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Periodic Properties and Variations of Properties - Physical and Chemical

ICSE · Class 10 · Chemistry

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Topics in Periodic Properties and Variations of Properties - Physical and Chemical

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1. Modern Periodic Table and Periodicity

  • The modern periodic table arranges elements in increasing order of atomic numbers.
  • The modern periodic table has seven periods and eighteen groups.
  • Elements with similar properties appear in the same group because their outer electronic configurations are similar.
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2. Classification of Elements

  • Noble gases are Group 18 elements with completely filled shells: He, Ne, Ar, Kr, Xe and Rn.
  • Noble gases are practically unreactive under normal conditions because they have stable electronic configurations.
  • Representative elements include groups 1, 2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18.
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3. Atomic Size or Atomic Radius

  • Atomic size or atomic radius is the distance from the centre of the nucleus to the outermost shell of electrons.
  • Atomic radius can be expressed in Angstrom unit or in picometres.
  • Å = 10^-8 cm = 10^-10 m.
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4. Ionisation Energy and Ionisation Potential

  • Ionisation energy is the minimum amount of energy required to remove the most loosely bound electron from an isolated gaseous atom to form a cation.
  • Ionisation energy is expressed in kJ/mol or eV/atom.
  • Ionisation potential is the same quantity as ionisation energy but expressed in eV.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Periodic properties arise because elements show recurring patterns in electronic configuration when arranged by increasing atomic number

Modern periodic lawMendeleev's periodic lawPeriodicityClassification of elementsAtomic sizeIonisation energyElectron affinityElectronegativity

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Key topics in Periodic Properties and Variations of Properties - Physical and Chemical include Correct vs Incorrect Thinking: Periodic Trends in a Period, Periodic Properties — Complete Overview, Periodic Properties — Complete Overview. These are the concepts ICSE Class 10 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
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