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Dehydration of hydrates of halides of calcium, barium and strontium i.e., CaCl2.6H2OBaCl2.2H2OSrCl2.6H2O can be achieved by heating. Which of the following statement is incorrect about these halides?

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Important Questions on The s-Block Elements

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The correct sequence of thermal stability of the following carbonates is:
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Which one of the following alkaline earth metal sulphates has its hydration enthalpy greater than its lattice enthalpy?
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The structures of beryllium chloride in the solid state and vapour phase, respectively, are:
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Match the following compounds (Column-I) with their uses (Column-II)

S. No. Column-I S.No. Column-II
(I) CaOH2 (A) casts of statues
(II) NaCl (B) white wash
(III) CaSO4·12H2O (C) antacid
(IV) CaCO3 (D) washing soda preparation

 

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The solubility of the alkaline earth's metal sulphates in water decreases in the sequence:
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An alkaline earth metal 'M' readily forms water soluble sulphate and water insoluble hydroxide. Its oxide MO is very stable to heat and does not have rock-salt structure. M is
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The correct order of the solubility of alkaline-earth metal sulphates in water is:
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Which of the following property of alkaline earth metal increases with their atomic number?
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Among the sulphates of alkaline earth metals, the solubilities of BeSO4  and MgSO4 in water, respectively, are :
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What is the role of gypsum, CaSO4.2H2O in setting of cement? Identify the correct option from the following:
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Sodium sulphate is soluble in water but barium sulphate is insoluble because
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The thermal stability of alkaline earth metal carbonates MgCO3, CaCO3, SrCO3 and BaCO3 , follows the order