Final Touch (RCC Do / Die Questions) Chapter: S-Block

Final Touch (RCC Do / Die Questions)

Chapter : s-block
1. The ionisation energy of alkali metals decreases from Li to Cs because
1) the atomic size increases from Li to Cs
2) the distance between nucleus and outermost orbital decreases from Li to Cs
3) electropositive character decreases down the group
4) melting point decreases from Li to Cs.
2. Which is the characteristic flame colouration of Li?
1) Yellow 2) Violet
3) Blue 4) Crimson red
3. First ionisation energy of alkali metals is very low but second ionisation energy is very high because
1) alkali metals acquire noble gas configuration after losing one electron
2) a large amount of energy is required to remove electron from a cation
3) alkali metals can form only univalent ions
4) first group elements can lose only one electron.
4. The solubility of alkali metal salts in water is due to the fact that the cations get hydrated by water
molecules. The degree of hydration depends upon the size of the cation. If the trend of relative ionic
radii is
Cs+ > Rb+ > K+ > Na+ > Li+.
What is the relative degree of hydration?
1) Cs+(aq) > Rb+(aq) > K+(aq) > Na+(aq) > Li+(aq) 2) Li+(aq) > Na+(aq) > K+(aq) > Rb+(aq) > Cs+(aq)
3) Na+(aq) > K+(aq) > Rb+(aq) > Cs+(aq) > Li+(aq) 4) Cs+(aq) > Na+(aq) > Li+(aq) > K+(aq) > Rb+(aq)
5. Lithium is the strongest reducing agent though it has highest ionisation energy in its group. Which of
the following factors is responsible for making Li the strongest reducing agent?
1) Large heat of atomisation.
2) Smaller size.
3) Large sublimation energy.
4) Large amount of hydration enthalpy.
6. Which of the following alkali metals when burnt in air forms a mixture of oxide as well as nitride?
1) K 2) Na
3) Li 4) Cs
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7. Alkali metals are not found in free state due to their highly reactive nature. This is due to
1) their large size and low ionisation enthalpy
2) their large size and high ionisation enthalpy
3) their low ionisation enthalpy and high electron gain enthalpy
4) their tendency to impart colour to the flame.
8. In all oxides, peroxides and superoxides, the oxidation state of alkali metals is
1) +1 and –1 2) +1 and +2
3) +l only 4) +1,–1 and +2
9. The alkali metals dissolve in ammonia to give a deep blue solution which is conducting in nature.
M + (x + y) NH3  [M(NH3)x]2++ 2[e(NH3)y]–
Which of the following is not true about the solutions of alkali metals in liquid ammonia?
1) The blue colour is due to ammoniated electron.
2) The solution is paramagnetic.
3) The blue colour changes to brown on standing.
4) In concentrated solution blue colour changes to bronze and becomes diamagnetic.
10. On reaction with dihydrogen the alkali metals
1) form hydrides which are ionic solids with high melting points
2) form hydrides which are molecular solids with low melting points
3) form hydrides which are ionic solids with low melting points
4) form hydrides which are non–stoichiometric.
11. Match column I with column II and mark the appropriate choice.
Column I Column II
A) Li (i) M2O2
B) Na (ii) MO2
C) Rb (iii) M2O
1) A)  (i), B)  (ii), C)  (iii) 2) A)  (iii), B)  (ii), C)  (i)
3) A)  (iii), B)  (i), C)  (ii) 4) A)  (ii), B)  (iii), C)  (i)
12. What happens when H2 is passed over lithium at 1073 K?
1) Covalent lithium hydride is formed. 2) Coloured complex is formed.
3) Ionic lithium hydride is formed. 4) No reaction takes place.
13. When sodium reacts with excess of oxygen, the oxidation number of oxygen changes from
1) 0 to –l 2) 0 to –2
3) –1 to –2 4) No change.
14. When sodium is dropped in small amount of water it catches fire. Which one of the following burns
in the process?
1) Na 2) H2 O
3) H2 4) NaOH
15. Thermal stability of hydrides of alkali metals decreases in the order
1) LiH > NaH > KH > RbH > CsH 2) CsH > RbH > KH > NaH > LiH
3) LiH = NaH > KH = RbH > CsH 4) LiH > NaH > CsH > RbH > KH

16. Match the column I with column II and mark the appropriate choice.
Column I Column II
A) Li (i) Role in biological systems
B) K (ii) Golden yellow flame
C) Na (iii) Photoelectric cell
D) Cs (iv) Carbonate decomposes on heating
1) A)  (iv), B)  (i), C)  (iii), D)  (ii)
2) A)  (i), B)  (iii), C)  (ii), D)  (iv)
3) A)  (iii), B)  (ii), C)  (i), D)  (iv)
4) A)  (iv), B)  (i), C)  (ii), D)  (iii)
17. Which of the following increasing orders is not correct as per the property indicated against it?
1) CsCl < RbCl < KCl < NaCl < LiCl (Lattice energy)
2) LiOH < NaOH < KOH (Solubility in water)
3) Li+ < Na+ < K+ < Rb+ < Cs+ (Size of hydrated ion)
4) NaI < NaBr < NaCl < NaF (Lattice energy)
18. Which of the following has lowest thermal stability?
1) Li2CO3 2) Na2CO3
3) K2CO3 4) Rb2CO3
19. Superoxides of alkali metals act as oxidising agents while normal oxides are basic in nature. The
oxide which is paramagnetic in nature due to presence of unpaired electron is
1) Na2O2 2) KO2
3) Na2O 4) K2O2
20. Lithium salts are mostly hydrated like LiCl·2H2O due to
1) maximum ionisation enthalpy 2) maximum degree of hydration of Li+
3) maximum hygroscopic nature 4) maximum chemical reactivity.
21. The properties of lithium are similar to those of Mg. This is because
1) both have nearly the same size
2) the ratio of their charge to size is nearly the same
3) both have similar electronic configurations
4) both are found together in nature.
22. Which nitrate will decompose to give NO2 on heating?
1) NaNO3 2) KNO3
3) RbNO3 4) LiNO3
23. Which of the following does not show the anomalous behaviour of lithium?
1) Lithium reacts with nitrogen to form a nitride.
2) Lithium carbonate decomposes on heating.
3) Lithium nitrate gives NO2 on heating.
4) Lithium is the strongest reducing agent.
24. Baking soda is
1) NaHCO3 3) Na2CO3
2) NaHC03·6H2 O 4) Na2CO3·10H2O
25. A certain compound X imparts a golden yellow flame. When zinc powder is heated with concentrated
solution of X, H2 gas is evolved.X combines with CO2 to give a salt Y. Y is a hydrated salt which on
reaction with HCl or excess of CO2 gives another salt Z which is an important part of baking powder.
Identify X, Y and Z.
X Y Z
1) NaOH Na2CO3 NaHCO3
2) HCl NaOH NaHCO3
3) KOH K2CO3 KHCO3
4) NaCl Na2CO3 NaOH
26. In Solvay ammonia process, sodium bicarbonate is precipitated due to
1) presence of NH3 2) reaction with CO2
3) reaction with brine solution 4) reaction with NaOH.
27. A white solid X on heating gives a white solid Y and an acidic gas Z. Gas Z is also given out when X
reacts with an acid. The compound Y is also formed if caustic soda is left open in the atmosphere. X, Y
and Z are
X Y Z
1) NaHCO3 Na2CO3 CO2
2) Na2CO3 NaOH CO2
3) Na2CO3 NaHCO3 CO2
4) NaOH NaHCO3 CO2
28. Which of the following is not a use of baking soda?
1) In medicines as antacid.
2) As a component of baking powder.
3) In removing permanent hardness of water.
4) In fire extinguishers.
29. Which of the following reactions is not a part of Solvay's process for preparation of sodium carbonate?
1) 2NH3 + H2O + CO2  (NH4)2CO3
2) (NH4)2CO3 + H2O + CO2  2NH4HCO3
3) 2NH4HCO3  (NH4)2CO3 + H2O + CO2
4) NH4HCO3 + NaCl  NH4Cl + NaHCO3
30. When kept open in air, the crystals of washing soda lose 9 molecules of water to form a monohydrate.
1 exposed Na2CO3· OH2O to air) Na2CO3·H2O + 9H2O This process is called
1) efflorescence 2) deliquescence
3) dehydration 4) hydration.
31. What are the raw materials used in Solvay'sprocess?
1) NaCl, NH3, CaCO3 2) NaOH, CO2
3) NaCl, CaCO3, C, H2SO4 d) NH3, H2O, NaCl
32. Which of the following statements is not correct regarding preparation of NaOH?
1) NaOH is prepared by electrolysis of sodium chloride in Castner–Kellner cell.
2) Sodium metal discharged at cathode combines with mercury to form sodium amalgam.
3) Chlorine is evolved at anode.
4) Amalgam is heated to separate Na and Hg.

33. What is the biological importance of Na+ and K+ ions in cell fluids like blood plasma?
1) They participate in transmission of nerve signals.
2) They regulate the number of red and white blood corpuscles in the cell.
3) They can be present in any amount in the blood since they are absorbed by the cells.
4) They regulate the viscosity and colour of the blood.
34. The first ionisation enthalpies of the alkaline earth metals are higher than that of alkali metals but
second ionisation enthalpies are smaller, why?
1) In alkali metals, second ionisation enthalpy involves removal of electron from noble gas electronic
configuration while in alkaline earth metals, second electron is removed from ns1 configuration.
2) Alkaline earth metals have very high melting point as compared to alkali metals.
3) Electrons in s–orbital are more closely packed in alkaline earth metals than alkali metals.
4) Due to smaller size alkaline earth metals do not form divalent ions very easily.
35. Which of the following is not true about s–block elements?
1) They have large atomic sizes.
2) They have lower ionisation enthalpies.
3) They have variable oxidation state.
4) They form basic oxides.
36. Which among the following is kinetically inert towards water?
1) Na 2) Be
3) Ca 4) K
37. An oxide of alkaline earth metals (X) reacts with C and Cl2 to give a compound Y. Y is found in polymeric
chain structure and is electron deficient molecule. The compound Y is
1) BeO 2) BeCl2
3) Be(OH)2 4) BeCO3
38. The increasing order of basic character of oxides MgO, SrO, K2O, and Cs2O is
1) MgO < SrO < K2O < Cs2O 2) SrO < MgO < Cs2O < K2O
3) Cs2O < K2O < SrO < MgO 4) K2O < CS2O < SrO < MgO
39. Which of the following is arranged according to increasing basic strength?
1) CaO < MgO < SrO < BaO < BeO
2) BaO < SrO < CaO < MgO < BeO
3) BeO < MgO < CaO < BaO < SrO
4) BeO < MgO < CaO < SrO < BaO
40. Which of the following will have lowest value of Ksp at room temperature?
1) Be(OH)2 2) Mg(OH)2
3) Ca(OH)2 4) Ba(OH)2
41. Which is the correct sequence of solubility of carbonates of alkaline earth metals?
1) BaCO3 > SrCO3 > CaCO3 > MgCO3
2) MgCO3 > CaCO3 > SrCO3 > BaCO3
3) CaCO3 > BaCO3 > SrCO3 > MgCO3
4) BaCO3 > CaCO3 > SrCO3 > MgCO3

42. Calcium chloride is used as a dehydrating agent because
1) it has a strong affinity for water
2) it has water of crystalline attached to it
3) it loses water when exposed to air
4) it has a high melting point,
43. BeO is insoluble but BaO is soluble. Give reason.
1) Lattice energy of BeO is higher than BaO due to small size of Be2+ ion and its covalent nature.
2) Hydration energy of BeO is lower than BaO due to small size Be2+ ion.
3) BeO is amphoteric in nature while BaO is basic.
4) BeO forms hydrated salts while BaO forms
44. The pair of amphoteric oxides is
1) BeO, ZnO 2) Al2O3, Li2O
3) BeO, BO3 4) BeO, MgO
45. Which of the bicarbonates does not exist in solid state?
1) NaHCO3 2) KHCO3
3) Ca(HCO3)2 4) RbHCO3
46. The following two figures represent
Cl
Cl – Be Be – Cl
Cl
(i)
Cl Cl Cl
Be Be Be
Cl Cl Cl
(ii)
1) (i) BeCl2 is a dimer in vapour phase; (ii) BeCl2 is chain structure in solid state
2) (i) BeCl2 is in solid state; (ii) BeCl2 is in vapour phase
3) (i) BeCl2 is monomer in solid state; (ii) BeCl2 is linear polymer in vapour phase
4) (i) BeCl2 is linear monomer; (ii) BeCl2 is three dimensional dimer
47. Sulphates of Be and Mg are readily soluble in water but sulphates of Ca, Sr and Ba are insoluble. This
is due to the fact
1) the greater hydration enthalpies of Be2+ and Mg2+ overcome the lattice enthalpy
2) high lattice enthalpy of Be2+ and Mg2+ makes them soluble in water
3) solubility decreases from BeSO4 to BaSO4 due to increase in ionic size
4) BeSO4 and MgSO4 are ionic in nature while other sulphates are covalent.
48. Two metals X and Y belong to the second group of periodic table. X forms insoluble oxide but soluble
sulphate. Y forms a soluble oxide but insoluble sulphate. Hydroxide of metal X is soluble in NaOH
while that of metal Y is insoluble in NaOH. What are metals X and Y?
1) X = Be, Y = Ba 2) X = Mg, Y = Ca
3) X = Ca, Y = Sr 4) X = Ba, Y = Mg

49. Which of the following does not show diagonal relationship between beryllium and aluminium?
1) Both BeO and Al2O3 are amphoteric in nature.
2) Both beryllium and aluminium form polymeric covalent hydrides.
3) Both beryllium and aluminium form nitrides with nitrogen which evolve NH3 with water.
4) Both metal carbonates are highly stable.
50. The average composition of portland cement is
1) CaO : 40 – 50%, SiO2 : 30 – 40% , Al2O3, Fe2O3 : 10 – 20%
2) CaO : 50 – 60%, SiO2 : 20 – 25%, Al2O3 : 5 – 10%, MgO : 2 – 3%, Fe2O3 : 1 – 2% and SO3 : 1 – 2%
3) SiO2 : 40 – 50%, CaO : 30 – 40%, Al2O3 : 10 – 20 %
4) CaO : 50%, SiO2 : 50%
51. When plaster of Paris comes in contact with water it sets into a hard mass. The composition of the
hard mass is
1) CaSO4·H2O 2) CaSO4·Ca(OH)2
3) CaSO4·2H2 O 4) CaSO4·2Ca(OH)2
52. Which of the following is not present in portland cement?
1) Ca3Al2O6 2) Ca3SiO5
3) Ca2SiO4 4) Ca3(PO4)2
53. The difference of water molecules in gypsum and plaster of Paris is
5
1) 2) 2
2
1 1
3) 4) 1
2 2
54. Gypsum is added to portland cement to
1) fasten the process of setting
2) slow down the process of setting
3) improve the colour of the cement
4) increase the melting point of cement.
55. Slaked lime reacts with chlorine to give
1) CaCl2 2) CaO
3) Ca(OCl)2 4) CaCO3
56. Match the column I with column II and mark the appropriate choice.
Column I Column II
A) Quicklime (i) Setting fractured bones
B) Plaster of Paris (ii) A constituent of chewing gum
C) Slaked lime (iii) Manufacture of bleaching powder
D) Limestone (iv) Manufacture of dyestuffs
1) A)  (i), B)  (iv), C)  (ii), D)  (iii)
2) A)  (iv), B)  (i), C)  (iii), D)  (ii)
3) A)  (ii), B)  (iii), C)  (i), D)  (iv)
4) A)  (iii), B)  (ii), C)  (iv), D)  (i)

57. Which of the following metals is required as cofactor by all enzymes utilising ATP in phosphate
transfer?
1) K 2) Ca
3) Na 4) Mg
58. The alkali metals are low melting. Which of the following alkali metals is expected to melt if the room
temperature rises to 30°C?
1) Na 2) K
3) Rb 4) Cs
59. Alkali metals react with water vigorously to form hydroxides and dihydrogen. Which of the following
alkali metals reacts with water least vigorously?
1) Li 2) Na
3) K 4) Cs
60. The reducing power of a metal depends on various factors. Suggest the factor which makes Li, the
strongest reducing agent in aqueous solution.
1) Sublimation enthalpy 2) Ionisation enthalpy
3) Hydration enthalpy 4) Electron–gain enthalpy
61. Which ofthe carbonates given below isunstable in air and is kept in CO 2 atmosphere to avoid
decomposition?
1) BeCO3 2) MgCO3
3) CaCO3 4) BaCO3
62. Metals form basic hydroxides. Which of the following metal hydroxide is the least basic?
1) Mg(OH)2 2) Ca(OH)2
3) Sr(OH)2 4) Ba(OH)2
63. Some of the Group 2 metal halides are covalent and soluble in organic solvents. Among the following
metal halides, the one which is soluble in ethanol is
1) BeCl2 2) MgCl2
3) CaCl2 4) SrCl2
64. The order of decreasing ionisation enthalpy in alkali metals is
1) Na > Li > K > Rb 2) Rb < Na < K < Li
3) Li > Na > K > Rb 4) K < Li < Na < Rb
65. The solubility of metal halides depends on their nature, lattice enthalpy and hydration enthalpy of
the individual ions. Amongst fluorides of alkali metals, the lowest solubility of LiF in water is due to
1) ionic nature of lithium fluoride 2) high lattice enthalpy
3) high hydration enthalpy for lithium ion 4) low ionisation enthalpy of lithium atom.
66. Amphoteric hydroxides react with both alkalies and acids. Which of the following Group 2 metal
hydroxides is soluble in sodium hydroxide?
1) Be(OH)2 2) Mg(OH)2
3) Ca(OH)2 4) Ba(OH)2
67. In the synthesis of sodium carbonate, the recovery of ammonia is done by treating NH4Cl with Ca(OH)2.
The by–product obtained in this process is
1) CaCl2 2) NaCl
3) NaOH 4) NaHCO3

68. When sodium is dissolved in liquid ammonia, a solution of deep blue colour is obtained. The colour
of the solution is due to
1) ammoniated electron 2) sodium ion
3) sodium amide 4) ammoniated sodium ion.
69. By adding gypsum to cement
1) setting time of cement becomes less 2) setting time of cement increases
3) colour of cement becomes light 4) shining surface is obtained.
70. Dead burnt plaster is
1
1) CaSO4 2) CaSO4· HO
2 2
3) CaSO4·H2O 4) CaSO4·2H2 O
71. Suspension of slaked lime in water is known as
1) lime water 2) quick lime
3) milk of lime 4) aqueous solution of slaked lime.
72. Which of the following elements does not form hydride by direct heating with dihydrogen?
1) Be 2) Mg
3) Sr 4) Ba
73. The formula of soda ash is
1) Na2CO3·10H2O 2) Na2CO3·2H2 O
3) Na2CO3·H2 O 4) Na2CO3
74. A substance which gives brick red flame and breaks down on heating to give oxygen and a brown gas
is
1) magnesium nitrate 2) calcium nitrate
3) barium nitrate 4) strontium nitrate.
75. Which of the following statements is true about Ca(OH)2?
1) It is used in the preparation of bleaching powder.
2) It is a light blue solid.
3) It does not possess disinfectant property.
4) It is used in the manufacture of cement.
76. A chemical 'A' is used for the preparation of washing soda to recover ammonia. When CO2 is bubbled
through an aqueous solution of 'A', the solution turns milky. It is used in white washing due to
disinfectant nature. What is the chemical formula of 'A' ?
1) Ca(HCO3)2 2) CaO
3) Ca(OH)2 4) CaCO3
77. Dehydration of hydrates of halides of calcium, barium and strontium i.e., CaCl2·6H2O, BaCl2·2H2O,
SrCl2·6H2O, can be achieved by heating. These become wet on keeping in air. Which of the following
statements is correct about these halides?
1) Act as dehydrating agent.
2) Can absorb moisture from air
3) Tendency to form hydrate decreases from calcium to barium.
4) All of the above.

78. Pure NaCl is not hygroscopic but NaCl prepared from sea water is hygropic. It is because of the presence
of
(I) KCl (II) CaCl2 (III) MgCl2 (IV) RbCl
1) I and II 2) II and IV
3) I and IV 4) II and III
79. Chemical compound ‘A’ is used to remove temporary hardness from water. It reacts with Na2CO3 to generate
caustic soda. When CO2 is passed through ‘A’ it turns cloudy. What is ‘A’?
1) CaCO3 2) Ca(HCO3)2
3) Ca(OH)2 4) CaCl2
80. Which is the correct order of solubility of the sulphates in water.
1) BeSO4 < MgSO4 < CaSO4 < SrSO4 < BaSO4
2) BeSO4 > MgSO4 < CaSO4 < SrSO4 < BaSO4
3) BeSO4 < MgSO4 > CaSO4 > SrSO4 > BaSO4
4) BeSO4 > MgSO4 > CaSO4 > SrSO4 > BaSO4

Chapter : s-block (Answer key + Solutions)

1. (1) As we move down the group, atomic size 10. (1) Alkali metals react with dihydrogen to form
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increases due to which the distance between the hydrides which are ionic solids with high melting
nucleus and the outermost electron increases. points.
Ionisation energy of alkali metals decreases from 2M + H2  2M+H–
Li to Cs due to increase in atomic size. 11. (3) Li forms Li2O, Na forms Na2O2, K, Rb and Cs
2. (4) Li imparts crimson red colour to the flame. form KO2, RbO2, CsO2·
This is due to the excitation of electrons by flame 12. (3) Lithium forms ionic hydride having high
and emission of extra energy in the visible region. melting point.
3. (1) Alkali metals attain noble gas configuration 0 1
after losing one electron. It is very difficult to take 13. (1) 2Na + O 2  Na2 O2
out electron from a stable configuration. 14. (3) H2 gas produced during the reaction burns.

1e 2Na + 2H2O  2NaOH + H2
M   M+
(Alkali metal) (Noble gas)
15. (1) Since electropositive character increases from
I.E.
Li to Cs, reactivity of hydrides increases from
e.g. Na (2, 8, 1)  Na+ (2, 8) + e– Li to Cs while thermal stability decreases from Li
4. (2) Smaller the size of cation, greater is its charge to Cs.
density and greater is its hydration. 16. (4) Li2CO3 decomposes on heating. K plays vital
5. (4) Large amount of hydration energy makes it role in biological systems. Na imparts golden
strongest reducing agent inspite of its highest yellow colour to the flame. Cs is used in devising
ionisation enthalpy. photoelectric cells.
Sublimation
M(s) 
Ionisation
 M   M+(g) 17. (3) Increasing size of hydrated ion
energy energy
Cs+ < Rb+ < K+ < Na+ < Li+
Hydration

 M+(aq)
energy 18. (1) Li2CO3 is least stable and decomposes on
6. (3) Lithium when burnt in air forms a mixture of heating unlike other alkali metal carbonates.
oxide as well as nitride. Li2CO3  Li2O + CO2
  19. (2) Superoxides are paramagnetic in nature due
4Li + O2   2Li2O, 6Li + N2   2Li3N
to presence of one unpaired electron in  *2pMO.
7. (1) Alkali metals are highly reactive due to their  
large size and low ionisation enthalpy. : O  O :
 
8. (3) In all oxides, peroxides and superoxides, the +
20. (2) Li has maximum degree of hydration due to
oxidation state of the alkali metals is + 1.
smallestsizein the group henceits saltsare
M2O : 2x + (–2) = 0  x = +1
mostlyhydrated
(In oxide O is present as O2–.)
21. (2) Lithium shows diagonal relationship with
M2O2 : 2x + (–2) = 0  x = +1
magnesium since they have almost the same
(In peroxide O is present as O22–.)
polarizing power i.e. charge/size ratio.
MO2 : x – 1 = 0  x = +1
22. (4) Only LiNO3 gives NO2 on heating. All other
(In superoxide O is present as O2.)
nitrites give oxygen.
9. (3) On standing it slowly liberates hydrogen

resulting in formation of amide. 4LiNO3   2Li2O + 4NO2 + O2

+ – 3
1 2NaNO3   2NaNO2 + O2
M + e (am) + NH  MNH2(am) + H2(g)
(am) (l) 2 23. (4) All alkali metals are strong reducing agents.
Where 'am' denotes solution in ammonia. 24. (1) NaHCO3 is known as baking soda.

25. (1) Zn + 2NaOH  Na2ZnO2 + H2 37. (4) BeO + C + Cl2  BeCl2 + CO
(X) (X) (Y)
2NaOH + CO2  Na2CO3 + H2O BeCl2 is polymeric and electron deficient molecule.
(X) (Y) 38. (1) Basic character of oxides increases down the
Na2CO3 + HCl  NaHCO3 + NaCl group while decreases in a period.
(Y) (Z) 39. (4) Basic strength of oxides increases down the
Na2CO3 + CO2 + H2O  2NaHCO3 group.
(Y) (Z) 40. (1)Be(OH)2 is least soluble in water hence it will
26. (3) In Solvay ammonia process, sodium have lowest value of Ksp.
bicarbonate is precipitated due to common Ion  Be2+ + 2OH–
Be(OH)2 
(Na+) effect provided by brine (concentrated NaCl
Ksp = [Be2+] [OH–]2
Solution).
41. (2) Solubility of carbonates decreases on moving
27. (1) 2NaHCO3  Na2CO3 + CO2 + H2O
down the group as hydration energy decreases.
(X) (Y) (Z)
NaHCO3 + HCl  NaCl + CO2 + H2O 42. (1) The halides of alkaline earth metals are
(X) (Z)
hygroscopic in nature. CaCl2 has a great affinity
towards water.
2NaOH + CO2  Na2CO3 + H2O
(atmosphere) (Y) 43. (1) The lattice energy of BeO is higher than BaO
due to small size of Be2+ ion. BeO is covalent while
28. (3) Na2CO3 (washing soda) is used for removing
BaO is ionic in nature.
permanent hardness of water.
44. (1) BeO and ZnO are amphoteric oxides.
29. (3) 2NaHCO3  Na2CO3 + H2O + CO2
45. (3) Calcium bicarbonate exists in the form of
30. (1) The process of losing water of crystallation
solution
when exposed to air is called efflorescence.
46. (1) (i) is a dimer of BeCl2 in vapour phase.
31. (1) CaCO3  CaO + CO2
(ii) is a chain structure of BeCl2 in solid phase.
2NH3 + CO2 + H2O  (NH4)2CO3
47. (1) Due to smaller size their lattice enthalpies are
(NH4)2CO3 + H2O + CO2  2NH4HCO3
high but their greater hydration enthalpies
NH4HCO3 + NaCl  NaHCO3 + NH4Cl
overcome the lattice enthalpies and they become
32. (4) Amalgam is treated with water to give sodium
soluble in water. Ca, Sr and Ba sulphates are
hydroxide and hydrogen gas.
insoluble is water due to lower hydration
2Na - amalgam + 2H2O  2NaOH + 2Hg + H2
enthalpies.
33. (1) Na+ and K+ ions participate in the transmission
48. (1) BeO - Insoluble, BeSO4 - Soluble
of nerve signals, in regulating the flow of water
BaO - Soluble, BaSO4 - Insoluble
across cell membrane.
Be(OH)2 - Soluble in NaOH
34. (1) Alkaline earth metals -
Ba(OH)2 - Insoluble in NaOH
IE1 IE 2
M2  1e   M1 
1e 
 M 2 49. (4) The carbonates of both the metals are unstable.
ns ns (Noble gas configuration )
Alkali metals - 50. (2) CaO : 50 - 60%, SiO2 : 20 - 25%,

IE1 IE 2
Al2O3 : 5 - 10%,
M1  1e   M 2  M 2 ; MgO : 2 - 3% Fe2O3 : 1 - 2% and SO3 : 1 - 2%
ns (Noble gas configuration )
IE2 >> IE1 1

35. (3) They have invariable +1 oxidation state only. 51. (3) 2CaSO4. H O + 3H2O  2CaSO4·2H2O
2 2
36. (2) Na, K and Ca decompose water by evolving Plaster of Paris Gypsum(Hardmass)
hydrogen gas. However Be does not react with 52. (4) Phosphate is not a part of composition of
water even when red hot. Its protective oxide layer portland cement.
survives even at high temperature.

53. (4) Gypsum: CaSO4·2H2O and 67. (1) Sodium carbonate is generally prepared by
1 Solvay process. In this process, NH3 is recovered
Plaster of Paris : CaSO4. H2O when the solution containing NH4Cl is treated with
2
Ca(OH)2.
1 3 1 Calcium chloride is obtained as a by-product.
Difference of Water = 2 – = =1
2 2 2 2NH4Cl + Ca(OH)2  2NH3 + CaCl2 + 2H2O
54. (2) Gypsum slows down the process of setting of 68. (1) The blue colour of the solution is due to the
the cement so that it gets sufficiently hardened. ammoniated electron which absorbs energy in the
55. (3) 2Ca(OH)2 + 2Cl2  CaCl2 + Ca(OCl)2 + 2H2O visible region of light and thus imparts blue colour
Bleaching powder to the solution.
56. (2) Quick lime is used for the manufacture of M + (x + y)NH3  [M(NH3)x]+ + [e(NH3)y]–
dyestuffs. 69. (2) The purpose of adding gypsum is only to slow
Plaster of Paris is used for setting of fractured bones. down the process of setting of the cement so that
Slaked lime is used for the manufacture of bleaching it gets sufficiently hardened.
powder. 70. (1) Anhydrous calcium sulphate, CaSO4 is known
Limestone is a constituent of chewing gum. as 'dead burnt plaster'. It is formed by heating
57. (4) Mg binds to phosphate group in ATP thus gypsum,
making a complex that catalyses phosphate CaSO4·2H2O at above 393 K.
transfer. 71. (3) A suspension of slaked lime, Ca(OH)2 in water
58. (4) Atomic size increases down the group from is known as 'milk of lime'.
Na to Cs so, the strength of metallic bonding 72. (1) All the elements except beryllium combine
decreases and hence, the melting point also with hydrogen upon heating to form their hydrides,
decreases. MH2. BeH2, however, can be prepared by the
59. (1) Li reacts with water least vigorously due to reaction of BeCl2 with LiAIH4.
small size and very high hydration energy. 2BeCl2 + LiAlH4  2BeH2 + LiCl + AlCl3
60. (3) With the small size of Li+ ion, lithium has the 73. (4) Anhydrous Na2CO3 is called 'soda ash' while
highest hydration enthalpy which accounts for its sodium carbonate decahydrate, Na2CO3·10H2O is
high negative E o value and its high reducing called 'washing soda.
power. 74. (2) Calcium imparts brick red colour to the flame
61. (1) and calcium nitrate evolves O2 and a brown gas,
62. (1) The basic character of metal hydroxides NO2 upon heating.
increases down the group from Mg(OH)2 to 
2Ca(NO3)2   2CaO + O2 + 4NO2 
Ba(OH)2 due to increase in size, ionization enthalpy
decreases and the M – O bond becomes weaker. (Brown gas)
75. (1)
63. (1) Beryllium halides are essentially covalent and
76. (3) Ca(OH) 2 is used in Solvay process i.e.,
soluble in organic solvents like ethanol.
preparation of washing soda (Na2CO3·10H2O) to
64. (3) Ionisation enthalpy of alkali metals decreases
recover NH3.
down the group from Li to Cs. This is because of
2NH4Cl + Ca(OH)2  2NH3 + CaCl2 + H2O
increase in size which outweighs the increasing
'A'
nuclear charge, and the outermost electron is very
Ca(OH)2 + CO2  CaCO3  + H2O
well screened from the nuclear charge.
65. (2) The low solubility of LiF in water is due to its 'A' Milkiness
Ca(OH) 2 is used in white washing due to its
high lattice enthalpy. Smaller Li+ ion is stabilised
disinfectant nature.
by smaller F– ion.
77. (4)
66. (1) Beryllium hydroxide, Be(OH)2 is amphoteric 78. (4)
in nature, as it reacts with acid and alkali both. 79. (3)
Be(OH)2 + 2HCl  BeCl2 + 2H2O 80. (4)
Be(OH)2 + 2NaOH  Na2BeO2 + 2H2O

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