NCERT Class 11 Chemistry Chapter 3: Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) Questions
HOTS questions of Classification of Elements and Periodicity in properties Chapter 3 NCERT Exemplar are designed to enhance analytical thinking and application-based understanding.
Question 1: The comprehension given below is followed by some multiple-choice questions. Each question has one correct option. Choose the correct option. In the modern periodic table, elements are arranged in order of increasing atomic numbers which is related to the electronic configuration. Depending upon the type of orbitals receiving the last electron, the elements in the periodic table have been divided into four blocks, viz, s, p, d, and f. The modern periodic table consists of 7 periods and 18 groups. Each period begins with the filling of a new energy shell. By the Aufbau principle, the seven periods (1 to 7) have 2, 8, 8, 18, 18, 32, and 32 elements respectively. The seventh period is still incomplete. To avoid the periodic table being too long, the two series of f-block elements, called lanthanoids and actinoids are placed at the bottom of the main body of the periodic table.
The elements with atomic numbers 35, 53, and 85 are all ________.
(1). noble gases
(2). Halogen
(3). Heavy metals
(4). light metals
Answer:
The answer is halogens.
Explanation: The elements with atomic numbers 35, 53, and 85 are in the group before noble gases which are the halogens (group 17).
Hence, the answer is the option (2).
Question 2: The electron affinity value are negative for :
A. $\mathrm{Be} \rightarrow \mathrm{Be}^{-}$
B. $\mathrm{N} \rightarrow \mathrm{N}^{-}$
C. $\mathrm{O} \rightarrow \mathrm{O}^{2-}$
D. $\mathrm{Na} \rightarrow \mathrm{Na}^{-}$
E. $\mathrm{Al} \rightarrow \mathrm{Al}^{-}$
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
- D and E only
- A, B, D and E only
- A and D only
- A, B and C only
Answer:
(A) $\mathrm{Be}+\mathrm{e}^{-} \rightarrow \mathrm{Be}^{-}, \quad$ E.A $=$-ive
(B) $\mathrm{N}+\mathrm{e} \rightarrow \mathrm{N}^{-} \quad$ E.A $=-$ ive
(C) $\mathrm{O}^{+} \mathrm{e}^{-} \rightarrow \mathrm{O}^{-}$
$\mathrm{O}^{-}+\mathrm{e}^{-} \rightarrow \mathrm{O}^{-2} \quad$ E.A $=-$ ive
(D) $\mathrm{Na}+\mathrm{e}^{-} \rightarrow \mathrm{Na}^{-} \quad$ E.A $=+$ ive
(E) $\mathrm{A} \ell+\mathrm{e}^{-} \rightarrow \mathrm{A} \ell^{-} \quad \mathrm{E} \cdot \mathrm{A}=+\mathrm{ive}$
$\mathrm{A}, \mathrm{B}$ and $\mathrm{C}$ only
Hence, the answer is option (4)
Question 3: Given below are two statements :
Statement (I) : The first ionisation enthalpy of group 14 elements is higher than the corresponding elements of group 13.
Statement (II) : Melting points and boiling points of group 13 elements are in general much higher than those the corresponding elements of group 14.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
(1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
(2) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
(4) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
Answer:
Statement 1 is correct since left to right, I.E. increases in general in the periodic table.
Statement 2 is incorrect since the M.P. of group 14 elements is more than that of group 13 elements.
Hence, the correct answer is option (1).
Question 4: Which one of the following alkaline earth metal sulphates has its hydration enthalpy greater than its lattice enthalpy?
(1) $\quad \mathrm{CaSO}_4$
(2) $\quad \mathrm{BeSO}_4$
(3) $\quad \mathrm{BaSO}_4$
(4) $\quad \mathrm{SrSO}_4$
Answer:
As we move down the group, size of metal increases. Be has lower size while $\mathrm{SO}_4^{2-}$ has bigger size, that's why $\mathrm{BeSO}_4$ breaks easily and lattice energy becomes smaller but due to lower size of $B e$, water molecules are gathered around and hence hydration energy increases. On the other hand, rest of the metals, i.e., $C a, B a, S r$ have bigger size and that's why lattice energy is greater than hydration energy.
Hence, the correct answer is option (2).
Question 5: The successive 5 ionisation energies of an element are $800,2427,3658,25024$ and $32824 \mathrm{~kJ} / \mathrm{mol}$, respectively. By using the above values predict the group in which the above element is present:
(1) Group 2
(2) Group 13
(3) Group 4
(4) Group 14
Answer:
The $\mathrm{IE}_4$ is suddenly very high therefore element must have 3 valence $\mathrm{e}^{-}(\mathrm{s})$ and it belong to group 13
Hence, the correct answer is option (2).
Question 6: Given below are two statements :
Statement I : The metallic radius of $\mathrm{Na}$ is $1.86 \mathrm{~A}^{\circ}$ and the ionic radius of $\mathrm{Na}^{+}$is lesser than $1.86 \mathrm{~A}^{\circ}$.
Statement II: Ions are always smaller in size than the corresponding elements.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(1) Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
(2) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are false
(4) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true
Answer:
$\mathrm{r}_{\mathrm{Na}}>\mathrm{r}_{\mathrm{Na}^{+}}$
So, Statement (I) is correct but the size of anions is greater than the size of neutral atoms.
So statement (II) is incorrect.
Hence, the answer is the option (1).
Question 7: Given below are two statements:
Statement I : The correct order of first ionization enthalpy values of Li, Na, F and Cl is Na < Li < Cl < F.
Statement II : The correct order of negative electron gain enthalpy values of Li, Na, F and Cl is Na < Li < F < Cl
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(1) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
(2) Both Statement I and Statement II are false
(3) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
(4) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Answer:
1. Ionization energy data for given elements -
| Element | Na | Li | Cl | F |
| I.E1 in KJ/mol | 496 | 520 | 1256 | 1681 |
2. Electron gain enthalpy energy data for given elements -
| Element | Na | Li | F | Cl |
| $\Delta_{\text {eg }} H$ in KJ/mol | - 53 | - 60 | - 328 | - 349 |
Hence, the answer is the option (1).
Approach to Solve Questions of Chapter 3 Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
NCERT Exemplar Solutions for Class 11 Chemistry Chapter 3 forms the basis of chemistry. The approaches given below are helpful and provide step-by-step approach to solve questions.
1. Before solving questions, of Chapter 3 it is important to have proper knowledge of basic concepts like atomic structure, electronic configuration and quantum numbers.
2. Learn to discover the elements placement in the Periodic Table according to their atomic numbers, groups and periods. Try to understand the meaning of the s, p, d, and f blocks and the difference between metals, non-metals, and metalloids.
3. Examine trends such as metallic/non-metallic character, ionisation enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy, electronegativity and atomic/ionic radius.
Also, learn to recognise the causes of each trend, including the rise and fall in the atomic radius as you move through the periodic table. Use periodic trends to solve problems on reactivity, bond formation, basic/acidic character of oxides, etc. It is advisable to relate the electron configuration with the position of elements in the periodic table and to know why the elements are divided into different blocks, like s-block or p-block.
4. Learn to compare two or more elements based on trends and write logical explanations. Focus on anomalies and exceptions. Students can refer to Classification of Elements and Periodicity in properties notes.
5. Practice in-text, exercise and exemplar questions regularly. Try to attempt assertion-reason, match-the-following and previous year trend-based MCQs from competitive exams.
Practice previous year board and NEET/JEE questions.