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Match List I with List II.

LIST I
Alkali Metal
LIST II
Emission Wavelength in nm
A. Li I. 589.2
B. Na II. 455.5
C. Rb III. 670.8
D. Cs IV. 780.0

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) : $\mathrm{BeCl}_{2}$ and $\mathrm{MgCl}_{2}$ produce characteristic flame

Reason (R) : The excitation energy is high in $\mathrm{BeCl}_{2}$ and $\mathrm{MgCl}_{2}$

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
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Better method for preparation of $$\mathrm{BeF}_{2}$$, among the following is :

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Identify the correct order of standard enthalpy of formation of sodium halides :

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$$\mathrm{Be}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}$$ reacts with $$\mathrm{Sr}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}$$ to yield an ionic salt.

Choose the incorrect option related to this reaction from the following :

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The density of alkali metals is in the order :

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In the given reaction cycle

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X, Y and Z respectively are :

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Alkali metal from the following with least melting point is :

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Match List-I with List-II:

List - I List - II
A. K I. Thermonuclear reactions
B. KCl II. Fertilizer
C. KOH III. Sodium potassium pump
D. Li IV. Absorbent of CO$$_2$$

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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The correct order of metallic character is :

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11

Number of water molecules in washing soda and soda ash respectively are :

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Lime reacts exothermally with water to give 'A' which has low solubility in water. Aqueous solution of 'A' is often used for the test of CO$$_2$$, a test in which insoluble B is formed. If B is further reacted with CO$$_2$$ then soluble compound is formed, 'A' is :

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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 : Sodium is about 30 times as abundant as potassium in the oceans.

Reason R : Potassium is bigger in size than sodium.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

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For a good quality cement, the ratio of lime to the total of the oxides of $$\mathrm{Si}, \mathrm{Al}$$ and $\mathrm{Fe}$ should be as close as to :

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Given below are two statements:

Statement I : Lithium and Magnesium do not form superoxide

Statement II : The ionic radius of $$\mathrm{Li}^{+}$$ is larger than ionic radius of $$\mathrm{Mg}^{2+}$$

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

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What is the purpose of adding gypsum to cement?

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The product, which is not obtained during the electrolysis of brine solution is :

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Ion having highest hydration enthalpy among the given alkaline earth metal ions is :

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Structures of $$\mathrm{BeCl}_{2}$$ in solid state, vapour phase and at very high temperature respectively are :

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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) : Gypsum is used for making fireproof wall boards.

Reason (R) : Gypsum is unstable at high temperatures.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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21

Match List I with List II :

List I List II
A. Slaked lime I. $$\mathrm{NaOH}$$
B. Dead burnt plaster II. $$\mathrm{Ca(OH)_2}$$
C. Caustic soda III. $$\mathrm{Na_2CO_3\cdot 10H_2O}$$
D. Washing soda IV. $$\mathrm{CaSO_4}$$

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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22

Choose the correct statement(s) :

A. Beryllium oxide is purely acidic in nature.

B. Beryllium carbonate is kept in the atmosphere of $$\mathrm{CO_2}$$.

C. Beryllium sulphate is readily soluble in water.

D. Beryllium shows anomalous behaviour.

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The element playing significant role in neuromuscular function and interneuronal transmission is :
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Chlorides of which metal are soluble in organic solvents :
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Which of the following reaction is correct?
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Lithium aluminium hydride can be prepared from the reaction of :

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The alkaline earth metal sulphate(s) which are readily soluble in water is/are :

A. $$\mathrm{BeSO}_{4}$$

B. $$\mathrm{MgSO}_{4}$$

C. $$\mathrm{CaSO}_{4}$$

D. $$\mathrm{SrSO}_{4}$$

E. $$\mathrm{BaSO}_{4}$$

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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The correct order of hydration enthalpies is

(A) K$$^+$$

(B) Rb$$^+$$

(C) Mg$$^{2+}$$

(D) Cs$$^+$$

(E) Ca$$^{2+}$$

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29

Which one among the following metals is the weakest reducing agent?

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Which of the following represents the correct order of metallic character of the given elements?

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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 : The alkali metals and their salts impart characteristic colour to reducing flame.

Reason R : Alkali metals can be detected using flame tests.

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 : Beryllium has less negative value of reduction potential compared to the other alkaline earth metals.

Reason R : Beryllium has large hydration energy due to small size of Be$$^{2+}$$ but relatively large value of atomization enthalpy

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate 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 in colour and paramagnetic.

E. All the alkali metal hydrides are ionic solids.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Match List I with List II

List-I
List-II
A. Chlorophyll I. $$\mathrm{Na_2CO_3}$$
B. Soda ash II. $$\mathrm{CaSO_4}$$
C. Dentistry, Ornamental work III. $$\mathrm{Mg^{2+}}$$
D. Used in white washing IV. $$\mathrm{Ca(OH)_2}$$

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Reaction of BeO with ammonia and hydrogen fluoride gives A which on thermal decomposition gives $$\mathrm{BeF_2}$$ and $$\mathrm{NH_4F}$$. What is 'A'?

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Portland cement contains 'X' to enhance the setting time. What is 'X'?

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Lithium nitrate and sodium nitrate, when heated separately, respectively, give :

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The correct decreasing order for metallic character is :

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Statement I : An alloy of lithium and magnesium is used to make aircraft plates.

Statement II : The magnesium ions are important for cell-membrane integrity.

In the light the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Which of the following statement is incorrect?

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An element A of group 1 shows similarity to an element B belonging to group 2. If A has maximum hydration enthalpy in group 1 then B is :

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The metal that has very low melting point and its periodic position is closer to a metalloid is :

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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: $$\mathrm{LiF}$$ is sparingly soluble in water.

Reason R: The ionic radius of $$\mathrm{Li}^{+}$$ 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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Reaction of $$\mathrm{BeCl}_{2}$$ with $$\mathrm{LiAlH}_{4}$$ gives :

(A) $$\mathrm{AlCl}_{3}$$

(B) $$\mathrm{BeH}_{2}$$

(C) $$\mathrm{LiH}$$

(D) $$\mathrm{LiCl}$$

(E) $$\mathrm{BeAlH}_{4}$$

Choose the correct answer from options given below :

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The correct order of density is :

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Choose the correct order of density of the alkali metals :

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Match List - I with List - II :

List-I List-II
(a) Sodium hydride (i) Lewis acid
(b) Silane (ii) Saline hydride
(c) Vanadium hydride (iii) Molecular hydride
(d) Aluminium hydride (iv) Non-stoichiometric hydride

Correct answer is :

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Correct statement about alkali metal oxides is :

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Amongst baking soda, caustic soda and washing soda, carbonate anion is present in :

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Arrange the following in the decreasing order of their covalent character :

(A) LiCl

(B) NaCl

(C) KCl

(D) CsCl

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

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Match List-I with List-II

List-I
(Metal)
List-II
(Emitted light wavelength (nm))
(A) Li (I) 670.8
(B) Na (II) 589.2
(C) Rb (III) 780.0
(D) Cs (IV) 455.5

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

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Addition of H2SO4 to BaO2 produces :

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BeCl2 reacts with LiAlH4 to give :

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s-block element which cannot be qualitatively confirmed by the flame test is :

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The correct order of melting point is :

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Which one of the following alkaline earth metal ions has the highest ionic mobility in its aqueous solution?

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In the industrial production of which of the following, molecular hydrogen is obtained as a byproduct?

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Which one of the following compounds is used as a chemical in certain type of fire extinguishers?

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Which of the following statements are correct?

(A) Both LiCl and MgCl2 are soluble in ethanol.

(B) The oxides Li2O and MgO combine with excess of oxygen to give superoxide.

(C) LiF is less soluble in water than other alkali metal fluorides.

(D) Li2O is more soluble in water than other alkali metal oxides.

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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The major component/ingredient of Portland Cement is :
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Choose the correct statement from the following :
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The number of water molecules in gypsum, dead burnt plaster and plaster of Paris, respectively are :
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What are the products formed in sequence when excess of CO2 is passed in slaked lime?
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Match List - I with List - II :

List - I List - II
(a) Li (i) photoelectric cell
(b) Na (ii) absorbent of $$C{O_2}$$
(c) K (iii) coolant in fast breeder nuclear reactor
(d) Cs (iv) treatment of cancer
(v) bearings for motor engines


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 labelled as Reason R.

Assertion A : Lithium halides are some what covalent in nature.

Reason R : Lithium posses high polarisation capability.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
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Match List I with List II :

List-I
Elements
List-II
Properties
(a) Li (i) Poor water solubility of $${I^ - }$$ salt
(b) Na (ii) Most abundant element in cell fluid
(c) K (iii) Bicarbonate salt used in fire extinguisher
(d) Cs (iv) Carbonate salt decomposes easily on heating


Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
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Given below are two statements :

Statement I : None of the alkaline earth metal hydroxides dissolve in alkali.

Statement II : Solubility of alkaline earth metal hydroxides in water increases down the group.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate 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 $$6{s^2}$$
(c) Li (iii) Oxalate insoluble in water
(d) Na (iv) Formation of very strong monoacidic base


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The set in which compounds have different nature is :
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A s-block element (M) reacts with oxygen to form an oxide of the formula MO2. The oxide is pale yellow in colour and paramagnetic. The element (M) is :
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Match List - I with List - II :

List - I List - II
(a) Be (i) treatment of cancer
(b) Mg (ii) extraction of metals
(c) Ca (iii) incendiary bombs and signals
(d) Ra (iv) windows of X-ray tubes
(v) bearings for motor engines


Choose the most appropriate answer from the option given below :
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Match List - I with List - II

List - I
List - II
(a) $$Ca{(OCl)_2}$$ (i) Antacid
(b) $$CaS{O_4}.{1 \over 2}{H_2}O$$ (ii) Cement
(c) $$CaO$$ (iii) Bleach
(d) $$CaC{O_3}$$ (iv) Plaster of paris


Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
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The set of elements that differ in mutual relationship from those of the other sets is :
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One of the by-products formed during the recovery of NH3 from Solvay process is :
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The correct order of conductivity of ions in water is :
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Given below are two statements :

Statement I : Both CaCl2 . 6H2O and MgCl2 . 8H2O undergo dehydration on heating.

Statement II : BeO is amphoteric whereas the oxides of other elements in the same group are acidic.

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 (Salt) List II (Flame colour wavelength)
(a) LiCl (i) 455.5 nm
(b) NaCl (ii) 670.8 nm
(c) RbCl (iii) 780.0 nm
(d) CsCl (iv) 589.2 nm


Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
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Match the following compounds (Column-I) with their uses (Column-II) :

S.No. Column-I S.No. Column-II
(I) Ca(OH)2 (A) casts of statues
(II) NaCl (B) white wash
(III) CaSO4, $${1 \over 2}$$H2O (C) antacid
(IV) CaCO3 (D) washing soda
preparation
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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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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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On combustion of Li, Na and K in excess of air, the major oxides formed, respectively, are :
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Two elements A and B have similar chemical properties. They don’t form solid hydrogencarbonates, but react with nitrogen to form nitrides. A and B, respectively, are :
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The metal mainly used in devising photoelectric cells is :
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Among the statements (a)-(d) the correct ones are :

(a) Lithium has the highest hydration enthalpy among the alkali metals.

(b) Lithium chloride is insoluble in pyridine.

(c) Lithium cannot form ethynide upon its reaction with ethyne.

(d) Both lithium and magnesium react slowly with H2O.
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When gypsum is heated to 393 K, it forms :
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The INCORRECT statement is :
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The correct sequence of thermal stability of the following carbonates is :
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A hydrated solid X on heating initially gives a monohydrated compound Y. Y upon heating above 373 K leads to an anhydrous white powder Z. X and Z, respectively, are :
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The alloy used in the construction of aircrafts is :
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The structures of beryllium chloride in the solid state and vapour, phase, respectively,are :
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Magnisium powder burns in air to give :
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The correct order of hydration enthapies of alkali metal ions is :
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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 reaction that does NOT define calcination is :
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Match the following items in column I with the corresponding items in column II.

Item I Item II
(i) Na2CO3.10H2O (A) Portland cement ingredient
(ii) Mg(HCO3)2 (B) Castner-Kellner process
(iii) NaOH
(C) Solvay process
(iv) Ca3Al2O6 (D) Temporary hardness
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The amphoteric hydroxide 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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The metal used for marking X–ray tube window is :
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The metal that forms nitride by reacting directly with N2 of air, is :
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The alkaline earth metal nitrate that does not crystallise with water molecules, is :
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Both lithium and magnesium display several similar properties due to the diagonal relationship; however, the one which is incorrect, is :
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The commercial name for calcium oxide 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 atoms has the highest first ionization energy?
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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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The hottest region of Bunsen flame shown in the figure below 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 metal that cannot be obtained by electrolysis of an aqueous solution of its salts is :
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Which of the following on thermal decomposition yields a basic as well as an acidic oxide?
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The ionic mobility of alkali metal ions in aqueous solution is maximum for :
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Based on lattice energy and other considerations which one of the following alkali metal chlorides is expected to have the highest melting point :
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One mole of magnesium nitride on the reaction with an excess of water gives :
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In curing cement plasters water is sprinkled from time to time. This helps in :
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The solubilities of carbonates decrease down the magnesium group due to a decrease in :
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The substance not likely to contain CaCO3 is :
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The metallic sodium disolves in liquid ammonia to form a deep blue coloured solution. The deep blue colour is due to formation of :
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KO2 (potassium super oxide) is used in oxygen cylinders in space and submarines because it :
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A metal M readily forms its sulphate MSO4, which is water-soluble. It forms its oxide MO which becomes inert on heating. It forms an insoluble hydroxide M(OH)2 which is soluble in NaOH solution. The M is :
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