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Non-metallic properties tend to …….. across each period.
a) increase                                           

b) decrease
c) remains same                  

d) none of these

a

Representative elements are …….
a) s-block                                             

b) p-block 
c) a & b both                                       

d) all of these

c

Those elements which show variable valency are called ……….
a) representative elements
b) transition elements
c) actinides                                           

d) lanthanides

b

Transition elements (also known as transition metals) are elements that have partially filled d orbitals.

Lanthanides elements are also called ……   
a) rare earth metals          

b) alkali metals
c) alkaline earth metals     

d) all of these

a

The lanthanides series contains…… elements.
a) 14      

b) 18                                      

c) 16      

d) 12

a

Lanthanides series ranges from Cerium to..…
a) Barium                                             

b) Thorium
c) Lawrencium                    

d) Lutetium

d