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Dehydration of hydrates of halides of calcium, barium and strontium i.e., , , can be achieved by heating. Which of the following statement is incorrect about these halides?
(a)act as dehydrating agent
(b)can absorb moisture from air
(c)Tendency to form hydrate decreases from calcium to barium
(d)None of the above

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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) | (A) | casts of statues | |
(II) | (B) | white wash | |
(III) | (C) | antacid | |
(IV) | (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 '' readily forms water soluble sulphate and water insoluble hydroxide. Its oxide is very stable to heat and does not have rock-salt structure. 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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The suspension of slaked lime in water is known as

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Portland cement does not contain -

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Among the sulphates of alkaline earth metals, the solubilities of and in water, respectively, are :

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The correct order of thermal stability of hydroxides is

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What is the role of gypsum, in setting of cement? Identify the correct option from the following:

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When gypsum is heated to it forms:

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Sodium sulphate is soluble in water but barium sulphate is insoluble because

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Which of the following metal hydroxides is amphoteric?

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Which of the reactions represents "slaking of lime"?

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What is the commercial name for calcium oxide?

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The thermal stability of alkaline earth metal carbonates and , follows the order

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On heating which of the following releases most easily?

