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Periodic Trends

Asked 2 times in CISF, peaking in 2026.
2
PYQs
1
Exams
1
Years active
2026–2026
Span
2026
Peak
0/2
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CISF — 2 of 2 PYQs
  • Most asked in 2026
  • Recurs across 1 years (2026–2026)

Across exams

CISF · 2

How the concept evolved

226
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 2) are since 2016.

Sample questions

You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CISF2026

Consider the following

  1. Ionic radius order : Na+ < Mg2+ < Al3+ < Si4+
  2. Atomic radius order : Si < Al < Mg < Na
  3. Effective nuclear charge : Na < Si < Mg < Al

Which of the above is/are correct?

  1. A 1 and 2
  2. B 2 and 3
  3. C 1 only
  4. D 2 only
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Science & Technology › Physics & Chemistry
CISF2026
Alkali metals react with water to promote H2(g) and metal hydroxides. Li floats and reacts slowly, whereas Cs reacts more vigorously. This is because of which one of the following properties?
  1. A Melting point
  2. B First ionization energy
  3. C Electronegativity
  4. D Electron affinity
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
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