CBSE Class 10 Science Chapter 5 Periodic Classification of Elements MCQ

According to the CBSE Syllabus 2023-24, this chapter has been removed from NCERT Class 10 Science textbook.

Periodic Classification of Elements Class 10 MCQs

CBSE Class 10 Science Chapter 5 Periodic Classification of Elements MCQs are compiled here for students’ practice. Solving these Periodic Classifications of Elements MCQs will help them understand the type of MCQs asked from this chapter in the board exam. Also, it will help them achieve good scores. They can access the CBSE Class 10 Science MCQs for other chapters as well to boost their exam preparation. Students can download the CBSE Class 10 Science MCQs Chapter 5 Periodic Classification of Elements PDF with answers in the link below.

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These questions cover the important concepts of the Periodic Classification of Elements and are designed as per the CBSE Class 10 Science Syllabus. There is a high probability that similar types of questions may be asked in the board examination.

CBSE Class 10 Science MCQs Chapter 5 Periodic Classification of Elements with Answers

Q1) Which of the following forms the basis of the modern periodic table?

a) Atomic mass

b) Atomic number

c) Number of nucleons

d) All of the above

Correct Answer: Option (b)

Q2) Which of the following is the most reactive element of group 17?

a) Oxygen

b) Sodium

c) Fluorine

d) Magnesium

Correct Answer: Option (c)

Q3) Which of the following is the correct order of the atomic radii of the elements oxygen, fluorine and nitrogen?

a) O < F < N

b) N < F < O

c) O < N < F

d) F < O < N

Correct Answer: Option (d)

Q4) Element X forms a chloride with the formula XCl2, which is solid with a high melting point. X would most likely be in the same group of the Periodic Table as:

a) Na

b) Mg

c) Al

d) Si

Correct Answer: Option (b)

Q5) What happens to the electropositive character of elements on moving from left to right in a periodic table?

a) Increase

b) Decreases

c) First increases, then decreases

d) First decreases, then increases

Correct Answer: Option (b)

Q6) What is the other name for group 18th elements?

a) Noble gases

b) Alkali metals

c) Alkali earth metals

d) Halogens

Correct Answer: Option (a)

Q7) Which group elements are called transition metals?

a) Group number 1 to 2

b) Group number 13 to 18

c) Group number 3 to 12

d) Group number 1 to 8

Correct Answer: Option (c)

Q8) The electronic configuration of an element M is 2, 8, 4. In the modern periodic table, the element M is placed in

a) 4th group

b) 2nd group

c) 14th group

d) 18th group

Correct Answer: Option (c)

Q9) Which of the following elements has 2 shells, and both are completely filled?

a) Helium

b) Neon

c) Calcium

d) Boron

Correct Answer: Option (b)

Q10) Which of the following option describes the achievements of Mendeleev’s Periodic Table?

(a) Prediction of noble gases

(b) It eliminated the blank spaces left in the table

(c) Predicting that the elements can be arranged based on their properties

(d) An element in a trend has an average atomic mass of the elements above and below it

Correct Answer: Option (a)

Q11) The following image shows an element with its atomic number and mass number.

CBSE Class 10 Science MCQ Chapter 5 Periodic Classification of Elements-1

Which option arranges the element in the periodic table?

(a) Group – 1; period – 1

(b) Group – 5; period – 3

(c) Group – 10; period – 1

(d) Group – 15; period – 3

Correct Answer: Option (d)

Q12) A student learns that the atomic size depends on the atomic radius of the elements. How does the atomic radius of elements in the third-period change as one goes from sodium to argon?

(a) Atomic radius increases from sodium to argon

(b) Atomic radius decreases from sodium to argon

(c) Atomic radius increases as new shells are added

(d) Atomic radius decreases due to the addition of new shells

Correct Answer: Option (b)

Q13) Boron is a non-metal and is placed under group 13 and period 2. How can boron form bonds with other elements?

(a) By sharing 5 electrons

(b) By sharing 3 electrons

(c) By sharing 2 electrons

(d) By sharing 1 electron

Correct Answer: Option (b)

Q14) Electronegativity is defined as the ability of an element to form bonds by gaining electrons. How does the electronegativity of elements vary across the periods?

(a) It increases as the number of shells increases

(b) It decreases as the number of shells decreases

(c) It increases as more electrons are added to the same shell

(d) It decreases as more electrons are added to the same shell

Correct Answer: Option (c)

Q15) What is the order of the metallic character down the group?

(a) It decreases as new shells are added to the element

(b) It increases as electrons move away from the nucleus

(c) It increases as new atoms are added to the same shell

(d) It decreases as the effective nuclear charge on the electron increases

Correct Answer: Option (b)

Q16) An element X has the atomic number 9. In which period and group can it be placed in the modern periodic table?

CBSE Class 10 Science MCQ Chapter 5 Periodic Classification of Elements-2

Correct Answer: Option (a)

Q17) A student studying the modern periodic table arranges some elements in different groups, as shown below:

CBSE Class 10 Science MCQ Chapter 5 Periodic Classification of Elements-3

Which group supports the guidelines of the modern periodic table?

(a) Group 1

(b) Group 18

(c) Groups 1 and 2

(d) Groups 1 and 18

Correct Answer: Option (d)

Q18) A student studies Mendeleev’s periodic table and lists some statements.

CBSE Class 10 Science MCQ Chapter 5 Periodic Classification of Elements-4

Which option lists the limitations of Mendeleev’s periodic table?

(a) Only P

(b) Only R

(c) Both P and Q

(d) Both Q and R

Correct Answer: Option (a)

Q19) Which option arranges the elements of period four in the correct groups?

CBSE Class 10 Science MCQ Chapter 5 Periodic Classification of Elements-5

Correct Answer: Option (c)

Q20) What is the trend of valency along the periods in the modern periodic table?

(a) It increases from left to right

(b) It decreases from right to left

(c) It increases and then decreases

(d) It decreases and then increases

Correct Answer: Option (c)

Frequently Asked Questions on Periodic Classification of Elements

Q1

State modern periodic law.

The modern periodic law states that physical and chemical properties or properties of the elements are periodic functions of their atomic numbers.

Q2

In which period does the lanthanide appear?

The lanthanide appears in the 6th period.

Q3

Define second ionisation enthalpy.

The second ionisation enthalpy is the energy required to remove the 2nd most loosely bound electron.

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