s-Block Elements
Practice Questions
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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Aqueous solutions of Na$$_2$$S$$_2$$O$$_3$$ on reaction with Cl$$_2$$ gives:

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The question contains STATEMENT - 1 (Assertion) and STATEMENT - 2 (Reason) and has 4 choices (a), (b), (c) and (d) out of which ONLY ONE is correct.
STATEMENT - 1 Alkali metals dissolve in liquid ammonia to give blue solutions. because
STATEMENT - 2 Alkali metals is liquid ammonia give solvated species of the type [M(NH3)n]+ (M = alkali metals)
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A sodium salt on treatment with MgCl3 gives white precipitate only on heating. The anion of the sodium salt is
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The set representing the correct order of first ionization potential is
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The following compounds have been arranged in order of their increasing thermal stabilities. Identify the correct order
K2CO3 (A), MgCO3 (B), CaCO3 (C), BeCO3 (D)
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Statement (S) The alkali metals can form ionic hydrides which contain the hydride ion H-.
Explanation (E) The alkali metals have low electronegativity; their hydrides conduct electricity when fused and liberate hydrogen at the anode.
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The metallic lustre exhibited by sodium is explained by
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The pair of compound which cannot exist together in solution is:
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The oxide that gives hydrogen peroxide on treatment with a dilute acid is
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Molecular formula of Glauber's salt is:
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The hydration energy of Mg++ is larger than that of:
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A solution of sodium metal in liquid ammonia is strongly reducing due to the presence of
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HCL is added to the following oxides. Which one would give H2O2?
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Calcium is obtained by
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The substance absorbs CO2 and violently reacts with water. The substance is
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Subjective
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Give reasons of the following:
BeCl2 can be easily hydrolysed.
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2
Work out the following using chemical equation :
Chlorination of calcium hydroxide produces bleaching powder.
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Give reasons of the following:
The crystalline salts of alkaline earth metals contain more water of crystallisation than the corresponding alkali metal salts.
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Element A burns in nitrogen to give an ionic compound B. Compound B reacts with water to give C and D. A solution of C becomes 'milky' on bubbling carbon dioxide. Identify A, B, C and D.
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Arrange the following sulphates of Alkaline earth metals in order of decreasing thermal stability : BeSO4, MgSO4, CaSO4, SrSO4
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Explain the difference in the nature of bonding in LiF and LiI.
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Complete and balance the following reactions:
Ca5(PO4)3F + H2SO4 + H2O $$\buildrel {Heat} \over \longrightarrow $$ ........ + 5CaSO4.2H2O + ........
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Write down the balanced equation for the reaction when:
Carbon dioxide is passed through a suspension of lime stone in water.
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Write down the balanced equation for the reaction when:
Potassium ferricyanide reacts with hydrogen peroxide in basic solution
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Write down the balanced equation for the reaction when:
Carbon dioxide is passed through a concentrated aqueous solution of sodium chloride saturated with ammonia.
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Give reasons of the following :
Magnesium oxide is used for the lining of steel making furnace.
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Write down the balanced equations for the reaction when:
Calcium phosphate is heated with a mixture of sand and carbon;
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How will you prepare bleaching powder from slaked lime.
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Write down the balanced equations for the reaction when:
An alkaline solution of potassium ferricyanide is reacted with hydrogen peroxide.
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Give reasons of the following:
Sodium carbonate is made by Solvay process but the same process is not extended to the manufacture of potassium carbonate.
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