The Generation School Name: ...............................
Class: 9th
Chemistry: Unit 8 Total marks: 25
Q1. Choose the correct answer. 1X5=5
1. In which period and group will you place the element which is an important part of the solar cell?
(A) Third period and 14th group (B) Second period and 14th group (C) Third period and 15th group (D) Third period and 16th group
2. Identify the electronic configuration of the outermost shell of a transition metal.
2 4 x 2 2 6 2 5
(A) ns np (B) nd ns (C) ns np (D) ns np
3. A yellow solid element exist in allotropic forms which is also present in fossil fuels.Indicate the name.
(A) Carbon (B) Iodine (C) Aluminium (D) Sulphur
4. Which element is the most reactive element?
(A) Oxygen (B) Chlorine (C) Fluorine (D) Nitrogen
5. Which element has the highest melting point?
(A) Na (B) K (C) Rb (D) Cs
Q2. Write short answers of the following questions. 2X5=10
I . What is the significance of the word periodic? II . Why are the most electronegative elements present in sixth and
seventh groups?
III . What are halogens? IV . Define electron affinity. write down its unit.
V . What is density. write its trend.
Q3. Write detailed answers of the following questions. 5X2=10
1. How many blocks of elements are present in the periodic table? Are 2. Explain the variation in the following properties in the periods giving
these blocks helpful in studying the properties of elements? reasons. (a) Atomic radius (b) Ionization energy
Multiple Choice Correct Answers
1 (A) 2 (A) 3 (A) 4 (A) 5 (A)