B.Sc.

(Semester-I)
General Chemistry – I
(US01CCHE21)
UNIT - II PERIODIC PROPERTIES
By Dr. K. D. Patel
Brief Introduction of Periodic Table:
Mendeleeff's Periodic Law and Periodic Table:
“The properties of elements are a periodic function of their atomic weight”. That is
if elements are arranged in the increasing order of their atomic weight, the properties of
elements repeated after definite regular intervals or period. Mendeleeff arranged the
elements in the increasing order of their atomic weights, in the form of a table, which is
known as Mendeleeff's Periodic Table. In this the elements are arranged in groups (or
columns) and periods (or rows).

Defects of Mendeleeff's Periodic Table

(1) Anomalous position of hydrogen:
Mendeleeff has placed hydrogen in group IA, alongwith alkali metals, but at the same
time, hydrogen also resembles halogens. Thus, the position of hydrogen is still a matter of
dispute.

(2) Similar pairs of elements, placed in different groups, while dissimilar elements placed in
the same group:
Many pairs of elements, which have similar properties with each other, have been
placed in different groups. Examples are: Cu (IB)-Hg (IIB), Ag (IB-TI(IIIA), Ba (IIA)-Pb (IVA) etc.
Many elements, which have dissimilar properties have been placed in the same group, e.g.,
coinage metals (IB: Cu, Ag and Au) have been placed along with alkali metals (IA). Similarly, Mn
(VIIB) has been placed with halogens (VIIA).

(3) Position of lanthanides and actinides:

Lanthanides and actinides elements have not been placed in the main body of the Periodic
Table. Rather these have been given a separate place at the bottom of the Periodic Table.

(4) Reversible order in position of four pairs of elements:

Mendeleeff's periodic table contains four pairs of elements, in which element with lower
atomic weight has been placed after the element with higher atomic weight. These pairs are:
Ar-K, Co-Ni, Te-I and Th-Pa.

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(5) Position of isotopes:
If the elements are arranged in the order of their increasing atomic weights, it is not possible to
accommodate the large number of isotopes in the periodic table.
(6) Group does not represent valency:
Excepting Osmium, elements placed in group eight do not show a valency of 8. Also, the
elements lying in the middle of long periods show two or more valences e.g. Cr, Mn etc.

Mosely's Periodic Law (Modern Periodic Law):

"The properties of elements are a periodic function of their atomic number". It means
if the elements are arranged in the increasing order of their atomic numbers, the properties
of the elements are repeated after definite regular intervals or periods.

Long form of Periodic Table or Modern Periodic Table:

In this table, the arrangement of elements has been made in accordance with Mosley’s
periodic law, i.e. the elements have been grouped in the increasing order of their atomic
number.

Groups: There are 18 vertical columns in the long form of the periodic table are called
groups or families. The outer-most electronic configurations of the elements in the same
group are similar. The groups are numbered according to IUPAC as1 to 18 while according
to another system, the groups are named as IA (for 1), IIA (2), IIIB (3) to VIIB (7), VIIIB (8,
9, 10), IB (11), IIB (12), IIIA (13) to VIIA (17), VIIIA or Zero (18).

The elements of group IA and IIA are called s-block elements and those of groups IIIA to VIIIA
are called p-block elements, s- and p-block elements together are called main group elements.
The elements of groups IA to VIIA are called representative elements and those of group VIIIA
(zero group) are called noble gases. The elements belonging to groups IIIB to VIIIB, IB and IIB
are called d-block or transition elements. There are two rows of elements placed separately at
the bottom of the periodic table called f-block elements or inner-transition elements or rare
earth metals.

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Periods: There are seven horizontal rows are called periods, 1st, 2nd and 3rd periods which
contain 2, 8 and 8 elements respectively are called short periods while 4th, 5th and 6th
periods which contain 18, 18 and 32 elements are called long periods. 7th period is an
incomplete period, since it contains only 20 elements and is expected to contain 32 elements,
first element of each period is an alkali metal and the last element is a noble gas.
1st period (short period) consists of two elements, i.e. H 1 and He 2.
2nd period (short period) contains 8 elements namely Li 3 to Ne 10.
3rd period (short period) also contains 8 elements namely Na 11 to Ar 18.
4th period (long period) has 18 elements which are K 19 to Kr 36.
5th period (long period) also has 18 elements which are Rb 37 to Xe 54.
6th period (long period) contains 32 elements which are Cs 55 to Rn 86.
7th period (incomplete) contains 20 elements which are Fr 87 to Unh 106.
Superiority of long form of periodic table over Mendeleeff's table or Merits of the long form
of Modern periodic table:
(1) The arrangement of elements in long form of periodic table has been made on the basis of
atomic number of the elements, which is a more fundamental property of the elements.
(2) The elements having the same valence shell configurations have been placed in the same
group.
(3) The elements of the two sub-group have been placed separately and thus dissimilar
elements do not fall together.
(4) This periodic table is easier to remember, understand and reproduce.
Defects of Long form of periodic table:
(1) The problem of the position of hydrogen still remains unsolved.
(2) Like Mendeleeff's table, it fails to accommodate the lanthanides and actinides in the main
body of the table.
Types of Elements:
On the basis of electronic configuration, we recognize four basic types of elements:
(1) Inert gas elements:
Atoms of these elements have all the sets of s, p, d and f orbitals which have closed
shell configuration. Except Helium having 1s2 electronic configuration, the characteristic
outer electronic structure of all the other elements is ns2np6. All atoms have spherically
symmetrical electron distributions and 1s ground states.
These elements are highly stable and are highly unreactive.
(2) The representative elements (s - p block) (Main group elements):
These are also known as main group elements. These form the largest groups IA, IIA (s-block)
and IIIA to VIIIA (p-block). Atoms of these elements have only outermost electron shell
incomplete. Their valance electron configurations range from ns1 to ns2 np5. The chemical
behaviour of these elements is governed by the tendency of their atoms to gain, lose or share

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their valance electrons so as to achieve the stable inert gas type configuration. There are 44
representative elements.
(3) The transition elements (d - block):
These elements form groups IIIB to IB. The outermost electron shells are incomplete. Their
outer electronic structure ranges from (n - 1) d1 to (n - 1) d9. There are 4 such series. One each
in 4th, 5th,6th and 7thlong periods corresponding to 3d, 4d, 5d and 6d orbitals. The incomplete d-
sub shell confers many interesting physical and chemical properties. 1 st, 2nd and 3rd series
contains 10 elements each whereas 4th series is incomplete.
The most characteristic of these being:
- formation of coloured and paramagnetic ions
- existence of several oxidation states and
- ability to form large number of complexes
(4) The inner transition elements (f - block):
These forms two series, lanthanides and actinides in 6th and 7th long period by filing 4f and 5f
orbitals respectively. The atoms of these elements have outermost 3-electron shells
incomplete. Their general configuration is (n - 2) f1-14 (n - 1) s2 p6d0 or 1 ns2. The similarity of the
outer most electron configuration causes the inner transition series elements to have very
closely similar properties.
Shielding (or Screening) Effect and Effective Nuclear Charge, Z* or Zeff :
The electrons present in the shells between the nucleus and outer shell (valence shell) are
called intervening electrons. Because of presence of intervening electrons, the force of
attraction between nucleus and the outermost electron is reduced. The reduction
(decrease) in the force of attraction because of presence of intervening electrons is called
shielding effect or screening effect. Thus, the actual nuclear charge (Z) acting on the
outermost electron is less than the nuclear charge which is equal to the atomic number
of atom (Z). The symbol for effective nuclear charge is Z* or Zeff. The decrease or
reduction in the actual charge is called screening constant or shielding constant (σ). Thus, the
effective nuclear charge (Zeff can be calculated using the following equation.
Zeff = Z – σ

Factors affecting shielding constant (σ) and effective nuclear charge (Zeff):
(1) Number of intervening electrons:
As number of intervening electrons increases, the value of σ increases and as value
of σ increases the effective nuclear charge decreases. Thus, as number of intervening electrons
increases effective nuclear charge (Zeff) decreases.
When we move down the group in the periodic table, number of intervening electrons
increases. As number of intervening electrons increases shielding effect also increases and
hence effective nuclear charge (Zeff) decreases. Thus, in any group downward effective nuclear
charge decreases.

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(2) Size of the atom:
As size of atom increases, force of attraction by nucleus for outermost electron or
shell decreases. Thus, with increase in size, effective nuclear charge (Zeff) decreases.
When we move down the group in the periodic table, atomic size increases and
hence effective nuclear charge (Zeff) decreases. As we move from left to right across
the period, size of atom decreases and hence, effective nuclear charge increases. Thus, across
the period as atomic number increases, effective nuclear charge increases.

Slater’s rules:
The screening or shielding constant (σ) can be calculated using the following Slater’s rules.
(1) The electrons in ion or atom are rearranged according to following order of
groups.
(1s) (2s2p) (3s3p) (3d) (4s4p) (4d) (4f) (5s5p)
(2) Electrons in a group beyond that of electron under consideration, contributes
nothing to screening or shielding constant (σ).
(3) For the electron in (ns np) group, σ is calculated by the following contributions
of other electrons.
• 0.35 of each electron in a same group.
• 0.85 of each electron in (n - 1) shell.
• 1.00 of each electron in an inner shell
(4) For the electron in (nd) or (nf) group, σ is calculated by the following contributions of other
electrons.
• 0.35 of each electron in same group.
• 1.00 of each electron in lower group.
(5) For one of the two electrons present in 1s orbital of any atom, the contribution
of other electron is 0.3

Note: To calculate the effective nuclear charge felt at the periphery (surface or
boundary) of an atom or ion, all the electrons present in an atom or ion are considered and
contributes for calculating screening constant or shielding constant.

Example: Calculate the screening constant and effective nuclear charge on 4s electron of (i)
Mn (Z = 25), (ii) Cu (Z = 29) (iii) K (Z = 19),
Solution:
(i) For Mn-atom:
Electron configuration of Mn (Z = 25) is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d5
Calculating σ by applying Slater’s rule,

Mn (Z=25): (1s2) (2s2 2p6) (3s2 3p6) (3d5) (4s2 4p0)

------------------ ------------------- -----------
1.0 x 10 0.85 x 13 0.35 x 1

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σ = (1.0 x 10) + (0.85 x 13) + (0.35 x 1)
= 10 + 11.05 + 0.35
= 21.40
Now,
Zeff = Z - σ
= 25 - 21.40
= 3.6
(ii) For Cu-atom:

Electron configuration of Cu (Z = 29) is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s1 3d10
Calculating σ by applying Slater’s rule,

Cu (Z=29): (1s2) (2s2 2p6) (3s2 3p6) (3d10) (4s1 4p0)

------------------ ------------------- -----------
1.0 x 10 0.85 x 18 0.35 x 0
σ = (1.0 x 10) + (0.85 x 18) + (0.35 x 0)
= 25.30
Now,
Zeff = Z - σ
= 29 - 25.30
= 3.70
(iii) For K-atom:

Electron configuration of K (Z = 19) is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s1

Calculating σ by applying Slater’s rule,

Cu (Z=29): (1s2) (2s2 2p6) (3s2 3p6) (3d10) (4s1 4p0)

------------------ ------------------- -----------
1.0 x 10 0.85 x 18 0.35 x 0

σ = (1.0 x 10) + (0.85 x 8) + (0.35 x 0)

= 16.80
Now,
Zeff = Z - σ
= 19 – 16.80
= 2.20

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Example: Calculate Zeff for the last electron in (i) CI-atom (Z= 17) and
(ii) Cl- ion.
Solution:
(i) For Cl-atom:
Electron configuration of Cl (Z = 17) is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p5
Calculating σ for last electron (i.e. 3p electron) by applying Slater’s rule,
Cl (Z = 17): (1s2) (2s2 2p6) (3s2 3p5)
------- ----------- -----------
1.0 x 2 0.85 x 8 0.35 x 6
σ = (1.0 x 2) + (0.85 x 8) + (0.35 x 6)
= 2 + 6.80 + 2.1
= 10.9

Zeff = Z – σ
= 17 - 10.9
= 6.1
(ii) For Cl- ion:
Electron configuration of Cl (Z = 17) is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p5
Electron configuration of Cl- ion is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6
Calculating σ for last electron (i.e. 3p electron) by applying Slater’s rule,
Cl- (Z = 17): (1s2) (2s2 2p6) (3s2 3p6)
------- ----------- -----------
1.0 x 2 0.85 x 8 0.35 x 7
σ = (1.0 x 2) + (0.85 x 8) + (0.35 x 7)
= 2 + 6.80 + 2.45
= 11.25

Zeff = Z – σ
= 17 - 11.25
= 5.75
Example: Calculate Zeff for the last electron in (i) Na atom (Z = 11) and (ii) Na+ ion.
Solution:
(i) For Na-atom:
Electron configuration of Na (Z = 11) is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s1
Calculating σ for last electron (i.e. 2p electron) by applying Slater’s rule,
Na (Z = 11) : (1s2) (2s2 2p6) (3s1)
------- ----------- ---------
1.0 x 2 0.85 x 8 0.35 x 0
σ = (1.0 x 2) + (0.38 x 8) + (0.35 x 0)
= 8.80

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Now,
Zeff = Z – σ
= 11 – 8.80
= 2.20
(ii) For Na+ ion:
Electron configuration of Na (Z = 11) is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s1
Electron configuration of Na+ ion is 1s2 2s2 2p6
Calculating σ for last electron (i.e. 2p electron) by applying Slater’s rule,
Na+ (Z = 11) : (1s2) (2s2 2p6)
------- -----------
0.85 x 2 0.35 x 7
σ = (0.85 x 2) + (0.35 x 7)
= 1.7 + 2.45
= 4.15
Now,
Zeff = Z – σ
= 11 - 4.15
= 6.85

Example: Calculate σ and Zeff for 3d electron in (i) Mn (Z 25) and (ii) Cu (Z = 29).
Solution:
(i) For Mn-atom:
Electron configuration of Mn (Z = 25) is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d5
Calculating σ by applying Slater’s rule,

Mn (Z=25): (1s2) (2s2 2p6) (3s2 3p6) (3d5) (4s2 4p0)

------------------------------- ---------------- -----------
1.0 x 18 0.35 x 4 not contribute

σ = (1.0 x 18) + (0.35 x 4)

= 19.40
Now,
Zeff = Z - σ
= 25 - 19.40
= 5.60
(ii) For Cu-atom:
Electron configuration of Cu (Z = 29) is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s1 3d10
Calculating σ by applying Slater’s rule,

Cu (Z = 29): (1s2) (2s2 2p6) (3s2 3p6) (3d10) (4s14p0)

------------------------------ -------- ----------
1.0 x 18 0.35 x 9 not contribute
σ = (1.0 x 18) + (0.35 x 9)
= 18 + 3.15 = 21.15

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Now,
Zeff = Z – σ
= 29 - 21.15
= 7.85

Example: Calculate Zeff experienced by an electron residing in K and L shell in Li 3, Be4, B5, C6,
N7, O8, F9 and Ne10 atoms.

(Answer: Li3 : For L shell: σ = 1.7, Zeff =1.3, for K shell: σ = 0.3, Zeff = 2.7, Be4: For L shell: σ 2.05,
Zeff = 1.95, for K shell: σ = 0.3, Zeff = 3.7, B5: For L shell: σ = 2.4, Zeff = 2.6, for K shell: σ = 0.3, Zeff
= 4.7, N7: For L shell: σ = 3.1, Zeff = 3.9, for K shell: σ = 0.3, Zeff = 6.7, O8: For L shell: σ = 3.45, Zeff
= 4.55, for K shell: σ = 0.3, Zeff = 7.7, F9: For L shell: σ = 3.8, Zeff =5.2, for K shell: σ = 0.3, Zeff =
8.7, Ne10: For L shell: σ = 4.15, Zeff = 5.85, for K shell: σ = 0.3, Zeff = 9.7.)

Solution: For C6 atom:

For L shell: Calculating σ for L shell- electron (i.e. 2p electron) by applying Slater’s rule,

C (Z = 6): (1s2) (2s2 2p2)

------- -----------
0.85 x 2 0.35 x 3
σ = (0.85 x 2) + (0.35 x 3)
= 1.7 + 1.05 = 2.75
Now,
Zeff = Z – σ
= 6 - 2.75 = 3.25
For K shell : Calculating σ for K shell electron (i.e. 1s electron) by applying Slater’s rule,
C (Z = 6): (1s2) (2s2 2p2)
------- -----------
0.3 x 1 not contribute
σ = (0.3 x 1) = 0.3
Now,
Zeff = Z – σ
= 6 – 0.3 = 5.7

Example: Calculate effective nuclear charge Z* at the periphery of (i) N-atom (Z = 7),
(ii) Cr atom (Z= 24) and (iii) O2- ion (Z=8).
(Answers: For N-atom : σ = 3.45, Zeff = 3.55 (ii) For K+ ion : σ = 11.6, Zeff = 7.4)
(Note: To calculate screening constant (σ) at periphery of any atoms or ions, consider all
electrons for contribution.)
Solution :
(i) For N atom :
Electron configuration of N (Z = 7) is 1s2 2s2 2p3

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Calculating σ for all the electrons present (i.e. at periphery) by applying Slater’s rule,

N (Z = 7): (1s2) (2s2 2p3)

------- -----------
0.85 x 2 0.35 x 5
σ = (0.85 x 2) + (0.35 x 5)
= 1.7 + 1.75 = 3.45

Now,
Zeff = Z – σ
= 7- 3.45
= 3.55
(ii) For Cr atom :
Electron configuration of Cr (Z=24) is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s1 3d5
Calculating σ for all the electrons present (1.e. at periphery) by applying Slater’s rule,

Cr (Z=24): (1s2) (2s2 2p6) (3s2 3p6) (3d5) (4s1 4p0)

------------------ ------------------- -----------
1.0 x 10 0.85 x 13 0.35 x 1

σ = (1.0 x 10) + (0.85 x 13) + (0.35 x 1)

= 10 + 11.05 + 0.35 = 21.40
Now,
Zeff = Z - σ
= 24 - 21.40
= 2.6

(iii) For O2- ion:

Electron configuration of O (Z= 8) is 1s2 2s2 2p4
Electron configuration of O2- ion is 1s2 2s2 2p6
Calculating σ for all the electrons present (i.e. at periphery) by applying Slater’s rule,

O2- (Z=8): (1s2) (2s2 2p6)

---------- -----------
0.85 x 2 0.35 x 8

σ = (0.85 x 2) + (0.35 x 8)
= 1.7 + 2.8
= 4.5
Now,
Zeff = Z - σ
= 8 - 4.5
= 3.5

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Example: Calculate σ and effective nuclear charge (Zeff) for 1s electron in (i) Nitrogen atom
(Z = 7) and (ii) Helium atom (Z = 2) ). (Answers: (ii) For He-atom: σ = 0.3, Zeff = 1.7)

Solution:
(i) For N-atom:
Electron configuration of N (Z=7) is 1s2 2s2 2p3
Calculating σ by applying Slater’s rule,
(According to Slater’s rule number 5)

N(Z=7): (1s2) (2s2 2p3)

--------- -----------------------------------------------------------
0.3 x1 not contribute (according to Slater’s rule no. 5)
σ = 0.3 x 1
= 0.3
Now,
Zeff = Z - σ
= 7 - 0.3
= 6.7

Ionization Energy:

The amount of energy required to remove an electron from the valence-shell of the
isolated gaseous atom of the element to convert the atom into the gaseous cation is called
ionization energy (IE). Thus:
M (g) - e- → M+(g) ∆H= Energy required----(i)
=IE of M atom
(Endothermic reaction)
Since IE is the energy required, it is represented with a positive sign. The removal of an electron
from a gaseous atom is an endothermic process, since it requires energy.
IE values are expressed in electron volts per atom (eV/ atom), kilo calories per mole
(kcal/mole) or Kilo joules per mole (kJ/ mole). These energy units are related as:
1 eV/ atom=96.4705kJ/ mole=23.06 Kcal/mole
* Successive ionization energies:
IE defined by equation (i) is called first ionization energy (IEI), since it corresponds to the
removal of one electron only. IE2 is the amount of energy required to remove an electron
from M+(g) ion, IE3 is the energy required to remove an electron from M2+(g) ion. In this way IE4,
IE5, etc. can also be defined. Thus:
M(g) - e- → M+(g), ∆H= +IE1
+ - 2+
M (g) - e → M (g), ∆H= +IE2
M2+(g) - e- → M3+(g), ∆H= +IE3

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IE2, IE3, IE4 etc. are called successive ionization energies of the neutral gaseous atom. It has
Been observed that for a given element M (g), the magnitude of successive ionization energies
are in the increasing order: IE1< IE2< IE3<……. .
The above order of successive ionization energies can be explained as follows:
(i) Explanation based on the size of the atom or cation:
The magnitude of ionization energy increases with the decrease in the size of the atom or
cation from which the electron is being removed. Thus , since the size of M +(g) , M2+(g),
M3+(g)………….decreases in the order M(g)> M(g)+1>M(g)+2 >M(g)+3>--------------, the successive I.E.
increase in the order IE1<IE2< IE3 <IE4<---------------

(ii) Explanation based on the effective nuclear charge experienced by the electron to be
removed:

Effective nuclear charge (Zeff) increases as an electron is removed from a gaseous atom or a
gaseous cation. For Example, the values of Zeff experienced by 2p1 electron in N (N = 2s2
2p3), N+(N+ = 2s2 2p2) and N2+(N2+=2s2 2p1) are in the increasing order (N=3.9, N+ = 4.25, N+2
= 4.60). With the increase in the value of Zeff from N→ N+ → N2+, the value of successive
ionization energies also increases

For example

Li(g) - e- ----------> Li(g)+, IE1= 520.3 kJ/mole

Li(g)+ - e------------> Li(g)2+, IE2 = 7298.1 kJ/mole

Li(g)2+ - e------------> Li(g)3+, IE3 = 11814.9 kJ/mole

In above reaction, the successive ionization energy is always higher than the preceding one
(i.e.IE1<IE2< IE3<IE4< …………). Since, the constant nuclear charge acts on successive
decreasing the number of electrons resulting in successive reduction in their electronic
repulsion and increase in average nuclear attraction. So, the electron cloud remaining on
the cation becomes more compact and more strongly bound and thus for the removal of
successive electrons more energy is required. Therefore, successive ionization energy is
always higher than preceding one.

Factors affecting the magnitude of ionization energy:

Following are the important factors which affect the magnitude of ionization energy of
the elements:
(1) Nuclear charge: For the species having different charges the force of attraction between
the nucleus and the outer most valence shell electron increases with the increase of nuclear

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charge and hence more energy is required to remove the outer most valance shell electron
from the atom. Thus, with the increase of nuclear charge ionization energy increases.
Ionization energy of Li+ ion (1s2) is greater than that of He atom (1s2). The I.E. of Li+=7298.1
kJ/mole and He = 2372.3 kJ/mole. Both the species have different nuclear charges (Li+ = 3,
He = 2), but the number of electrons in both the species is the same (Li + =3-1=2, He =2). Due
to greater nuclear charge on Li+2ion, the force of attraction between the nucleus and the
outer most shell electron cloud increases and hence the value of ionization energy also
increases. Therefore, ionization energy of Li+ ion is greater than that of He-atom.
(2) Size of the atom or ion: Greater is the size of the atom or ion, more far is the outer most
valance shell electron from the nucleus and hence lesser is the force of attraction between
the nucleus and outer most valence shell electron and lesser the amount of energy will be
required to remove the outer most valence shell electron. So lesser will be the ionization
energy of the atoms or its ion. Thus, the magnitude of ionization energy of an atom or ion is
inversely proportional to its size. Thus, the size of atom or ion is M(g) > M+(g )>M+2(g),
so IE1< IE2< IE3.
e.g. Li → r = 1.23 Å, IE = 520.3 KJ/mole
Li+ → r =0.68 Å, IE = 7298.1 KJ/mole
(3) Principal quantum number (n): The principal quantum number determines the distance
of electron from nucleus. As the value of principal quantum number increases the distance
of an electron from nucleus increases and hence attraction of nucleus to outermost valence
shell electron decreases, as the attraction decreases the ionization energy decreases. Thus,
the large value of principal quantum number n, the lower is the ionization energy.
e.g. for Mg-atom (1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2) the value of IE3 is much greater than that of IE1 and
IE2. (IE1= 737.7, IE2 =1450.7, IE3 =7732.8 KJ/mole). Here, IE1 and IE2 are due to removal of
electron from 2p-orbital, where n=2.Therefore, with the decrease in the value of principal
quantum number, the value of I.E. increases.
IE3 value for Be-atom (1s2 2s2) is much greater than IE3 value of B-atom (1s2 2s2 2p1). (IE3
for Be =14848.7 KJ/mole, IE3 for B-atom =3659.8 KJ/mole) IE3 for Be-atom is the energy
required to remove an electron from 1s-orbital which has a lower value of n (=1) while IE3 for
B-atom is the energy required to remove an electron from 2s orbital which has a higher
value of n (=2). With the increase of the value of n of the orbital from which the electron is
to be removed, the value of IE3 decreases. Thus, IE3 for B-atom is much lower than IE3 for Be-
atom.
(4) Shielding effect or screening effect: The valence shell electrons in a multi electron atom
is attracted by nucleus and repelled by the electron of inner shells. The combine effect of
this attractive and repulsive force acting on the valence shell electron is that valence shell
electron suffers less attraction from nucleus. This is known as screening effect or shielding
effect. Due to shielding effect produced by inner shell electron, the force of attraction,

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between nucleus and outer most valence shell electron decreases and hence I.E. decreases.
Thus, with increase of shielding effect the magnitude of I.E. decreases.
(5) Energy of the orbital from which the electron is to be removed: The relative order of
energy of s, p, d and f orbital of a given nth shell is as ns < np < nd < nf. This order shows that
the electron residing in these orbital’s can be removed will be as ns < np < nd < nf. This order
clearly indicates that to remove an electron from f-orbital of a given shell will be the easiest
while to remove the same from s-orbital belonging to the same shell will be the most
difficult. i.e. the amount of energy required to remove an electron from f-orbital is minimum
while that required to remove an electron from s-orbital is maximum. Thus the I.E. of an
electron in s, p, d and f-orbital are in the order: ns > np > nd > nf.
(6) Half- filled and completely filled orbital: According to Hund’s rules, atoms with Half-
filled or completely filled shells are more stable and hence more energy is needed to remove
an electron from such orbital. This means that I.E. of an atom having half-filled or completely
filled orbital is higher than expected. The three elements of group VA (N, P and As) having
greater I.E. than VIA group (O, S and Se) lying in the same group.

N (Z=7) :1s2 2s2 2p3 Half-filled shell, IE= 1402.3 KJ/mole

Ne (Z=10) : 1s2 2s2 2p6 completely filled shell, IE =2080.3 KJ/mole

Variation of IE values in main group elements:

(a) Variation in a period: On going from left to right, in a period of main group elements of
the periodic table, the nuclear charge increases by +1 at each next element. The increase in
nuclear charge increases the electrostatic force of attraction between the Nucleus and the
valence shell electron and hence the magnitude of IE increases. Thus, ongoing from left to
right the IE values increases with the successive increase in the magnitude of nuclear
charge. Consequently, if we consider the IE values of the elements of 2 nd period, the
completely filled 2s orbital in Be-atom (Be=2s2) is more stable than 2s2 2p1 configuration of
the next element. B-atom (B=2s1 2p1) and half-filled 2p orbital of N-atom (N=2s2 2p3) are
more stable than 2s2 2p4 configuration of next element O-atom (O=2s2 2p4), both these
elements (i.e. Be and N) have greater IE values than B and O-atoms respectively. Thus, the
actual order of IE values of the elements of 2nd period becomes Li < B < Be < C < O < N < F <
Ne. Similarly, the actual order of IE values of the elements of 3rdperiod is: Na < Al < Mg < Si
< S < P < Cl < Ar. It may be seen that in each period, alkali metals have the lowest IE values
while the noble gases have the highest IE values. The highest values for noble gases can be
explained on the basis of the fact that greater amount of energy is required to remove an
electron from the highly stable8-electron configuration (ns2 np6).
(b) Variation in a group: On descending a group IE values of the elements go on
decreasing. The following two explanation have been suggested:

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(i) On proceeding down the group, the size of the atoms and nuclear charge, both increase
simultaneously. The increase in size of the atoms tends to decrease the magnitude of
ionization energies, while the increase in nuclear charge tends to increase the magnitude
of ionization energies. Thus, the increase in the size of atoms dominates the increase in the
nuclear charge and hence IE values of the elements gradually go on decreasing down the
group.
(ii) As we move down a group, the number of inner-shell electrons (i.e. intervening
electrons) increases and hence the magnitude of shielding effect caused by these electrons
on the valence shell electron increases. With the increase of the magnitude of shielding
effect, the ionization energy decreases.
Variation of ionization energy of the elements of the elements of different groups :
The variation of ionization energy of the elements of main group elements, belonging to
IA to VIIA groups and noble gases is discussed below:
Group IA elements (Alkali metals): Atoms of these elements have largest radii in their
respective periods and have the lowest value of ionization energy. Ongoing down, the
group from Li to Cs the ionization energy decreases.
Due to lowest ionization energy of alkali metals, these metals can easily lose their ns1
electron and can thus form M+ ions quite easily. Since M+ ion has stable noble gas
configuration viz. ns2(for Li+) or ns2 np6 (for Na+, K+, Rb+, Cs+) in the valence shell, the energy
required to pull out an electron from M+ ion to converted this ion into M2+ ion is very high
and hence ordinary M+ ion is not convert in to M+2 ion. Consequently, the chemistry of
alkali metals is the chemistry of M+ ions and these metals from ionic compounds which
contain alkali metals as M+ ions.
Group IIA elements (alkaline earth metals):
The first and second ionization energy values decrease on going from Be to Ra.
Elements: Be Mg Ca Sr Ba Ra
1st 899.5 737.7 589.8 549.5 502.9 509.0
I.E.(KJ/mole)
2nd 1757.1 1450.7 1146.0 1064.0 965.0 979.0
I.E.(KJ/mole)

The ionization energies of alkaline earth metals are low. They should lose one electron
from ns orbital easily and hence form M+ ions. However, these metals prefer to form M+2
ions and not M+ ions. This abnormal behavior of the metals can be explained by studying
the energy change involved in the conversion of CaCl(s) to CaCl2(s).
2 CaCl(s) → CaCl2(s) + Ca(s)
In this conversion heat equal to (-160+ S) KJmol-1 is released. Here, S=heat of sublimation of
calcium. Since the energy is a negative quantity, the conversion of CaCl (s) to CaCl2(s) is

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spontaneous. i.e. Ca prefer to form Ca+2 ion and not ca+ ion. The greater stability of CaCl2
over CaCl is also confirmed by the fact that the lattice energy of CaCl2 (=2200 KJmol-1) is
greater than that of CaCl (=720 KJmol-1). The metal of these group never forms M3+cations,
since the value of 3nd ionization potential is very high as third electron has to be removed
from a highly stable ns2 or ns2 np6 configuration of M2+cation.
Since the 2nd ionization energy of Be-atom is the highest (=1757.1 KJmol-1), it does not
lose the two electrons from ns orbital readily to form Be+2 ion, Accordingly, Be does not
form ionic compounds readily. Rather, its compounds with O2 , Cl2 , N2 , S etc. are more
covalent in nature than the corresponding compounds of Mg, Ca, Sr and Ba .

Elements of group IIIA:

IE values of the elements of Group IIIA are as B =880.6, Al=577.6, Ga=578.8, In= 558.3 and
Tl=589.3 KJ/mole. The IE of B is highest in the group , since its atomic radius is the smallest
(B=0.85 Å, Al=1.43 Å, Ga=1.35 Å, In = 1.67 Å ,Tl=1.70 Å) and the shielding of the nuclear
charge by the intervening 1s2 electrons is the lowest (B=1s2 2s2 2p1).The sharp decrease
from B to Al is due to an appreciable increase in atomic radius and effective shielding of the
nuclear charge by the intervening 2s2 and 2p2 electrons (A1 = 2,2s2p6,3s2p1). In case of Ga,
there are ten 3d electrons in its inner shell viz. 3rd shell (Ga = 2,8,3s2p6d10,4s2p1). Since d-
electrons shield the nuclear charge less effectively than the s- and p-electrons, the outer
electron i.e. (4p1 electron) in Ga is held fairly strongly by the nucleus. Consequently, the IE
value of Ga remains almost the same as that of Al. In case of In, since the number of d-
electron viz., 4d electrons (In = 2,8,18,4s2p6d10,5s2p1) is the same as in 3d orbitals of Ga,
their screening effect also remains same. However, since the size increases as we move
from Ga to In, the IE value decreases from Ga to In. The last element viz. Tl has fourteen 4f-
electrons (Tl = 2,8,18,4s2p6d10f14,5s2p6d10,6s2p1). Since the shielding effect of f-electrons is
much smaller than that of d-electrons, and also since there is only a slight increase in
atomic size from In to Tl, the outer electrons in Tl are held quite firmly and hence the value
of IE shows a marginal increase, when we go from In to Tl.

Although the nuclear charge of elements is larger and their size is smaller than that of the
elements of group II-A, the first ionization energies of these elements are lower than those
of the elements of Group II-A. This is due to the fact that the p-electrons (Group III-A) are
less penetrating and more shielded than s-electrons (Group II-A), i.e. p-electrons, are at a
greater distance from the nucleus of the s-electrons and held less tightly with the nucleus,
they can be removed more easily than the s-electrons.

In this group, the IE1, IE2 and IE3is very high for Boron. Hence, boron is notable to exist as
B+3ionin its compounds. This is because of its extremely small size and because of the fact

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that its valance electrons are not effectively shielded from the nuclear charge by the
intervening electrons.
Due to smaller value of IE3 for Al, Ga and In, 2723, 2942 and 2682 KJ/mole respectively,
these elements have relatively higher tendency to give M+3 ions under suitable conditions.
Thus Al, Ga and in prefer to form ionic compounds in which these elements are present as
Al+3, Ga+3 and In+3respectively.
Elements of group IV-A: In this group the values of IE of C, Si, Ge and Sn shows regular
decrease from C to Sn, but the value of IE for Pb shows a marginal increase. This marginal
increase is because of following two factors:

(i) Fourteen 4f-electrons present in the inner configuration of Pb (Pb=

2,8,18,4s2p6d10f14,5s2p6d10,6s2p2) shield the nuclear charge less effectively than the 5d-
electrons.
(ii) There is only a marginal increase in the atomic radius as we move from Sn to Pb (Sn =
1.4 A0, Pb = 1.47 A0).

Elements of group V-A: The ionization energy values of these elements decreases as we
move down the group from N to Bi (N = 1402.3 KJ/mole, P = 1011.8, As = 944.0 Sb =
831.6, Bi = 703.3).

Elements of group VI-A: In this group IE values decreases as we move down the group
from O to Po (O = 1314.0, S = 999.62, Se = 940.9, Te = 869.3, Po = 812.0 KJ/mole).

Elements of group VII-A (Halogens): The atoms of these elements have smallest radii in
their respective periods. Therefore, these elements have the largest values of their
ionization energy.

Noble gases: The ionization energy of noble gases is very high. These values are higher
than even those of halogens. Their high values are due to the presence of stable ns 2np6
configuration in their valence shell. These values decrease with the increase in Vander
walls radii of the atoms of these elements when we move down the group from, He to Rn.

Ionization energies of iso-electronic species:

We know that:
(i) The size (r) of iso-electronic species decrease with increase of their atomic number (Z).
i.e. r ∝ 1/Z or Z∝1/r.
(ii) The magnitude of ionization energy (IE) of an atom decreases with the increase of its
size (r), i.e. IE ∝ 1/r.
On combining these two relations, we can write IE ∝ Z. i.e. the ionization energies of
isoelectronic species increase with the increase of an atomic number. For example, the IE

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of iso-electronic species viz. Ca+2 (Z = 20), Cl- (Z = 17), K+ (Z = 19) and S2- (Z = 16) are in the
order: S2-< Cl- < K+ < Ca2+. All these species contain 18 electrons.

To find out the order of the second IE values of the elements of 2 nd period:
The successive increase in the magnitude of the nuclear charge from Li to Ne increases
the second or first IE values of the elements of 2nd period. The order for M+ (g) cation is
i.e. Li+< Be+< B+< C+ < N+< O+< F+< Ne+.
The experimental values for M+ (g) → M2+(g), process in KJ/mole is Li = 7298.1, Be+ =
1757.1, B+ = 2427.0, C+ = 2352.6, N+ = 2856.1, O+ = 3388.2, F+ = 3374.2 and Ne+ = 3952.3.
However, suggest that the actual order is Be+< C+< B+ < N+< F+ < O+< Ne+< Li+.
This can be explained by considering the valance-shell configurations of M+ cations given
as: Li+, 1s2, Be+ = 2s1, B = 2s2, C = 2s22p1, N+ = 2s22p2, O+ = 2s22p3, F+ = 2s22p4 and Ne+ =
2s22p5.
Since the value of principal quantum number for the 1st orbital in Li+ ion is minimum (=1)
maximum amount of energy is required to remove an electron from this ion. i.e. IE value
for Li+ ion is the highest. Due to the extra stability associated with the completely filled 2s-
orbital in B+ ion (2s2) and half-filled 2p orbital in O+ ion (2s22p3), these two ions have
higher IE values than the next ions, namely C+ (2s22p1) and F+ (2s22p4) ions respectively.
Thus, order of IE values is well explained.
Difference between ionization potential and electrode potential of a metal:
Main Difference between these two properties of the metal is that ionization potential
is concerned with the formation of a gaseous metal ion from the metal atom in the solid
state.
M(s) – e- → M+(g)
On the other hand, the electrode potential is concerned with the formation of a hydrated
metal ion from the metal atom in the solid state.
Electron Affinity (EA):
Definition: Electron affinity is defined as the amount of energy released when an extra
electron is added to isolated gaseous atom or ion in its lowest energy state to produce an
anion is called its electron affinity (EA).
Xo (g) + e-→ X-(g), H = Energy released
= EA of X-atom
(Exothermic process)
The addition of an electron to an atom is exothermic process. Since, EA is energy
involved in adding an electron to an atom, it is also called enthalpy of electron
attachment. Again since, energy is released, it should be represented with negative (-)
sign, but unfortunately it is represented with positive (+) sign.

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 The addition of first electron is called first electron affinity, EA 1. It represents energy
released. So, it is called exothermic electron affinity. Just as I.E. is measure of the
tendency of an atom to change into an anion. Greater is the amount of energy released;
greater is the electron affinity of an atom. e.g. consider the electron affinity of Cl-atom it
is 348.8 KJ/mole in the gaseous state it is defined as,
Cl (g) + e- → Cl-(g), H =Electron affinity of Cl (g)
= Energy released
= +348.8 KJ/mole

Relation between EA of X(g) atom and IE of X-(g) ion:

EA of X-(g) - atom is defined by the exothermic process,
X0 (g) + e-→ X-(g), H = energy released = EA of X (g) atom
-
While IE of X (g) ion is defined by the endothermic process,
X-(g)→ X (g) + e- , H = energy required = IE of X-(g), ion.
These two equations show that:
-EA of X (g) atom = IE of X-(g) ion
Since these reactions are opposite to each other the magnitude of EA of X (g) and IE of X-
(g) ion are same, but have opposite signs, because in one energy is released while in
another energy is required.

Second electron affinity: EA2

Second electron affinity, EA2 of a gaseous element M (g) is the amount of energy
required to add an electron to the uninegative gaseous ion of that element, (M + (g) ion).
Thus:
M (g) + e- → M-(g), H = energy released = +EA1

M-(g) + e- → M2-(g), H = energy required = -EA2

Since EA1 (energy released) is shown with +ve sign, EA2 (energy required) is shown with
a –ve
sign. Thus, EA1 is exothermic process, while EA2 is endothermic process.

EA2 represents energy required. Why?

When an electron is added to an M-(g) energy is required, since electron being added
against the electrostatic force of repulsion, existing between –ve charge on M-(g) ion.
Thus, in the process of adding one electron to M-(g) ion, energy is required and not
released, as in case of adding one mole electron in M(g) atom. So EA2 is endothermic
process.

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Example: Calculate the magnitude of energy involved in the conversion of (a) O (g) atom
to O2-(g) ion (b) S (g) atom to S2-(g) ion. Predict whether the given conversion is an
endothermic process.
Solution: (a): The conversion of O (g) atom to O2-(g) ion can be shown as:
O (g) + 2e- → O2- (g)
The above reaction actually takes place through the following two steps:
O (g) + e- → O-(g), EA1 = +141.1 KJ/mole
O-(g) + e- → O2- (g) , EA2 = -844.0 KJ/mol
O (g) + 2e- → O2- (g) , ΔH = EA1 + EA2 = (+141.1-844.0)KJ/mole
=-702.9 KJ/mole
2-
Since ΔH has –ve sign, the conversion of O (g) to O (g) requires energy equal to702.9
KJ/mole. It is endothermic process.

(b) The conversion of S (g) atom to S-2(g) ion can be shown as

S (g) + 2e- → S2-(g)
The above reaction actually takes place in two steps:

S (g) + e- → S-(g), EA1 =+200.43 KJ/mole

S-(g) +e- → S2-(g), EA2 =-338.00 KJ/mole

S (g) + 2e- → S2-(g), ΔH = + EA1+(- EA2) = (+200.43-338.0)KJ/mole

= -132.57 KJ/mole
So, this conversion also requires energy. Therefore, it is endothermic process.
Example: The amount of energy released when one million of atoms of iodine in vapor
state are converted to iodine ion, I-(g) is 4.9×10-13 J, according to the reaction
I (g) + e- → I-(g)
Express the electron affinity of iodine in terms of KJ/mole and eV/atom. (Z = 6.02 ×10 23
gm/mole)
Solution: EA of iodine is the amount of energy released when one mole or 6.02×10 23
atoms of iodine in the gaseous state are converted into I-(g) ions. Thus:
Amount of energy released when 1 million or 106 atoms of iodine are converted into
I-(g) =4.9× 10-13J
Amount of energy released, when one mole of iodine or 6.02×1023 atoms are
converted to I-(g) ions.
106 atoms of iodine required = 4.9× 10-13J
6.02 ×1023 atoms required =?

6.02 ×1023×4.9× 10-13

= 29.5×104 J =295 KJ/mole
106

Now since 96.3 KJ/mole =1eV/atom

295 KJ/mole=?
1X295/96.3 = 3.06 eV/atom

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 Example: The electron affinity of chlorine is 349 KJ/mole. How much energy in KJ is
released when 1 gm of chlorine is converted completely into Cl-(g) ions?
Solution: Electron affinity of chlorine is the amount of energy released when 1 mole or
35.5 gm of chlorine in the gaseous state are converted into Cl-(g) ions.
Thus:
Amount of energy released when 35.5 gm of chlorine are converted into Cl -(g) = 349
KJ/mole.
Amount of energy released when 1 gm of chlorine is converted into Cl -(g) ions
=349/35.5 KJ/mole=9.83 KJ/mole
Important note: when two atoms of an elements, in the gaseous state (2X (g)), gain two
electrons, to from two monovalent anions (2X (g)), the energy released in this process is
equal to the double of the electron affinity energy of that element. For example, in the
process,
2 Cl (g) + 2e- → 2 Cl-(g)
Energy released = -2× EA of Cl-atom
= -2× 349 KJ/mole = -698 KJ/mole
Here, (-) sign indicates the release of energy in the above process.
Factors affecting the magnitude of electron affinity:
The factors affecting the magnitude of electron affinity are discussed below:
(1) Size of the atom: In case of smaller atoms, the attraction of the nucleus for the
electron to be added is stronger. Thus, smaller is the size of atom, greater is electron
affinity.
(2) Nuclear charge: Greater is the magnitude of nuclear charge of elements (along a
period) stronger is the attraction of its nucleus for the electron to be added. Thus,
with the increase in the magnitude of nuclear charge, electron affinity also
increases.
(3) Electronic configuration of the atom: The elements of group IIA and IIB either do
not accept the electron being added to them or have a very little tendency to accept
electron. So, they show zero EA values even if they accept the electron, they do not
liberate energy; rather they absorb some energy in the process of adding the
electron to them. i.e. they have negative (endothermic) values of EA.
EA values of N and P atoms are very low. This is because of the presence of half-
filled np orbital’s in their valence shell (N=2s2 2p2, P= 3s2 3p3), these half-filled
orbitals, being very stable, have very little tendency to accept any extra electron to
be added to them. Thus, EA values of N and P are very small.
Noble gases have stable ns2 np6 configuration (except Helium, He=1s2
configuration) and hence the atom of these gases, either don’t accept any extra
electron or have a little tendency to accept the electron. Thus, these elements have
nearly zero or slightly negative EA values.
Variation of electron affinity in main group elements of the periodic table:
(a) Variation in a period: On moving from alkali metals to halogens in a period, the size
of the atoms decrease and the nuclear charge increase both these factors increase
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 the atom has a greater tendency to attract the electron toward itself. Thus, the
electron affinity values go on increase when we move from alkali metals to
halogens.
(b) Variation in a group: On moving down a group, both the size of the atom and the
nuclear charge increase. The increase in atomic size tends to decrease the EA values,
while the increase in nuclear charge tends to increase the EA values. The net result is
that the effect produced by outweighs the effect produced by the progressive
increase in nuclear charge and thus the EA goes on decrease as +Ve move from top
to bottom in a group.
The electron affinity of O and F are less than those of S and Cl respectively. Due
to small size of O and F atoms, as compared to the size of S and Cl atoms
respectively, the addition of an extra electron to O and F atom produce high
electron density round them. The high electron density produced screens the
nucleus and hence nuclear charge is decreased. i.e. the repulsion between the
electrons already present in the relatively compact 2p-orbitals of the valence-shell of
these atoms [4 in O-atom (O= 2s2 2p4) and S in F-atom (F=2s2 2p5) ] and the extra
electron being added to these atoms to get O- and F- ions increase. Due to the strong
electron – electron repulsion, O and F atoms show lesser tendency to attract an
electron towards them to from O- and F- ions respectively and hence the electron
affinity values of these elements become less than those of S and Cl atoms
respectively.

Variation of electron affinity values of elements of different group:

The variation of EA values of elements of groups IA, IIA, IIB, IIIA, IVA, VIIA and noble
is discussed below:
Elements of group IA (alkali metals): Since the atomic radii of the atoms of alkali metals
increase as we more down the group, the EA values of these elements decrease in same
direction.
Elements of group IIA and IIB: The atom of the elements of both these group, either do
not accept the electron being added to them or have a very little tendency to accept the
electron. When they do not accept the electron, they show zero EA value.
Element of IIIA and IVA: EA value the element these groups do not show the expected
decreasing trend, as we more down the group.
Element of group VA: EA values of these elements do not show a regular trend. EA
value of N and P are very law. This is because of the presence of half-filled orbital in
their valence-shell.
Element of group VIA: EA values decreases gradually down the group from S to Po. EA
value of O- atom is lower than that of S- atom although it is expected to be higher. This
because of small size of O–atom compared to S-atom and decrease in nuclear charge is
due to addition of extra electron to O-atom as electron density increases.

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Element of group VIIA: Since the atomic radii of the atom of halogens are the smallest
in each period, the element has maximum tendency to give an electron to form X-g ion.
Thus, halogens have highest EA values. EA values of F are lower than that of Cl. This is
because small size of F compared to Cl and high electron density due to addition of extra
electron and decrease in nuclear charge
Noble gases: Noble gases have stable ns2np6 configuration. Therefore, they have either
close to zero or slightly negative EA values.

Electronegativity:
Different definitions and methods for its calculation are given below:

(i) Pauling’s approach (1932):

Definition: Electronegativity of an atom of an element in a molecule is its
relative tendency to attract the shared electron pair towards itself. The electronegativity
of atom is represented by χ.
Pauling calculated the value of electronegativity of the element by the method in
which, he considered the AB covalent molecule formed from A2 and B2 covalent
molecules, Thus,
½A2 + ½B2 → AB ---- ----- ------ (I)

It is also represented as A-B, A-A and B-B bonds. The bond dissociation energy of
A-B bond, EA-B is always greater than geometrical means of EA-A and EB-B
So, EA-B > (EA-A ×EB-B) ½
The difference between EA-B and (EA-A ×EB-B)½ is called ionic resonance energy of
A-B bond and it’s shown as ∆A-B.
∆A-B = EA-B - (EA-A ×EB-B) ½ ---- ----- ----- (ii)
Or
(∆A-B)= [EA-B - (EA-A ×EB-B) ½]½ ---- ----- ---- (iii)
Pauling further suggested that the square root of ∆B-B is the measure of ionic
character of A-B covalent bond, with increase of (∆A-B) ½, the amount of ionic character
increases.
∴ (∆A-B) ½α Amount of ionic character in A-B bond ---- ---- ---- (iV)

Now difference in electronegativity value of A and B atoms (i.e. χA-XB, if χA > χB,) also
increases the ionic character of A-B bond

∴ (χA-χB) α Amount of ionic character in A-B bond --- --- --- ---- (v)

By comparing equation (iV) and (v), we get

(χA-χB) α (∆A-B) ½

∴ (χA-χB) = K (∆A-B) ½……….. ……………… ……….. (vi)

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Where K is constant

Now substituting the value of (∆A-B) ½ from equation (iii), equation (vi) becomes:

∴ (χA-χB) = K [EA-B-(EA-A×EB-B) ½]½

If bond dissociation energies are expressed in Kcal, the value of K =0.182 is found.

∴ (χA-χB) = 0.182 [EA-B-(EA-A×EB-B) ½]½ ---- ---- ---- (Vii)

This equation (Vii) is called Pauling’s equation. Pauling assumed the Electronegativity of
H-atom to be equal to 2.1 taking as standard and calculated the value of
Electronegativity for other elements.

Example: Calculate the Electronegativity of carbon atom from the data given as
EH-H=104.2Kcal/mole, EC-C= 83.1 Kcal/mole, EC-H= 98.8 Kcal/mole and χH=2.1
Solution: We have equation:
(χA-χB) = 0.182 [EA-B-(EA-A×EB-B) ½]½

(χC-χH) = 0.182 [EC-H-(EC-C×EH-H) ½]½

χC-2.1 = 0.182[98.8 – (83.1 × 104.2)½]½

=0.182(98.8-93.05)½

=0.43

χC = 2.53

(2) Allred and Rochow’s scale (1958): Allred and Rochow’s suggested that
Electronegativity of an element, A can be calculated with the help of the following
equation:

(χA)AR = 0.359× Zeff/r2+ 0.744

Where (χA) AR = Electronegativity of atom A on Allred and Rochow’s scale

Zeff = effective nuclear charge on periphery
Zeff = Z-σ, where Z = Atomic number
σ= Screening or shielding constant
Effective nuclear charge can be calculated by using Slater’s rules. They are given below

(i) Write the electron configuration of the atom /ion and arranged the following
groupings.
(1s) (2s2p) (3s3p) (3d) (4s4p) (4d) (4f) ------------------------

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(2) The contribution for σ of ns np electrons,
(a) 0.35 For each electron in ns np grouping (except H-atom, it is 0.30).
(b) 0.85 For each electron in (n-1) and penultimate shell.
(c) 1.00 For each electron in (n-2) and lower all electrons.

Example: Calculate the electron affinity of Lead following Allred- Rochow procedure.
Use the following data: Covalent radius of Lead = 1.53 Å and atomic number of Lead =
82.
Solution: We know that the electronic configuration of Pb (Z=82) is:
1s22s22p63s23p63d104s24p64d104f14, 5s25p65d10, 6s26p2
(60) (18) (4)

According to Slater’s rule:

𝜎 for all the electrons present in the electronic configuration of
Pb-atom = (4X0.35) + (18X0.85) + (60X1.0)
= 76.70
Zeff at the periphery of Pb-atom = Z- 𝜎
= 82-76.70
= 5.30
2
χPb = 0.359X5.30/ (1.53) + 0.744
χPb = 1.55
(i) Mulliken’s Approach: According to Mulliken, the average of ionization energy and
EA of an atom is the measure of electronegativity. He proposed that the
Electronegativity of an atom can be calculated with the following equation:
χA= 0.374 [(IE) A + (EA) A/2] + 0.17
Or
χA= 0.187 [(IE) A + (EA) A] + 0.17

Where χA = electronegativity of atom A

(IE)A = Ionization energy of atom A
(EA)A = Electron affinity of atom A
This equation is used when IE and EA values are given in electron volt (eV).

Example: Calculate the electronegativity of fluorine atom, given that ionization energy
of F-atom = 17.41 eV and electron affinity of F-atom = 3.45 eV.
Solution: According to Mulliken’s method, equation for electronegativity is,
χA = 0.187 [(IE) A + (EA) A] + 0.17
χF = 0.187 [(IE) F + (EA) F] + 0.17
χF = 0.187 [17.41+ 3.45] + 0.17
χF = 4.07

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 Example: Calculate the electronegativity of Cl- atom. Given that ionization energy of Cl-
atom = 13.0 eV and electron affinity of Cl-atom = 4.0 eV.
Solution: By using Mullikan’s method,
χCl = 0.187 [(IE)Cl + (EA)Cl] + 0.17
= 0.187 [13.0+ 4.0] + 0.17
= 3.35

Factors affecting the magnitude of electronegativity:

The factors affecting the magnitude of electronegativity are discussed below:
(1) Size of the atom: Smaller atom has greater tendency to attract two shared electron pair
toward it and hence has greater electronegativity than a smaller atom.
(2) Oxidation state of the element: If an atom shows many positive oxidations states the size
of the atom decreases with the increase in its oxidation state. Thus, the size of Fe, Fe+2
and Fe+3 is in the order: Fe> Fe+2> Fe+3. Now, if smaller is the size of an atom or ion
greater is its electronegativity. Thus, the electronegativity of an element which shows
many oxidation states is directly proportional to the magnitude of its positive oxidation
state. Thus, the electronegativity of the Fe, Fe+2 and Fe+3 is in increasing order: Fe (= 1.80)
< Fe+2(= 1.83) <Fe+3(= 1.96).
(3) Effective nuclear charge of the element: The electronegativity of an element is
proportional tom the magnitude of effective nuclear charge at the periphery of the atom
of that element. Thus, with increase in magnitude of effective nuclear charge of an
element, the electronegativity of that element also increases.
(4) Electropositive character of elements: The elements which are highly electropositive
have low values of electronegativity and the elements which have very weak
electropositive character have very high values of electronegativity.
(5) Ionization energy and electro affinity: The average of ionization energy and electro
affinity of an atom is the measure of its electronegativity. Thus, higher is the value of IE
and EA of an atom; higher is the electronegativity of that atom.
If an atom has high IE then it is very difficult to remove most loosely bonded electron
from that atom and it shows high EA. Thus, the atoms of the elements which have
higher value of ionization energy (IE) and electron affinity (EA) also have higher values of
electronegativity.
(6) Type of hybridization undergone by the central atom: The electronegativity of an atom
having hybrid orbital with greater S-character would be high. E.g. the electronegativity of
C-atom in methane (CH4), Ethylene (C2H4) and acetylene (C2H2) varies with the change of
the type of hybridization undergone by in this molecule. In these molecules C-atom is sp3,
sp2 and sp-hybridized respectively. The S-character in sp, sp2 and sp3 hybrid orbital is 25%,
33% and 50% respectively. With increase in the percentage of S-character in hybrid
orbital electronegativity of C-atom also increases. Thus, of C-atom in CH4, C2H4 and C2H2 is
in the increasing order as CH4< C2H4<C2H2. With increase in the electronegativity of C-
atom, the electron pair-accepting power of C-atom in these molecules also increases in
the same direction. So acidic character of this molecule is in the order: CH 4< C2H4<C2H2.

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 In case of aniline (C6H5-NH2), Pyridine (C5H5N) and R-C-N: molecules, N-atom in
these molecules are SP3, SP2 and SP hybridized.

C6H5NH2 C5H5N R-C=N:

sp3 sp2 sp hybridization
25% 33% 50%
S-character

With increase in S-character, the acidic character of above molecule increases.

Therefore, we can say that with increase in S-character, the basic character of the
molecules decreases. Thus, the basic character of molecules is in the order:C6H5NH2 >
C5H5N >R-C=N:

Variation of electronegativity in a group of s- and p- block elements:

The electronegativity values of an elements decrease as move down a group in s-

and p- block elements. It can be explained by following facts:

(i) Smaller atoms have greater electronegativity because they have greater tendency to
attract the shared electron pair towards itself. Thus, with increase in size of the atom
down the group, the electronegativity of the elements decreases.
(ii) The number of electrons residing in the inner shells also increases. These elements
screen the last electron. With the increase in the number of inner electrons the
magnitude of screening constant (𝝈) increases and hence the magnitude of Zeff
decreases. (Zeff = Z actual - 𝝈). The decrease in the magnitude of Zeff also decreases the
electronegativity values.
(iii) In going down a group the electropositive character of the elements increases. This
results in a decrease in the electronegativity values.
(iv) Ionization energy and electron affinity both decrease as the group is descended. With
the decrease of these quantities, the electronegativity values also decrease.

Variation of electronegativity of the elements of different groups:

The variation of the electronegativity among the elements of groups belonging to main
group elements is discussed below:
Group IA (Alkali Metals): Alkali metals have the lowest tendency to attract the
electrons towards them because they have highest atomic size and lowest
electronegativity in their respective periods. Cesium has the lowest electronegativity of
all the elements in the periodic table. It is due to the lowest electronegativity values
for alkali metals that when these elements combine with the elements having high
electronegativity, ionic compounds are obtained.

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Group II A: The element of group II A has low electronegativity. In going down a group,
electronegativity value decreases.
Group III A: Due to smaller atomic size, the element of this group is more
electronegative as compared to those of group II A element.

Group IV A: Electronegativity value of the elements of this group show irregular

trends. There electronegative decreases from C to Si, increases from Si to Ge, again
decrease from Ge to Sn and finally increases from Sn to Pb.

Group V A and VI A: On moving down the group. The electronegativity values of the
elements of both the groups decreases gradually. This is because of the increases in
atomic size of the elements which leads to the lesser attraction of the nucleus for the
electrons. The gradual decrease in electronegativity value down the group indicates
gradual change from non- metallic to metallic character of the element.

Group VII A (Halogens): The halogens have the maximum tendency to attract
the electrons toward then because they have the least atomic size hence have
maximum electronegativity in their respective periods. Fluorine has the maximum
electronegativity (=4.0) of the entire element in the periodic table. It is due to the
highest electronegativity value for halogens that when this element combines with the
elements having low electronegative, ionic compounds are obtained. The gradual
decrease down the group indicate a gradual decrease in the non-metallic character of
halogens from F to I electronegativity values.

Noble gases: The valence-shell configuration of the atoms of noble gases is

𝑛𝑠 2 𝑛𝑝6 which is very stable and hence these atoms have no tendency to
accommodate any electron consequently noble gases have been assigned zero
electronegativity values.

Question: Explain why the electronegativity of Si is lower than that if Ge.

Answer: It has been observed that Ge-X bond (X= halogens atom) can easily be
reduced to Ge-H by nascent hydrogen (Zn/HCI) but Si-x bon cannot be --reduced.

Ge-X + 2H ---> Ge –H + Hx

This observation shows that Si-X bond is stronger than Ge-X bond. This means that Si –
X bond is more polar than Ge-X bond. This is possible only when electronegativity
difference between X and Si is more than that between X and Ge.

[(χX - χSi) > (χX - χGe)] i.e. the electronegativity of Si is lower than that of Ge.

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 ❖ Variation of electronegativity in a period of s- and p- block elements:
In going from left to right in a period of s- and p- block elements (from alkali metals to
halogens) electro negativity value increase with increase in atomic number, this can
be explained on the basic of following facts:

(i) In going from left to right in a period, effective nuclear change increase, thus,
electronegativity values increase with the increase atomic number, as we more
from left to right along a period.

(ii) In going from left to right in a period, the electropositive character of the element
goes on decreasing. this means that as we more from left to right in a period, the
electronegativity value goes on increasing.

(iii) In going from left to right in a period, there is decrease in the size of the atoms,
thus, smaller atoms have higher electronegativity values.

(iv) In going from left to right in a period, there is an increase of imitation energy and
electron affinity of the element, thus, they have higher electronegativity.

Role of electronegativity in chemical behavior Or Applications of electronegativity:

Some important facts that can be explained on the basis of electronegativity are:
(1) Atoms of similar electronegativity form purely covalent bonds on combination. As
electronegativity difference of both the atoms increases sharing becomes increasingly
uneven and partial ionic character develops in the bond. Hannay and Smith gave
following equation for calculating percent ionic character.
% ionic character = [16(χA-χB) +3.5 (χA-χB) 2] %
(2) The bond length and bond strength can be related to the electronegativity difference
between the bonded atoms. Larger the value of (χA-χB), more stable is bond A-B. For
e.g.,
H-X (bond) χX-χH Bond length Bond energy
(Å) (Kcal/mole)
H-F 4.0 – 2.1 = 1.9 0.92 135
H-Cl 3.0 – 2.1 = 0.9 1.27 103
H-Br 2.8 -2.1 = 0.7 1.41 87.4
H-I 2.5 – 2.1 = 0.4 1.61 71.4
(3) On moving from left to right the acidic character of normal oxide of the element
increases. Due to increase in electronegativity there is change from strongly basic to
strongly acidic character and due to consequent decrease in χO - χE. Acidity of the oxide
increases with increasing proportion of oxygen.
CrO basic, Cr2O3 amphoteric, CrO3 acidic

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 (4) Chemical behavior of hydroxide of a general formula E-O-H is acidic or basic depending
upon if it is the O-H bond or E-O bond which is readily broken. Since the bond length
can be related to the difference in electronegativities of bonded atoms the acidic or
basic nature of E-O-H will be determined by relative values of χO - χE and χO – χH.
If (χO - χE) ˃ (χO – χH) the EOH is basic and if (χO - χE) < (χO – χH) it is acidic.
For example, Na-O-H χO – χNa = 3.5 – 1.0 = 2.5
χO – χH = 3.5 – 2.1 = 1.4
(χO – χNa) ˃ (χO – χH) Thus, NaOH is basic
Cl-O-H χO – χCl = 3.5 – 2.8 = 0.7
χO – χH = 3.5 – 2.1 = 1.4
(χO – χCl) ˃ (χO – χH) Thus, ClOH is acidic
(5) To predict the nature of bond: Non-polar covalent, polar covalent and ionic bond. With
the help of electronegativity difference, (χA-χB), between two atoms A and B, we can predict
whether A-B bond would be non-polar covalent bond, polar covalent bond or ionic bond.

a. When χA= χB or χA-χB is equal to zero, the bond is non-polar covalent bond. This
bond exists between two identical or homonuclear diatomic molecules. i.e. H2, O2
etc.
b. When there is small difference between χA and χB (χA-χB), the bond is polar
covalent bond. i.e. χA > χB. There is charge separation between atoms A and B, A𝛿-
- B𝛿+, i.e. H 𝛿+ - F 𝛿-
c. When (χA-χB) is very large, complete transfer of electron from atom B to atom A
takes place. Hence bond is purely ionic. i.e. Li+ F-.

(6) To calculate the percentage of ionic character in A-B polar covalent bond in AB
molecule:
Greater is the electronegativity difference between the bonded atoms, greater will be
the magnitude of ionic character in polar covalent bond. Several empirical equations
have been proposed to calculate the amount of ionic character in A-B bond. Here two
equations are given:

(a) Pauling equation: According to Pauling, the amount of ionic character is given as,
= (1-e0.25(χA-χB)) %
With the help of this equation, Pauling gave following relation between (χA-χB) and %
ionic character.
(χA-χB): 0.6 1.0 1.4 1.7 2.0 2.4 3.0 3.2
9 22 39 51 63 76 91 92
Pauling also gave alternative empirical equation for calculating the ionic character in
A-B Bond.
Ionic character in A-B bond = [18(χA-χB) 1.4] %

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 Example: On the basis of Pauling equation, calculate the percentage of ionic character in
HF molecule.
Given: χH = 2.2, XF = 4.0

Solution: χF-χH = (4.0-2.2) = 1.8

Ionic character in HF molecule = [18(χA-χB) 1.4] %
= (18X (1.8)1.4) %
= 44.12%
(b) Hannay and Smith equation: These two chemists proposed the following equation to
calculate the ionic character.
Ionic character in A-B bond = [16(χA-χB) +3.5 (χA-χB) 2] %

Example: On the basis of hannay and smith equation calculate the percentage ionic
character in gaseous HF, HCl, HBr and HF molecules. (Given that χF = 4.0, χCl= 3.2, χBr = 3.0,
χI = 2.7 and χH = 2.1).
Solution: In HF-molecule, H-F bond
χF-χH = (4.0-2.2) = 1.8
Ionic character of H-F bond in HF molecule
= [16(χA-χB) +3.5 (χA-χB) 2] %
= [16(1.8) +3.5 (1.8)2] %= 40.14%
Similarly,
Ionic character of H-Cl bond in HCl molecule = [16(1.0) +3.5 (1)2] % = 19.5%
Ionic character of H-Br bond in HBr molecule = [16(0.8) +3.5 (0.8)2] % = 15.04%
Ionic character of H-I bond in HI molecule = [16(0.5) +3.5 (0.5)2] % = 8.875%

(7) Variation in bond angles:

The bond angle B-A-B of different molecules of the ABx type in an atom changes, but
B remain constant.
In H2O = 104.50, H2S = 92.20
χ0 = 3.5 χS = 2.5
As we move from H2O to H2S, since the electronegativity of O (3.5) is more than S (2.5). The
bonding e- pair in the formation of O-H bond is shifted more toward more electronegative
O-atom than bonding electron pair of S-H bond is shifted towards less electronegative
atom.
Thus, the electron density on O-atom is more than that the on S-atom. Due to this b.p.-b.p.
repulsion in H2O molecule becomes greater than the bp-bp repulsion in H2S molecule. So,
in going from H2O to H2S molecule, bp-bp repulsion decreases. Due to decrease in bp-bp

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repulsion bond angle in SH2 molecule also decreases. i.e. H-O-H angle in H2O is 1040 30’
while H-S-H angle, 920 20’.

(8) Calculation of bond length dA-B in a hetero-diatomic molecule AB type: If AB molecule

has some ionic character and the radii and electronegativity of atom A and B are r A , rB and χA
,χB respectively, them dA-B (in pm units) is given by Schomaker and Stevenson’s equation,
dA-B= rA + rB – 9(χA-χB)
If rA and rB are in Å, then dA-B will be in Å and the above equation will be,
dA-B= rA + rB –0.09(χA-χB)

Example: Calculate the H-F bond length in HF molecule using Schomaker and Stevenson
equation. Given: rF= 0.72 A0, rH = 0.37 A0, χF = 4.0 and χH = 2.2
Solution: The bond length dF-H in HF molecule,
dF-H= RF + rH –0.09(χF-χH)
= 0.72 + 0.37 –0.09(4-2.2)
dF-H= 0.828 Å
Example: Calculate the H-Cl bond length in HCl molecule
Given: rCl = 0.99 Å, rH = 0.37 Å, χCl = 2.83 and χH = 2.2.
(9) Explanation of diagonal relationship: The elements of 2nd period show similarities in
properties with the elements lying to their right in 3rd period. This is called diagonal
relationship.
Elements of 2nd period: Li Be B C N O F

Elements of 2nd period: Na Mg Al Si P S Cl

Electronegativity of elements increases on moving from left to right in a period and
decreases down the group. These two variations are opposite to each other and hence
cancel each other when move diagonally in the periodic table. Thus, results are that the
diagonal pairs have almost similar electronegativity and hence show similar properties.
Thus since the elements of pairs, Li(1.0)-Mg(1.2) , Be(1.5)-Al(1.5) , B(2.0)- Si(1.8)…….. have
similar values of electronegativity of two elements of each pair show similar properties. i.e.
they show diagonal relationship.
(10) Calculation of enthalpy (heat) of formation of a molecule:
With the help of electronegativity values of the elements, we can calculate the heat of
formation of a molecule. Pauling has suggested the following equation for calculating the
heat of formation of a given molecule.
𝜟Hf = 23Σ(χA-χB) 2-55.4nN-26.0n0
Here, 𝜮 = no. of bonds in molecule, χA and χB= electronegativities of atoms A and B. nN =
no. of N and atoms present in molecule. Values of 𝜟Hf obtained from Pauling’s equation
are only approximately and are in Kcal/mole.

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 Example: Using Pauling’s equation, calculate the heat of formation of BeCl2 molecule.
Given: χBe = 1.6 and χCl= 3.2
Solution: Since BeCl2 has two Be-Cl bonds, 𝜮 = 2. Also, there are no nitrogen and oxygen
atoms present in BeCl2 molecule, so nN = 0 and no = 0. Thus,
𝜟Hf of BeCl2 = 23 X 2(3.2-1.6)2-0-0
= 117.75 Kcal/mole
Note: experimental values = 122.0 Kcal/mole
(11) To explain acidic and basic character:
(a) To explain the variation in the acidic character of the hydrides of elements of the same
period.
Let us consider the acidity of CH4, NH3, H2O and HF molecules-hydrides of 2nd
period elements. It is observed that the acidity of the molecules increases from CH 4 to
HF. As the electronegativity of the central atom increases, the acidity increases. So, order
of acidity is CH4< NH3 < H2O < HF.
(b) To explain the variation in the acidic character of the oxyacid’s of elements of the same
group and in the same oxidation state.
Let us consider the perhelic acidity of Cl, Br and I. i.e. HClO 4, HBrO4, HIO4
molecules. The acidic strength of these acids decreases as the electronegativity of
halogen atom decreases as we move from Cl to I.
(c) To predict the acidic/basic character of hydroxy compounds:
Explain: Whether CsOH and IOH molecules will show acidic and basic character in aqueous
solution.
The values of electronegativity of different element present in these molecules
and those of χO-χCs, χO-χH and χO-χI are: Cs-O-H I-O-H. In Cs-O-H molecule, (χO-χCs) (=2.6) >
(χO-χH)(=1.2), Cs-O bond would be more polar than O-H bond and hence the ionization of
CsOH in aqueous solution will take place at Cs – O bond in Cs – O – H and [OH(aq)]- ion will be
produced.
Cs-O-H (aq) [Cs (aq)] + + [OH (aq)] - ion due to the production of [OH (aq)] ions, CsOH
molecule will show basic character in aqueous solution.
In I – O – H molecule, since (χo-χH)(=1.2) > (χo-χI) (=0.7), O-H bond will be more
polar than O – I bond, hence the ionization of IOH in aqueous solution will take place a
O – H bond in I-O-H and (H(aq)) ion will be obtained.
I-O-H (aq) [IO (aq)] - + [H (aq)] +
Due to production of [H (aq)] + ions, IOH molecules will behave as an acid in aqueous
solution.

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 QUESTION BANK
Multiple Choice Questions:
1. The position of ________ element in modern periodic table is still a matter of dispute.
(a) Helium (b) Hydrogen (c) Lithium (d) Carbon
2. Which is the more fundamental property of the elements?
(a) Atomic weight (b) Ionic radius (c) Atomic number (d) Ionization energy
3. A diagonal line drawn through periodic table from___________ separate metals and
non-metals.
(a) B, Si, As, Te, & At (b) Al, Ge, Sb, Po & At (c) B, C, As, Te & Al (d) C, P, Se, I & Al
4. For given value of ‘n’ the degree of penetration of electrons is least one for ____orbital.
(a) d (b) p (c) s (d) f
5. _______element does not form ionic compound readily.
(a) Be (b) Sr (c) Ca (d) Mg
6. In IIIrd-A group element _____________ has little tendency to form M 3+ion.
(a) Al (b) Ga (c) I (d) B
7. _____ is not gas at room temperature.
(a) H2 (b) N2 (c) Br2 (d) Ne
8. _____ is not isoelectronic ion.
(a) O2- (b) Ca2+ (c) K+ (d) S2-
9. The electron affinity of ____________ elements is either close to zero or slightly –ve.
(a) Alkali metals (b) Alkaline earth (c) Halogen (d) Nobel gases
10. Electronegativity of an element in a molecule is its ability to ___________.
(a) attract electron pair toward itself (b) attract lone pair of electrons toward itself
(c) attract the shared electron pair toward itself (d) attract electron toward itself
11. The actual order of electron affinity of halogen element is………………..
(a) F <Cl> Br > I (b) F >Cl> Br > I
(b) F <Cl< Br > I (d) F >Cl< Br > I
12. sp3 hybridization orbital has _________ % s-character.
(a) 75 (b) 50 (c) 25 (d) 0
13. Which of the following hybrid orbital has equal both s and p-character.
(a) sp (b) sp3 (c) sp2 (d) dsp2
14. Which of the following pair has not diagonal relationship?
(a) Li-Mg (b) Be-Al (c) N-S (d) C-Si
15. _____________ metals have lowest tendency to attract electrons towards them.
(a) Alkaline earth (b) Transition (c) P-block (d) Alkali
nd
16. The correct order of acidic character of hydride of 2 period is……………..
(a) H2O < CH4< NH3< HF (b)CH4< NH3< H2O < HF
(b) CH4> NH3< H2O < HF (d) CH4< NH3> H2O < HF

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17. The square root of ionic resonance energy directly proportional to………………
(a) Amount of ionic character in A-B bond
(b) Amount of covalent character in A-B bond
(c) Difference in bond dissociation energies of A-A and B-B bonds
(d) Difference in electron affinity of A and B element
18. How many series of transition elements are there in periodic table.
(a) three (b) two (c) five (d) four
19. No space was reserved for ____________ elements in Mendeleef’s periodic table.
(a) halogen (b) inner transition (c) Inert gases (d) chalcogen
20. The correct order of ionization energy values for the elements of 2 nd period is………….
(a) Li < Be < B < C < N < O < F (b) Li < Be > B < C < N > O < F
(c) Li < Be < B < C < N > O < F (d) Li > Be > B < C < N < O < F
21. The classification of the elements in modern periodic table has been made on the basis
of……………..
(a) electronic configuration of the elements
(b) electronic configuration of valance shell of the elements
(c) atomic weight of the elements
(d) atomic size of the elements
(Ans : 1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-d, 5-a, 6-d, 7-c, 8-a, 9-d,10-c, 11-b, 12-c, 13-a, 14-d, 15-d, 16-b,
17-a, 18- d, 19-c, 20-c, 21-b)
Objective Questions:
1. What is Mosely’s periodic law or Modern periodic law?
2. Define ionization energy.
3. Name the factors affecting the magnitude of ionization energy.
4. What is shielding or screening effect?
5. What is the difference between ionization potential and electrode potential of a metal?
6. Define electron affinity?
7. Name the factors affecting the magnitude of electron affinity.
8. Give the Pauling’s equation for electronegativity.
9. Give the Allred and Rochow’s equation for electronegativity and also give the terms
involved in it.
10. Give the Mulliken’s equation for electronegativity.
11. Name the factors affecting the magnitude of electronegativity.
12. Give the Pauling’s equation for calculating the heat of formation.
13. Give the Pauling’s equation for calculating the %age ionic character of covalent bond.
14. Give the Hannay and Smith equation for calculating the %age ionic character of covalent
bond.

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 15. What is Mendeleef’s periodic law?
16. What are the defects of long form of periodic table?
17. Write increasing order of successive ionization energy.
18. Why alkali metals can not form M2+ ion?
19. Give the iso-electronic species of third period of Periodic Table.
20. Write equation for ionic resonance energy of A-B covalent bond.
21. Which group of periodic table has highest value of electronegativity?

Subjective Questions:
1. Discuss the long form of periodic table.
2. Discuss the classification of elements in periodic table.
3. Define ionization energy. Discuss the factors affecting the magnitude of ionization
energy.
4. Discuss the variation of ionization energy values of elements of different groups.
5. Define electron affinity. Discuss the factors affecting the magnitude of electron
affinity.
6. Discuss the variation of electron affinity in main group elements of periodic table.
7. Discuss the variation of electron affinity values of elements of different groups.
8. Define electronegativity. Discuss the factors affecting the magnitude of
electronegativity.
9. Discuss the variation of electronegativity in a group of s and p-block elements.
10. Discuss the variation of electronegativity values of elements of different groups.
11. Discuss the variation of electronegativity in a period of s and p-block elements.
12. Discuss the applications of electronegativity.
13. Describe Pauling’s method to determine the electronegativity of an atom.
14. Discuss the defects of Mendeleef’s periodic table.
15. Give the merits of the long form of periodic table.
16. Describe the superiority of long form of Mendeleef’s periodic table.

Explanations:
1. Successive ionization energy is always higher than preceding one.
2. Ionization energy of Li+ ion is greater than that of He- atom.
3. Third ionization energy value for Be-atom is much greater than third ionization
energy value of B-atom.
4. With increase of shielding effect, the magnitude of ionization energy decreases.
5. The magnitude of ionization energy of an atom or ion is inversely proportional to its
size.
6. The ionization energy of N is higher than expected.
7. Ionization energy values of the elements gradually go on decreasing down the group.

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 8. First electron affinity is exothermic process while second electron affinity is
endothermic process.
9. Electron affinity values of N and P are very low.
10. CsOH is basic while IOH is acidic.
11. H-O-H angle in H2O is 10403’ while H-S-H angle in H2S is 9202’.

Examples:

1. Calculate the magnitude of energy involved in the conversion of (a) O (g) atom to
O 2-(g) ion (b) s (g) atom to s2-(g) ion. Predict whether the given conversion is an
endothermic process.
2. The amount of energy released when one million of atoms of iodine in vapor state
are converted to iodine ion, I-(g) is 4.9×10-13 J, according to the reaction:
I (g) + e- → I-(g)
Express the electron affinity of iodine in terms of KJ/mole and eV/atom.
(Z = 6.02 ×1023 gm/mole)
3. The electron affinity of chlorine is 349 KJ/mole. How much energy in KJ is released
when 1 gm of chlorine is converted completely into Cl-(g) ions?
4. Calculate the electronegativity of carbon atom from the data given as
EH-H=104.2 Kcal/mole, EC-C= 83.1 Kcal/mole, EC-H= 98.8 Kcal/mole and χH=2.1
5. Calculate the electronegativity of a lead following Allred-Rochow procedure.
Covalent radius of lead = 1.53 Å and atomic number of Lead = 82.
6. Calculate the electronegativity of fluorine atom given that ionization energy of
F-atom = 17.41 eV and electron affinity of F-atom = 3.45 eV.
7. Calculate the electronegativity of Cl- atom. Given that ionization energy of Cl-atom =
13.0 eV and electron affinity of Cl-atom = 4.0 eV.
8. On the basis of Pauling equation, calculate the percentage of ionic character in HF
molecule.
9. On the basis of Hannay and Smith equation calculate the percentage ionic character
in gaseous HF, HCl and HBr molecules.
10. Calculate the H-F bond length in HF molecule by Schonmker and Stevenson’s
equation.
Given: rF= 0.72 Å, rH = 0.37 Å, χF = 4.0 and χH = 2.2.
11. Calculate the H-Cl bond length in HCl molecule by Schonmker and Stevenson’s
equation.
Given: rCl = 0.99 Å, rH = 0.37 Å, χCl = 2.83 and χH = 2.2.
12. Using Pauling’s equation, calculate the heat of formation of BeCl2 molecule.
Given: χBe = 1.6 and χCl= 3.2.

******* By Dr. K. D. Patel

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