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Why alkali metals show an oxidation state of +1.

Important Questions on The s-Block Elements

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When sodium Na metal is dissolved in liquid ammonia NH3, it imparts a blue colour to the solution. This blue coloration is due to:
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The correct order of mobility of alkali metal ions in aqueous solution is-
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The order of stability for the super oxides is
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Sodium dissolves in liquid NH3 to give a deep blue solution. This is due to;
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The main oxides formed on combustion of Li, Na and K in excess of air are respectively:
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Choose the correct order of density of the alkali metals
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On combustion of Li, Na and K in excess of air, the major oxides formed, respectively, are:
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Identify the weakest oxidizing agent among the following
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The correct order of hydration enthalpies of alkali metal ions is:
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Sodium metal on dissolution in liquid ammonia gives a deep blue solution due to the formation of:
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A metal on combustion in excess air forms X . X upon hydrolysis with water yields H2O2 and O2 along with another product. The metal is:
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The metal that forms nitride by reacting directly with N2 of air is:
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Select the wrong statement(s) about alkali metals.
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A solution of sodium metal in liquid ammonia is strongly reducing due to the presence of
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A highly pure dilute solution of sodium in liquid ammonia:
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Which of the following statements are correct for alkali metal compounds?

(i) ​Superoxides are paramagnetic in nature.

(ii) The basic nature of hydroxides increase down the group.

(iii) The conductivity of chlorides in their aqueous solutions decreases down the group.

(iv) The fundamental nature of carbonates in aqueous solutions is due to cationic hydrolysis.

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X+H2ONaOH                       

X 400°CO2 Y H2Oat25°C  NaOH+O2     'Y'  is used in oxygenation in submarine. X and Y are: