
Discuss Solvay process.

Important Questions on s-Block Elements:Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals. Alkali Metals:(Group 1)
Sodium metal cannot be obtained by the electrolysis of an aqueous solution of sodium chloride. Why?

How is sodium hydroxide manufactured from Castner Kellner's process? Write the equations for the reactions which occur at each electrode.

Comment on the following: Caesium is the most reactive among the alkali metals.

Comment on the following: Alkali metals impart characteristic colours to the flame.

Giving chemical equation state what happens when ammonia reacts on a mixture of and carbon at a high temperature.


Explain the following: Alkali metals are obtained by the electrolysis of their molten salts but not by the electrolysis of their aqueous solution.

Explain the following: The softness of Group metals decreases down the Group with increasing atomic number.
