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Topic: Ionization enthalpy and electron gain enthalpy· Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

Which of the following statements are true?A. Unlike Ga that has a very high melting point, Cs has a very low melting point.B. On Pauling scale, the electronegativity values of N and Cl are not the same.C. Ar, K^+, Cl^-, Ca^2+, and S^2- are all isoel…

Which of the following statements are true?

A. Unlike Ga that has a very high melting point, Cs has a very low melting point.

B. On Pauling scale, the electronegativity values of N and Cl are not the same.

C. Ar, \(\mathrm{K^+}\), \(\mathrm{Cl^-}\), \(\mathrm{Ca^{2+}}\), and \(\mathrm{S^{2-}}\) are all isoelectronic species.

D. The correct order of the first ionization enthalpies of Na, Mg, Al, and Si is Si > Al > Mg > Na.

E. The atomic radius of Cs is greater than that of Li and Rb.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

1. A, B, and E only

2. C and E only

3. C and D only

4. A, C and E only

1 answer

Best answer

Answer: 2. C and E only

Key idea: check each statement separately.

  • A false: gallium melts at only about 30 °C, so it does not have a very high melting point.
  • B false: N and Cl both have Pauling electronegativity about 3.0, so they are the same.
  • C true: Ar, \(\mathrm{K^+}\), \(\mathrm{Cl^-}\), \(\mathrm{Ca^{2+}}\), \(\mathrm{S^{2-}}\) all have 18 electrons.
  • D false: actual order is Si > Mg > Al > Na because Mg has a filled 3s subshell and Al has a lower IE.
  • E true: radius increases down group 1, so Cs is larger than Li and Rb.

Only C and E are true: option (2).

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