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Which alkali metal has the lowest melting point?

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Important Questions on Elements of Group 1 and Group 2

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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 correct order of hydration enthalpies is

(A) K+
(B) Rb+
(C) Mg2+
(D) Cs+
(E) Ca2+

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 : LiF is sparingly soluble in water. Reason R : The ionic radius of Li+ ion is smallest among its group members, hence has least hydration enthalpy.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate 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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Which of the following alkali metals has the lowest melting point?
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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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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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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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The correct order of electrical conductivity of alkali metals ions in their aqueous solution for Cs+, K+, Na+ and L+ is
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The correct order of hydration enthalpies of alkali metal ions is: