Q10
3 marksShort AnswerSection SECTION B

In the following table, some elements have been arranged in a certain pattern:


sa (do)re (re)ga (mi)ma (fa)pa (so)da (la)ni (ti)
HLiBeBCNO
FNaMgAlSiPS
ClKCaCrTiMnFe
Co and NiCuZnYInAsSe
BrRbSrCe and LaZr--

Identify the periodic law with which the given table is associated. List two important features and two anomalies of the above periodic law.

Metals and Non-metals
Newlands' Law of Octaves
Official Answer

Identification of the Periodic Law:

The given table is associated with Newlands' Law of Octaves.


Two Important Features:

  1. Arrangement by Atomic Mass: Elements are arranged in the increasing order of their atomic masses.
  2. Periodicity of Properties: It established that the properties of every eighth element are a repetition of the properties of the first element, similar to the octaves found in music (e.g., Lithium, LiLi, and Sodium, NaNa, have similar properties).

Two Anomalies (Limitations):

  1. Applicability Limit: The law was applicable only up to Calcium (CaCa). After calcium, every eighth element did not possess properties similar to those of the first.
  2. Grouping of Dissimilar Elements: To fit the existing elements into his table, Newlands placed two elements in the same slot (e.g., Cobalt, CoCo, and Nickel, NiNi) and placed them in the same column as halogens (Fluorine, FF, Chlorine, ClCl, Bromine, BrBr) which have completely different properties.
Newlands' Law of Octavesatomic masseighth elementmusicCalciumCobalt and Nickeldissimilar elements

Marking Scheme

  • 1Identify the law: Newlands' Law of Octaves (1 mark).
  • 2List two features: Arrangement by increasing atomic mass (0.5 mark) and repetition of properties every eighth element (0.5 mark).
  • 3List two anomalies: Applicable only up to Calcium (0.5 mark) and placing dissimilar elements in the same slot/column (e.g., Co and Ni with halogens) (0.5 mark).

Hint

Identify the musical notes (sa, re, ga, mi...) in the table header to find the law. Think about the limitations regarding heavier elements and the placement of elements like Cobalt and Nickel.

Quick Oral Answer

The table represents Newlands' Law of Octaves. It states that when elements are arranged by increasing atomic mass, every eighth element has similar properties. Its main limitations are that it only worked up to Calcium, and it grouped dissimilar elements like Cobalt and Nickel with halogens.

Analysis & Explanation

John Newlands arranged the then-known 56 elements in 1866. He compared this to the octaves of music, where the eighth note is similar to the first. While this was a pioneering step in recognizing periodicity, it suffered from severe limitations. It worked well only for lighter elements up to Calcium (Z=20Z = 20). Beyond Calcium, transition metals did not fit this pattern. Furthermore, Newlands assumed that no more elements would be discovered, which was proven wrong. His attempt to force-fit elements led to placing highly dissimilar elements like Cobalt and Nickel in the same column as highly reactive halogens, while placing Iron (FeFe), which shares properties with Cobalt and Nickel, far away in a different column.

Common Mistakes

  1. 1Writing 'Mendeleev's Law' instead of 'Newlands' Law of Octaves'.
  2. 2Forgetting that the law only worked up to Calcium.
  3. 3Not mentioning the specific example of Cobalt and Nickel being placed with halogens as an anomaly.

Interesting Facts

Newlands' Law of Octaves was initially ridiculed by the Chemical Society of London. One member mockingly asked him if he had tried arranging the elements alphabetically! However, he was later awarded the Davy Medal for his work.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2022?

This question carries 3 marks in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2022 examination.

Which chapter does this question come from in Science?

This question is from the chapter "Metals and Non-metals" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.

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This question covers the topic "Newlands' Law of Octaves" from CBSE Class 10 Science.

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This is a Short Answer question from Section SECTION B in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2022 paper.