1.

Third period contains how many transition elements:

(a)2 (b)6 (c)8 (d)None
2.Which of the following ion possess electronic configuration just life [Ar]:
(a)O2-. (b)F1- (c)S2- (d)None of these
3.Which of the following is most electropositive element:
(a)Cu (b)Sn (c)Cs (d)Ba
4.The first element of Lanthanides is;
(a)La (b)Ce (c)Lu (d)Ac
5.Which group have all gaseous elements;
(a)VIA (b)VIIA (c)VIIIA. (d)IIA
6.Which factors remains constant in a period;
(a)Shielding effect (b)Proton number (c)Valence electron (d)All these

Q:2 Attempt the following short questions.

1.Why cation has smaller size than neutral atom?

2.Why anion has larger size than parent atom ?
3.Why metallic character increases down a group?
4.What is lanthanide contraction?
5.Why 2nd electron affinity is usually endothermic ?.
6.Why Electron affinity increases in a period?
7.Why 2nd electron affinity is usually endothermic process.
8.Describe trend of Boiling and melting points along short periods?

Q:3 Attempt the following Long questions.

a)Define ionization energy and give its periodic trend in detail.