1. Which of the following elements will form an acidic oxide ?

An element with atomic number 19

An element with atomic number 12

An element with atomic number 7

An element with atomic number 3

Answer: An element with atomic number 7

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2. The law of the modern periodic table was proposed by ?

Newlands

D.I. Mendeleev

H.G.I Moselly

Dobereincer

Answer: H.G.I Moselly

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3. Down a group, the electron affinity __________ ?

increases

increases and then decreases

remains same

decreases

Answer: decreases

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4. A liquid non-metal is ___________ ?

nitrogen

bromine

mercury

phosphorous

Answer: bromine

Explanation:


5. At the time of Mendeleev, the number of elements known was ?

64

62

63

65

Answer: 63

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6. Which of the following is correct order of atomic size ?

Br < I < Cl < F

I < Br < Cl < F

F < Cl < Br < I

Cl < F < Br < I

Answer: F < Cl < Br < I

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7. Which of the following elements does not lose an electron easily ?

Al

Mg

F

Na

Answer: F

Explanation:


8. Which of the following oxide is most basic ?

K2O

Cs2O

Na2O

Li2O

Answer: Cs2O

Explanation:


9. Silicon(14) belongs to class of ?

Metalloids

Non-metal

Ionic compound

Metal

Answer: Metalloids

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10. Upto which element, the law of octaves was found to be applicable ?

Potassium

Cobalt

Calcium

Oxygen

Answer: Calcium

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