Match List I with List II
| LIST I (Elements) |
LIST II (Properties in their respective groups) |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| A. | $\mathrm{Cl,S}$ | I. | Elements with highest electronegativity |
| B. | $\mathrm{Ge,As}$ | II. | Elements with largest atomic size |
| C. | $\mathrm{Fr,Ra}$ | III. | Elements which show properties of both metals and non-metal |
| D. | $\mathrm{F,O}$ | IV. | Elements with highest negative electron gain enthalpy |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Solution
<p>To match the elements from List I with their corresponding properties in List II, let's analyze each pair:</p>
<p>A. $\mathrm{Cl,S}$<br>
<p>These elements are known for having high negative electron gain enthalpy (energy released when an electron is added to an atom). Chlorine ($\mathrm{Cl}$) and sulfur ($\mathrm{S}$) are both elements that release a significant amount of energy when they gain an electron.<br></p>
<p>Hence, they match with IV: Elements with highest negative electron gain enthalpy.</p></p>
<p>B. $\mathrm{Ge,As}$<br>
<p>Germanium ($\mathrm{Ge}$) and arsenic ($\mathrm{As}$) are metalloids, meaning they show properties of both metals and non-metals.<br></p>
<p>Hence, they match with III: Elements which show properties of both metals and non-metal.</p></p>
<p>C. $\mathrm{Fr,Ra}$<br>
<p>Francium ($\mathrm{Fr}$) and radium ($\mathrm{Ra}$) are elements that have very large atomic sizes, being at the bottom of their respective groups on the periodic table.<br></p>
<p>Hence, they match with II: Elements with largest atomic size.</p></p>
<p>D. $\mathrm{F,O}$<br>
<p>Fluorine ($\mathrm{F}$) and oxygen ($\mathrm{O}$) are elements with the highest electronegativity, meaning they strongly attract electrons toward themselves.<br></p>
<p>Hence, they match with I: Elements with highest electronegativity.</p></p>
<p>Summarizing, we have:</p>
<p>A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I</p>
<p>The correct option is:</p>
<p>Option D<br>
<p>A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I</p></p>
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Periodic Table and Periodicity · Topic: Periodic Trends
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