Question:
Elements have been arranged in the following sequence on the basis of their increasing atomic masses.
F, Na, Mg, Al, Si, P, S, Cl, Ar, K
(a) Pick two sets of elements which have similar properties.
(b) The given sequence represents which law of classification of elements ?
Solution:
(a) The elements that have similar properties belong to the same group. From the list of elements available, elements which belong to same group
are : .
Na, K (Alkali metals) ; F, Cl (Halogens)
(b) The sequence is according to Newland’s law of octaves.
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