Given below are two statements: Statement (I): According to the Law of Octaves, the elements were arranged in the increasing order of their atomic number. Statement (II): Meyer observed a periodically repeated pattern upon plotting physical properties of certain elements against their respective atomic numbers. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula Early historical periodic classification principles depended on atomic weight attributes: textPeriodic Property = f(textAtomic Weight) ### Core Logic Evaluating historical accuracy: - **Statement I**: Newlands' Law of Octaves arranged elements in the increasing order of their **atomic weights** (not atomic numbers). Hence, Statement I is false. - **Statement II**: Lothar Meyer plotted physical properties like atomic volume, melting point, and boiling point against **atomic weight** (not atomic number). Hence, Statement II is false. ### Step 1: Conclusion Since both statements incorrectly reference atomic number instead of atomic weight, both Statement I and Statement II are false. ### Pattern Recognition Almost all classical periodic classifiers (Newlands, Döbereiner, de Chancourtois, Lothar Meyer, Mendeleev) relied strictly on *atomic weight*. The pivot to *atomic number* occurred later with Moseley's X-ray studies and the Modern Periodic Law. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Chemistry: Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

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Q jee_main_2025_29_jan_morning Periodic Trends in Properties
An element 'E' has the ionisation enthalpy value of 374 \, mathrmkJ \, mol^-1 . 'E' reacts with elements A, B, C and D with electron gain enthalpy values of -328 , -349 , -325 and -295 \, mathrmkJ \, mol^-1 , respectively. The correct order of the products EA, EB, EC and ED in terms of ionic character is :
  • A. mathrmEB > mathrmEA > mathrmEC > mathrmED
  • B. mathrmED > mathrmEC > mathrmEA > mathrmEB
  • C. mathrmEA > mathrmEB > mathrmEC > mathrmED
  • D. mathrmED > mathrmEC > mathrmEB > mathrmEA

Solution

### Related Formula textIonic Character propto lvert Delta H_textIE - Delta H_textEGE rvert ### Core Logic The relative ionic quality of a standard binary bond rises as the gap scale between ionization enthalpy and negative electron gain enthalpy parameters widens. Comparing the values: * For B: Delta H_textEGE = -349 mathrm~kJ/mol (largest energy release) rightarrow Highest ionic character. * For A: Delta H_textEGE = -328 mathrm~kJ/mol. * For C: Delta H_textEGE = -325 mathrm~kJ/mol. * For D: Delta H_textEGE = -295 mathrm~kJ/mol (smallest energy release) rightarrow Lowest ionic character. Arranging them in descending order of ionic character yields: mathrmEB gt mathrmEA gt mathrmEC gt mathrmED ### Pattern Recognition A highly exothermic electron gain enthalpy value favors easier anion production, widening electronegativity variations to enhance ionic bond properties. ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Chemistry: Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
Q jee_main_2025_29_jan_morning Periodic Trends in Physical and Chemical Properties
Given below are two statements : Statement (I) : The radii of isoelectronic species increases in the order: mathrm M g ^ 2 + < mathrm N a ^ + < mathrm F ^ - < mathrm O ^ 2 - Statement (II) : The magnitude of electron gain enthalpy of halogen decreases in the order: mathrm C l > mathrm F > mathrm B r > mathrm I
  • A. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
  • B. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
  • C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
  • D. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

Solution

### Related Formula textIonic Radius propto frac1textNuclear Charge (Z) quad text(for Isoelectronic series) ### Core Logic Evaluating each statement systematically : * Statement (I) is correct: mathrmMg^2+, mathrmNa^+, mathrmF^-, mathrmO^2- all possess exactly 10 electrons (isoelectronic). As the positive nuclear charge decreases (Z = 12 for mathrmMg down to Z = 8 for mathrmO), the nucleus exerts less pull on the electron cloud, causing the ionic radius to increase : mathrmMg^2+ < mathrmNa^+ < mathrmF^- < mathrmO^2- * Statement (II) is correct: Chlorine has a higher electron gain enthalpy magnitude than fluorine due to lower electron-electron repulsion in its larger 3p orbital. The standard halogen trend follows: mathrmCl > mathrmF > mathrmBr > mathrmI Thus, both statements are correct. ### Pattern Recognition For species with the same number of electrons, a higher negative charge always leads to a larger electron cloud radius due to reduced nuclear traction. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Chemistry: Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
Q65 jee_main_2024_01_february_morning Ionic Radii
In case of isoelectronic species the size of F^-, Ne and Na^+ is affected by:
  • A. textPrincipal quantum number (n)
  • B. textNone of the factors because their size is the same
  • C. textElectron-electron interaction in the outer orbitals
  • D. textNuclear charge (z)

Solution

### Core Logic F^-, Ne, Na^+ all have 1s^2, 2s^2, 2p^6 configuration (10 electrons). However, their atomic numbers (nuclear charge, Z) are different: F: Z = 9 Ne: Z = 10 Na: Z = 11 Because they have the same number of electrons but different nuclear charges, the attraction between the nucleus and the valence shell electrons will differ. ### Step 1: Final Conclusion Higher nuclear charge strongly attracts the isoelectronic electron cloud, decreasing the ionic radius. Hence, their size is primarily affected by the nuclear charge (z). ### Pattern Recognition For isoelectronic species, size is inversely proportional to atomic number Z. The greater the Z, the smaller the size. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Chemistry: Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
Q88 jee_main_2024_01_february_morning Periodic Trends in Chemical Properties
Among the following oxide of p-block elements, number of oxides having amphoteric nature is Cl_2O_7, CO, PbO_2, N_2O, NO, Al_2O_3, SiO_2, N_2O_5, SnO_2
Numerical Answer. Answer: 3 to 3

Solution

### Core Logic Let's classify the nature of each given oxide: - Cl_2O_7: Non-metal oxide in highest oxidation state rightarrow Strongly Acidic. - CO: Neutral oxide. - PbO_2: Heavy metal oxide near metalloid line rightarrow Amphoteric. - N_2O: Neutral oxide. - NO: Neutral oxide. - Al_2O_3: Classic amphoteric oxide. - SiO_2: Weakly acidic oxide. - N_2O_5: Non-metal oxide rightarrow Acidic. - SnO_2: Heavy metal oxide near metalloid line rightarrow Amphoteric. ### Step 1: Count Amphoteric Oxides The amphoteric oxides in the list are Al_2O_3, SnO_2, and PbO_2. Total count = 3. ### Pattern Recognition Memorize the main neutral oxides (N_2O, NO, CO) and the classic amphoteric oxides (Al_2O_3, ZnO, PbO, PbO_2, SnO, SnO_2, BeO, As_2O_3, Sb_2O_3). High oxidation state non-metals are always acidic. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Chemistry: Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties Class 12 Chemistry: The p-Block Elements
Q76 jee_main_2024_29_january_evening Ionization Enthalpy Trends
The element having the highest first ionization enthalpy is
  • A. Si
  • B. Al
  • C. N
  • D. C

Solution

### Related Formula textIonization Enthalpy (IE_1) propto frac1, textAtomic Size quad textand quad textStable configuration enhancements. ### Core Logic Analyzing periodic trends: 1. Ionization energy increases across a period from left to right and decreases down a group. 2. Nitrogen (N) and Carbon (C) belong to Period 2, while Aluminum (Al) and Silicon (Si) belong to Period 3. Consequently, Period 2 elements have smaller atomic radii and higher ionization energies. 3. Comparing Nitrogen and Carbon, Nitrogen (1s^2 2s^2 2p^3) has a highly stable, half-filled p-subshell configuration, giving it a much higher ionization energy than Carbon. ### Step 1: Trend Layout The overall first ionization enthalpy trend follows the sequence: mathrmAl < mathrmSi < mathrmC < mathrmN ### Pattern Recognition Nitrogen exhibits an exceptionally high first ionization energy due to its small size combined with a stable, half-filled 2p^3 valence subshell. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Chemistry: Classification of Elements and Periodicity

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