Chemistry-Periodic Table

NEET Chemistry Periodic Table MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 11

Based on the provided NCERT context, if the average atomic weight of a triad of elements is calculated, which of the following triads would have an average atomic weight closest to the atomic weight of the middle element?

A

Li, Na, K

B

Ca, Sr, Ba

C

Cl, Br, I

D

Be, Mg, Ca

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The atomic weights of Li, Na, and K are 7, 23, and 39 respectively, and the average of 7 and 39 is 23, which is the atomic weight of Na, the middle element.

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