enthalpy is:
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For electron gain enthalpies of the elements denoted as ΔegH, the incorrect option is :
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In which of the following, elements are arranged in the correct order of their electron gain enthalpies.
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The first ionisation potential of Na is 5.1 eV. The value of electron gain enthalpy of Na + will be :
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Which of the following reactions does not involve absorption of energy?

I. Og+e-O-g

II. Sg+e-S-g

III. O-g+e-O2-g

IV. Clg+e-Cl-g

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Arrange the following according to the instruction given in bracket:

F, B, N, O (In the increasing order of electron affinity)

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In which of the following options the order of arrangement does not agree with the variation of property indicated against it?
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The species Ar, K+ and Ca2+  contain the same number of electrons. In which order do their radii increase?
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Which of the following represents the correct order of increasing first ionization enthalpy for Ca, Ba, S, Se and Ar ?
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Which of the following represents the correct order of increasing electron gain enthalpy with negative sign for the elements?
a. Nitrogen
b. Phosphorous
c. Chlorine
d. Fluorine
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Within each pair of elements F and Cl , S and Se , and Liand Na , respectively, the elements that release more energy upon an electron gain are