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The transition metal oxides which are amphoteric in nature are:

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Important Questions on Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

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Match the following :

Oxide Nature
(a) CO (i) Basic
(b) BaO (ii) Neutral
(c) Al2O3 (iii) Acidic
(d) Cl2O7 (iv) Amphoteric

Which of the following is correct option?
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Three elements X,Y and Z are in the 3rd period of the periodic table. The oxides ofX,Y and Z, respectively, are basic, amphoteric and acidic. The correct order of the atomic numbers of X, Y and Z is:
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In general, the property (magnitudes only) that shows an opposite trend in comparison to other properties across a period is :
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The set of elements that differ in mutual relationship from those of the other sets is:
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In the following sets of reactants which two sets best exhibit the amphoteric character of Al2O3 . xH2O ?

Set I Al 2 O 3 · xH 2 O s + OH aq - Set II Al 2 O 3 x · H 2 O s + H 2 O l Set III Al 2 O 3 x · H 2 O s + H aq + Set IV Al 2 O 3 · xH 2 O s + NH 3 aq
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Be and Al show similarities in properties due to the diagonal relationship except in the property X given below. What is X?
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The first ionization energy of magnesium is smaller, as compared to that of elements X and Y, but higher than that of Z. The elements X, Y and Z, respectively, are :
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How many of the following statements is/are correct?
a) Mercury is the only metal that exists as liquid at room temperature.
b) Among non-metals, carbon has the highest melting point.
c) Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe.
d) Oxygen is the most abundant element in the earth's crust.
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The characteristics of elements X, Y and Z with atomic numbers, respectively, 33, 53 and 83 are:
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B has a smaller first ionization enthalpy than Be. Consider the following statement:
(I) it is easier to remove 2p electron than2s  electron
(II) 2p electron of B is more shielded from the nucleus by the inner core of electrons than the 2s electrons of Be
(III) 2s electron has more penetration power than 2p electron
(IV) atomic radius of B is more than Be
(atomic number B:5, Be=4 )
The correct statements are.
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The species Ar, K+ and Ca2+  contain the same number of electrons. In which order do their radii increase?