PERIODIC TABLE AND PERIODICITY OF PROPERTIES 1. Valence shell electronic configuration of an element M (atomic no 14) is: 3s2, 3p2 2s², 2p² 2s², 2p³ 2s2, 2p 2. Main group elements are arranged in groups. 10 8 6 7 3. As you move from right to left across a period, which of the following do not increase: electron affinity shielding effect ionization energy nuclear charge 4. Number of periods in the periodic table are: 8 5 7 16 5. Which of the following elements belongs to VIIIA? Mg Na Br Xe 6. All the elements of Group IIA are less reactive than alkali metals. This is because these elements have: decreased nuclear charge high ionization energies similar electronic configuration relatively greater atomic sizes 7. Which of the following elements you expect to have greater shielding effect? Li Na Rb K 8. Which of the following groups contain alkaline earth metals? 1A VIIA IIA VIIIA 9. Period number of 27/23 Al is: 4 1 3 2 Loading … Question 1 of 9 Related Questions: ATOMIC STRUCTURE Nature of Science in Chemistry MCQ Matter MCQ CHEMICAL BONDING STOICHIOMETERY ELECTOROCHEMISTRY ENERGETICS