1. Law of octaves stated,

A. every eighth element had properties similar to the first element
B. every third element had properties similar to the first element
C. the properties of the middle element were in between the other two members
D. the properties of the elements were repeated after regular intervals of 3, 4 or 8 elements
Answer :   every eighth element had properties similar to the first element
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2. When we go from left to right in a period,

A. the basic nature of the oxides increases
B. the basic nature of the oxides decreases
C. there is no regular trend in the nature of oxides
D. oxides of only last two groups are basic in nature
Answer :   the basic nature of the oxides decreases
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3. The first ionisation potential $$\left( {{\text{in}}\,\,eV} \right)$$   of $$Be$$  and $$B,$$  respectively are

A. 8.29, 9.32
B. 9.32, 9.32
C. 8.29, 8.29
D. 9.32, 8.29
Answer :   9.32, 8.29
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4. According to the law of triads,

A. the properties of the middle element were in between those of the other two members
B. three elements arranged according to increasing weights have similar properties
C. the elements can be grouped in the groups of six elements
D. every third element resembles the first element in periodic table
Answer :   the properties of the middle element were in between those of the other two members
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5. An element with atomic number 117 is known as

A. Nihonium
B. Flerovium
C. Tennessine
D. Roentgenium
Answer :   Tennessine
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6. Sum of first three ionization energies of $$Al$$  is $$53.0\,eV\,ato{m^{ - 1}}$$    and the sum of first two ionization energies of $$Na$$  is $$52.2\,eV\,ato{m^{ - 1}}.$$    Out of $$Al\left( {{\text{III}}} \right)$$  and $$Na\left( {{\text{II}}} \right)$$

A. $$Na\left( {{\text{II}}} \right)$$  is more stable than $$Al\left( {{\text{III}}} \right)$$
B. $$Al\left( {{\text{III}}} \right)$$  is more stable than $$Na\left( {{\text{II}}} \right)$$
C. Both are equally stable
D. Both are equally unstable
Answer :   $$Al\left( {{\text{III}}} \right)$$  is more stable than $$Na\left( {{\text{II}}} \right)$$
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7. Electropositive or metallic character

A. increases along a period
B. decreases down a group
C. decreases along a period and increases down a group
D. of an element is reflected in its tendency to form covalent compounds
Answer :   decreases along a period and increases down a group
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8. Electronic configuration of four elements is given below. Which of the following does not belong to the same group?

A. $$\left[ {Kr} \right]4{d^{10}}5{s^2}$$
B. $$\left[ {Ar} \right]3{d^{10}}4{s^2}$$
C. $$\left[ {Xe} \right]4{f^{14}}5{d^{10}}6{s^2}$$
D. $$\left[ {Ar} \right]4{s^2}$$
Answer :   $$\left[ {Ar} \right]4{s^2}$$
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9. The main reason for showing anomalous properties of the first member of a group in $$s$$ or $$p$$ - block is

A. maximum chemical reactivity
B. maximum electronegativity and different configurations
C. small size, large charge/radius ratio
D. tendency to form multiple bonds
Answer :   small size, large charge/radius ratio
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10. Correct order of Ist ionisation potential $$(IP)$$  among following elements $$Be, B, C, N, O$$    is

A. $$B < Be < C < O < N$$
B. $$B < Be < C < N < O$$
C. $$Be < B < C < N < O$$
D. $$Be < B < C < O < N$$
Answer :   $$B < Be < C < O < N$$
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