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Choose incorrect statements of the following:-

(a) Density of sodium is more than potassium

(b) Size of chlorine is more than sodium

(c) I.P. of sulphur is more than phosphorous

(d) Electron affinity of sulphur is more than oxygen

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Important Questions on The s-Block Elements

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Identify the correct statements about alkali metals.

A. The order of standard reduction potential (M+ | M) for alkali metal ions is Na > Rb > Li.

B. CsI is highly soluble in water.

C. Lithium carbonate is highly stable to heat.

D. Potassium dissolved in concentrated liquid ammonia is blue and paramagnetic.

E. All alkali metal hydrides are ionic solids.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below

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Choose the correct order of density of the alkali metals
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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

Assertion A : The energy required to form Mg2+from Mg is much higher than that required to produce Mg+

Reason R:Mg2+ is small ion and carry more charge than Mg+

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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Which of the following alkali metals has the lowest melting point?
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Which one among the following metals is the weakest reducing agent?
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Given below are two statements: One is labelled as
Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A: Sodium is about 30 times as abundant as potassium in the oceans.
Reason R: Potassium is bigger in size than sodium.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

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Match List-I with List-II

 

List - I

(Elements)

 

List - II

(Properties)

(a) Ba (i) Organic solvent soluble compounds
(b) Ca (ii) Outer electronic configuration 6 s2
(c) Li (iii) Oxalate insoluble in water
(d) Na (iv) Formation of very strong monoacidic base

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Lithium salts are hydrated.
Reason (R) : Lithium has higher polarising power than other alkali metal group members.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

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Alkali metal from the following with least melting point is
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Consider the following ionization enthalpies of two elements 'A' and 'B'.
 
Element Ionization enthalphy kJ/mol
  1st 2nd 3rd
A 899 1757 14847
B 737 1450 7731


Which of the following statements is correct?
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The standard electrode potential of M+/M in aqueous solution does not depend on

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Given below are two statements, one is labelled as

Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

Assertion A : Beryllium has less negative value of reduction potential compared to the other alkaline earth metals

Reason R : Beryllium has large hydration energy due to small size of Be2+but relatively large value of atomisation enthalpy.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

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The hottest region of Bunsen flame shown in the figure below is:


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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R:

Assertion A: Metallic sodium dissolves in liquid ammonia giving a deep blue solution, which is paramagnetic.
Reasons R: The deep blue solution is due to the formation of amide.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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For alkali metals, which of the following trends is incorrect?
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Identify the weakest oxidizing agent among the following