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6101.

Beryllium resembles much with [CPMT 1988]

A. \[Zn\]
B. \[Al\]
C. \[Li\]
D. \[Ra\]
Answer» C. \[Li\]
6102.

In the periodic table going down in fluorine group [CPMT 1981]

A. Reactivity will increase
B. Electronegativity will increase
C. Ionic radius will increase
D. Ionization potential will increase
Answer» D. Ionization potential will increase
6103.

The element X, Y, Z and T have the indicated electronic configurations. Starting with the innermost shell, which is the most metallic element [CPMT 1979, 93]

A. \[X=2,\,8,\,4\]
B. \[Y=2,\,8,\,8\]
C. \[Z=2,\,8,\,8,\,1\]
D. \[T=2,\,8,\,8,\,7\]
Answer» D. \[T=2,\,8,\,8,\,7\]
6104.

Elements after atomic number 103 have been discovered till now. If an element with atomic number 106 were ever discovered which of the following electronic configuration will it possess [AIIMS 1982]

A. \[[Rn]\,5{{f}^{14}}\,6{{d}^{4}}\,7{{s}^{2}}\]
B. \[[Rn]\,5{{f}^{14}}\,6{{d}^{5}}7{{s}^{1}}\]
C. \[[Rn]\,5{{f}^{14}}\,6{{d}^{6}}\,7{{s}^{0}}\]
D. \[[Rn]\,5{{f}^{14}}\,6{{d}^{1}}\,7{{s}^{2}}\,7{{p}^{3}}\]
Answer» C. \[[Rn]\,5{{f}^{14}}\,6{{d}^{6}}\,7{{s}^{0}}\]
6105.

As per the modern periodic law, the physical and chemical properties of elements are periodic functions of their [RPMT 1997; EAMCET 1998]

A. Atomic volume
B. Electronic configuration
C. Atomic weight
D. Atomic size
Answer» C. Atomic weight
6106.

Hydrogen by donating one electron forms \[{{H}^{+}}\]. In this property, it resembles with

A. Transitional metals
B. Alkaline earth metals
C. Alkali metals
D. Halogens
Answer» D. Halogens
6107.

Dobereiner traids is [RPMT 1997]

A. \[Na\], \[K\], \[Rb\]
B. \[Mg,\]\[S,\]\[As\]
C. \[Cl\], \[Br,I\]
D. \[P,\]\[S,\], \[As\]
Answer» D. \[P,\]\[S,\], \[As\]
6108.

Which of the following pair has elements containing same number of electrons in the outermost orbit [Kurukshetra CEE 1998; AFMC 2000]

A. \[N\], \[O\]
B. \[Na\], \[Ca\]
C. \[As\], \[Bi\]
D. \[Pb\], \[Sb\]
Answer» D. \[Pb\], \[Sb\]
6109.

On going left to right in a period, in transition metals, their atomic volumes  [MP PMT 2003]

A. Decrease
B. Increase
C. Remain same
D. None of these of correct
Answer» B. Increase
6110.

Lithium shows similarities to magnesium in its chemical behaviour because [AFMC 2000]

A. Similar size, same electronegativity and lower polarizing power
B. Similar size, greater electronegativity and similar polarizing power
C. Similar size, same electronegativity and similar high polarizing power
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
6111.

Which of the following statement is not correct regarding hydrogen atom  [AIIMS 2000]

A. It resembles halogens in some properties
B. It resembles alkali metals in some properties
C. It can be placed in 7th group of periodic table
D. It can not be placed in first group of periodic table
Answer» E.
6112.

Which of the following is the atomic number of a metal [AIIMS 2000]

A. 32
B. 34
C. 36
D. 38
Answer» E.
6113.

If the atomic number of an element is 33, it will be placed in the periodic table in the [RPET 1999; UPSEAT 2001, 02]

A. First gp
B. Third gp
C. Fifth gp
D. Seventh gp
Answer» D. Seventh gp
6114.

An element has electronic configuration \[1{{s}^{2}}2{{s}^{2}}2{{p}^{6}}3{{s}^{2}}3{{p}^{4}}\]. Predict their period, group and block [CPMT 2000]

A. Period = 3rd, block = p, group = 16
B. Period = 5th, block = s, group = 1
C. Period = 3rd, block = p, group = 10
D. Period = 4th, block = d, group = 12
Answer» B. Period = 5th, block = s, group = 1
6115.

The electronic configuration of halogen is  [MP PET/PMT 1998; Pb. PMT 2001]

A. \[n{{s}^{2}}n{{p}^{6}}\]
B. \[n{{s}^{2}}n{{p}^{3}}\]
C. \[n{{s}^{2}}n{{p}^{5}}\]
D. \[n{{s}^{2}}\]
Answer» D. \[n{{s}^{2}}\]
6116.

Which of the following dinegative anion is quite common [CPMT 2000]

A. \[{{S}^{2-}}\]
B. \[S{{e}^{2-}}\]
C. \[T{{e}^{2-}}\]
D. \[{{O}^{2-}}\]
Answer» E.
6117.

Which of the following show diagonal relationship  [KCET 2003; MP PMT 2003]

A. B and Si
B. B and Al
C. B and Ga
D. B and C
Answer» B. B and Al
6118.

An element has the electronic configuration \[1{{s}^{2}},2{{s}^{2}}2{{p}^{6}},\] \[3{{s}^{2}}3{{p}^{6}}3{{d}^{5}},\,4{{s}^{1}}\]. It is a

A. s-block element
B. p-block element
C. d-block element
D. Inert gas
Answer» D. Inert gas
6119.

The element with atomic number 36 belongs to ?? block in the periodic table [KCET 2003]

A. p
B. s
C. f
D. d
Answer» B. s
6120.

According to the periodic law of elements, the variation in properties of elements is related to their [AIEEE 2003]

A. Atomic masses
B. Nuclear masses
C. Atomic numbers
D. Nuclear neutron-proton number
Answer» D. Nuclear neutron-proton number
6121.

The   elements   having   the  electronic  configuration,  [\[Kr\]] \[4{{d}^{10}}{{f}^{14}},\,5{{s}^{2}}{{p}^{6}}{{d}^{2}},\,6{{s}^{2}}\] belongs to [CPMT 1982]

A. s-block
B. p-block
C. d-block
D. f-block
Answer» D. f-block
6122.

All the s-block elements of the periodic table are placed in the groups ? [Orissa JEE 2002]

A. IA and IIA
B. IIIA and IVA
C. B sub groups
D. VA to VIIA
Answer» B. IIIA and IVA
6123.

Mendeleef's periodic law is based on

A. Atomic weight
B. Atomic number
C. Number of neutrons
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Atomic number
6124.

Which of the following elements is a lanthanide (Rare-earth element) [Manipal MEE 1995]

A. Cadmium
B. Californium
C. Cerium
D. Cesium
Answer» D. Cesium
6125.

Elements of atomic number 6 is placed in [CPMT 1978]

A. IV group
B. IV period
C. VI group
D. III group
Answer» B. IV period
6126.

The elements with atomic number 10, 18, 36, 54 and 86 are all [CPMT 1976]

A. Light metals
B. Inert gases
C. Halogens
D. Rare-earths
Answer» C. Halogens
6127.

The electronic structure \[(n-1)\,{{d}^{1-10}}n{{s}^{0-2}}\] is characteristic of [CET Pune 1998]

A. Transition elements
B. Lanthanides
C. Actinides
D. Rare gases
Answer» B. Lanthanides
6128.

If an atom has electronic configuration \[1{{s}^{2}}2{{s}^{2}}2{{p}^{6}}3{{s}^{2}}3{{p}^{6}}3{{d}^{3}}4{{s}^{2}},\] it will be placed in  [CBSE PMT 2002]

A. Second group
B. Third group
C. Fifth group
D. Sixth group
Answer» D. Sixth group
6129.

An element of atomic number 29 belongs to [CPMT 1991; Kurukshetra CEE 1991; MP PET 2001]

A. \[s\]-block
B. \[p\]-block
C. \[d\]-block
D. \[f\]-block
Answer» D. \[f\]-block
6130.

Which one of the following belongs to representative group of elements in the periodic table [Kurukshetra CEE 1991]

A. Lanthanum
B. Argon
C. Chromium
D. Aluminium
Answer» E.
6131.

The telluric helix was given by [AFMC 1990]

A. De Chan Courtois
B. Newlands
C. L. Meyer
D. Mendeleef
Answer» B. Newlands
6132.

The long form of periodic table has [CPMT 1986; KCET 1998]

A. Eight horizontal rows and seven vertical columns
B. Seven horizontal rows and eighteen vertical columns
C. Seven horizontal rows and seven vertical columns
D. Eight horizontal rows and eight vertical columns
Answer» C. Seven horizontal rows and seven vertical columns
6133.

The chemistry of lithium is very similar to that of magnesium even though they are placed in different groups [NCERT 1982]

A. Both are found together in nature
B. Both have nearly the same size
C. Both have similar electronic configuration
D. The ratio of their charge to size is nearly the same
Answer» E.
6134.

?The 6 properties of the elements are periodic function of their atomic numbers.? The statement was given by [MNR 1995]

A. N. Bohr
B. J.W. Dobereiner
C. D.I. Mendeleef
D. H.G.J. Moseley
Answer» E.
6135.

The atomic number of an element is derived from [Kerala PMT 2004]

A. Number of electrons
B. Number of protons
C. Number of neutrons
D. Number of isotopes
E. Number of nucleons
Answer» C. Number of neutrons
6136.

The elements with atomic numbers 9, 17, 35, 53, 85 are all [KCET 2004]

A. Noble gases
B. Halogens
C. Heavy metals
D. Light metals
Answer» C. Heavy metals
6137.

The metal-having highest melting point is [AMU 2002]

A. Chromium
B. Tungston
C. Diamond
D. Silver
Answer» C. Diamond
6138.

Which of the following has smallest bond angle  [AMU 2002]

A. \[{{H}_{2}}O\]
B. \[N{{H}_{3}}\]
C. \[C{{H}_{4}}\]
D. \[C{{O}_{2}}\]
Answer» B. \[N{{H}_{3}}\]
6139.

Which of the following doesn?t decompose on heating [AMU 2002]

A. \[MgC{{O}_{3}}\]
B. \[N{{a}_{2}}C{{O}_{3}}\]
C. \[L{{i}_{2}}C{{O}_{3}}\]
D. \[Ca\,{{(HC{{O}_{3}})}_{2}}\]
Answer» C. \[L{{i}_{2}}C{{O}_{3}}\]
6140.

Group comprising of all metals is [RPET 2000]

A. IIIA
B. IVA
C. VIIA
D. IIA
Answer» E.
6141.

From which of the following the hydration energy of \[M{{g}^{2+}}\] is larger [MP PET 2000]

A. \[N{{a}^{+}}\]
B. \[A{{l}^{3+}}\]
C. \[B{{e}^{2+}}\]
D. \[C{{r}^{3+}}\]
Answer» B. \[A{{l}^{3+}}\]
6142.

As we go from left to right in period two of the periodic table, gram atomic volume of the elements

A. Will change indefinitely
B. Increases at a constant rate
C. First increases then decrease
D. Decreases
Answer» E.
6143.

Atomic number of elements represent

A. Number of protons in the nucleus
B. Number of neutrons in the nucleus
C. Number of protons and neutrons in nucleus
D. The valency of an element
Answer» B. Number of neutrons in the nucleus
6144.

The electronic configuration of an element is \[1{{s}^{2}},\,2{{s}^{2}}\,2{{p}^{6}},\,3{{s}^{2}}\,3{{p}^{3}}\]. What is the atomic number of the element which is just below the above element in the periodic table [CBSE PMT 1995]

A. 33
B. 34
C. 31
D. 49
Answer» B. 34
6145.

Which of these dose not reflect the periodicity of the elements [UPSEAT 2001; BIT 1990; MP PMT 2001]

A. Bonding behaviour
B. Electronegativity
C. Ionization energy
D. Neutron/proton ratio
Answer» E.
6146.

Which of the following statement is not correct for the element having electronic configuration \[1{{s}^{2}},2{{s}^{2}}{{p}^{6}},\,3{{s}^{1}}\]

A. It is a monovalent electropositive
B. It forms basic oxide
C. It is a non-metal
D. It has low electron affinity
Answer» D. It has low electron affinity
6147.

For the reaction \[PC{{l}_{3}}(g)+C{{l}_{2}}(g)\] ⇌ \[PC{{l}_{5}}(g)\] the position of equilibrium can be shifted to the right by           [MP PMT 2004]

A.                 Increasing the temperature
B.                 Doubling the volume
C.                 Addition of \[C{{l}_{2}}\] at constant volume
D.                 Addition of equimolar quantities of \[PC{{l}_{3}}\]and \[PC{{l}_{5}}\]
Answer» D.                 Addition of equimolar quantities of \[PC{{l}_{3}}\]and \[PC{{l}_{5}}\]
6148.

If a system is at equilibrium  the rate of forward to the reverse reaction is                                            [UPSEAT  2004]

A.                 Less      
B.                 Equal
C.                 High      
D.                 At equilibrium
Answer» C.                 High      
6149.

In the chemical reaction \[{{N}_{2}}+3{{H}_{2}}\]⇌\[2N{{H}_{3}}\] at equilibrium point, state whether              [NCERT  1977]

A.                 Equal volumes of \[{{N}_{2}}\] and \[{{H}_{2}}\]  are reacting
B.                 Equal masses of \[{{N}_{2}}\] and \[{{H}_{2}}\] are reacting
C.                 The reaction has stopped
D.                 The same amount of ammonia is formed as is decomposed into \[{{N}_{2}}\] and \[{{H}_{2}}\]
Answer» E.
6150.

A chemical reaction is at equilibrium when [NCERT 1975; CPMT 1974; MP PMT 1996; KCET 1993; IIT 1978; Manipal MEE 1995; Pb. PMT 2002]

A.                 Reactants are completely transformed into products
B.                 The rates of forward and backward reactions are equal
C.                 Formation of products is minimised
D.                 Equal amounts of reactants and products are present
Answer» C.                 Formation of products is minimised