Periodic Trends in the Properties of Elements
Periodic Trends in the Properties of Elements: Overview
In this topic, we shall deal with the concept of the periodic trends in the properties. We will go through the periodic trends in physical properties, trends in chemical properties, periodic trends and chemical reactivity in detail.
Important Questions on Periodic Trends in the Properties of Elements
The formation of the oxide ion, requires first an exothermic and then an endothermic step as shown below :
This is because

Which of the following has smallest radius ?

Calculate Allred-Rochow's electronegativity of fluorine.(Covalent radius of fluorine is )

Correct expression of Allred and Rochows scale is :

Calculate the electronegativity of silicon using Allred Rochow method. Covalent radius of silicon is .

Covalent radius of fluorine is , Calculate its Allred-Rochow's electronegativity to nearest integer.

Why is the electron gain enthalpy of oxygen or fluorine are less than that of sulphur or chlorine?

Electron gain enthalpy of oxygen and fluorine are less negative than the corresponding elements of the third period.

The electron gain enthalpy of fluorine is less negative than that of chlorine. why?

Assertion. and are isoelectronic but the magnitude of the ionic radius of is less than that of .
Reason. The magnitude of effective nuclear charge of the outer shell electrons in is greater than in .

Density of elements across a period :

How atomic density changes from left to right in the periodic table.

How atomic density changes from top to bottom in the periodic table.

Write the hydrated size of cations of alkaline earth metals?

Describe the effect of hydration energy in the solubility of salts in water?

Describe use of lattice energy in the solubility of salts in water?

What is the relationship between Thermal stability of salts and lattice energy?

Explain the acid strength of oxoacids of chlorine?

How the acidic strength of hydrides along the period?

How the acidic strength of hydrides down the group?
