Class 10 Science - Chapter Periodic Classification of Element NCERT Solutions | Name two elements you would expect to sh

(a)  What property do all elements in the same column of the Periodic Table as boron have in common?
(b)  What property do all elements in the same column of the Periodic Table as fluorine have in common?

The position of three elements A, B and C in the Periodic Table are shown below –

      Group 16          Group 17
            -                       -
            -                       A
            -                       -
            B                      C

(a) State whether A is a metal or non-metal.
(b) State whether C is more reactive or less reactive than A.
(c) Will C be larger or smaller in size than B?
(d) Which type of ion, cation or anion, will be formed by element A?

Compare and contrast the arrangement of elements in Mendeléev’s Periodic Table and the Modern Periodic Table.

How does the electronic configuration of an atom relate to its position in the Modern Periodic Table?

Which element has

(a) two shells, both of which are completely filled with electrons?
(b) the electronic configuration 2, 8, 2?
(c) a total of three shells, with four electrons in its valence shell?
(d) a total of two shells, with three electrons in its valence shell?
(e) twice as many electrons in its second shell as in its first shell?

How could the Modern Periodic Table remove various anomalies of Mendeléev’s Periodic Table?

Element X forms a chloride with the formula XCl₂, which is a 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) AI     (d) Si

Did Döbereiner’s triads also exist in the columns of Newlands’ Octaves? Compare and find out.

In the Modern Periodic Table, which are the metals among the first ten elements?

Nitrogen (atomic number 7) and phosphorus (atomic number 15) belong to group 15 of the Periodic Table. Write the electronic configuration of these two elements. Which of these will be more electronegative? Why?

What is a good source of energy?

Why is diffusion insufficient to meet the oxygen requirements of multi-cellular organisms like humans?

What are trophic levels? Give an example of a food chain and state the different trophic levels in it.

What changes can you make in your habits to become more environment-friendly?

What is the difference between a reflex action and walking?

What is the importance of DNA copying in reproduction?

If a trait A exists in 10% of a population of an asexually reproducing species and a trait B exists in 60% of the same population, which trait is likely to have arisen earlier?

Why should a magnesium ribbon be cleared before burning in air?

Define the principal focus of a concave mirror.

You have been provided with three test tubes. One of them contains distilled water and the other two contain an acidic solution and a basic solution, respectively. If you are given only red litmus paper, how will you identify the contents of each test tube?

How are the modes for reproduction different in unicellular and multicellular organisms?

A solution reacts with crushed egg-shells to give a gas that turns lime-water milky. The solution contains

  (a) NaCl          (b) HCl          (c) LiCl          (d) KCl

What are the components of the transport system in human beings? What are the functions of these components?

An electric heater of resistance 8 Ω draws 15 A from the service mains 2 hours. Calculate the rate at which heat is developed in the heater.

Ethane, with the molecular formula C₂H₆ has

(a) 6 covalent bonds.
(b) 7 covalent bonds.
(c) 8 covalent bonds.
(d) 9 covalent bonds.

What is the principle of an electric motor?

What are the advantages of sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction?

What kind of mirror – concave, convex or plain – would be best suited for use in a solar cooker? Why?

Use the data in Table 12.2 to answer the following –

(a) Which among iron and mercury is a better conductor?
(b) Which material is the best conductor?

What are the advantages of nuclear energy?