Elements have been arranged in the following sequence on the basis of their increasing atomic masses. F, Na, Mg, Al, Si, P, S, Cl, Ar, K (a) Pick two sets of elements which have similar properties. (b) The given sequence represents which law of classification of elements?
Elements have been arranged in the following sequence on the basis of their increasing atomic masses. F, Na, Mg, Al, Si, P, S, Cl, Ar, K (a) Pick two sets of elements which have similar properties. (b) The given sequence represents which law of classification of elements?

Solution:

a) Metals include sodium, magnesium, aluminum, and potassium. Halogens include the elements F and Cl. There are two sets of elements in total.
b) Mendeleev’s law of periodicity is represented by the given set.