Periodic Trends in the Properties of Elements
Periodic Trends in the Properties of Elements: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Periodic Properties, Reaction of Metals with Water, Diagonal Relationship in Periodic Table, Nature of Oxide, Halides of Alkali Metals, Anomalous Behaviour of Second Period Elements and, Nature of Hydrides
Important Questions on Periodic Trends in the Properties of Elements
Compare the solubility of alkali fluorides.

Explain the variation of non-metallic character down the group in the modern periodic table.

Give the correct order of acidic strength of oxyacid of nitrogen.

State the acidic strength of hydrides down the group.

Hydroxides of metals are formed upon reaction of metals with

Consider the following statements(s) regarding the preparation of hydrogen gas?
I. Reaction of potassium with cold water.
II. Reaction of calcium with boiling water.
III. Reaction of aluminium with steam.
IV. Reaction of iron with boiling water or steam.
The incorrect statement is:

Hydroxides of metals are formed upon reaction of metals with

Consider the following statements(s) regarding the preparation of hydrogen gas?
I. Reaction of potassium with cold water.
II. Reaction of calcium with boiling water.
III. Reaction of aluminium with steam
IV. Reaction of iron with boiling water or steam
The incorrect statement is

Match the following columns:

The reaction of calcium and water is _____.(precipitation/decomposition)

How would you prepare dihydrogen from water by using a reducing agent?

Water upon reaction with sodium metal produce:

Between and which is more covalent in nature?

Which of the following represents the correct order of covalent character among the iodides of alkali metals?
