SCIENCE TEST

CLASS—X
PERIODIC CLASSIFICATION OF ELEMENTS

Q.1 Dobereiner could identify how many triads from the elements known at that time? (1)
(a) One
(b) Two
(c) Three
(d) Four

Q.2 What type of oxide would Eka-aluminium form? (1)

(a) EO3
(b) E3O2
(c) E2O3
(d) EO

Q..3 Which of the following statement is incorrect for atomic size? (1)
(a) Atomic size of B>Be
(b) Atomic size of Be>B
(c) Atomic size of N>O
(d) Atomic size of C>N

Q.4 What term can be used for the elements separating metals from non-metals and why? (2)

Q.5 Compare the radii of two species X and Y. Give reasons for your answer. (2)
(a) X has 12 protons and 12 electrons
(b) Y has 12 protons and 10 electrons

Q.6 Elements have been arranged in the following sequence on the basis of their increasing atomic
masses. F, Na, Mg, Al, Si, P, S, Cl, Ar, K. (2)

(a.) Pick two set of elements which have similar properties.

(b.) The given sequence represents which law of classification of elements?

Q.7 Based on group valency of elements, write the molecular formula of the following compounds giving
justification for each. (3)

(a.) Oxide of first group elements

(b) Halides of the elements of group 13
(c) Compound formed when an element A of group 2 combines with an element, B of group seventeen.

Q.8 Give the name of the metalloids in the periodic table along with their atomic number. In which group
of the periodic table are they located. (2)
Q.9 Arrange the following elements in increasing order of their atomic radii. (2)
(i) Li, Be, F and N (ii) Cl, At, Br and I

Q.10 What were the limitations of Dobereiner's triads. (2)

Q.11 Write two main characteristics of Mendeleev's periodic table and write name of elements of second
period. (2+1)

Q.12 Write five main characteristics of group in modern periodic table. (3)

Q.13 From the elements Li, K, Mg, C, Al, S sIdentify the (6)
(a) elements belonging to the same group
(b) elements which has the tendency to lose two electrons
(c) element which prefers sharing of electron to complete its octet
(d) most metallic element
(e) element that forms acidic oxide
(f) element that belongs to group 13

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