MCQS

1. The first ionization energy is higher for the:

A. Alkali metals ⃝ B. Alkaline earth metals ⃝ C. Halogens ⃝ D. Noble gases ⃝

2. Crimson red is characteristic flame color of:

A. Li ⃝ B. Na ⃝ C. Ca ⃝ D. Ba ⃝

5. Due to inert pair effect ______ oxidation state is more stable than _____ for
Pb.
A. 2 ,4 ⃝ B. 1 ,4 ⃝ C. 4 ,2 ⃝ D. 2 ,3 ⃝

11 Identify an element with higher ionization energy:

A. Greater metallic character ⃝ B. Larger atomic size ⃝
C. Strong reducing agent ⃝ D. Less electropositive ⃝

13 Predict which one of the following metal hydroxide is least soluble in water?
A. Sr(OH)2 ⃝ B. Mg(OH)2 ⃝
C. Ba(OH)2 ⃝ D. Ca(OH)2 ⃝

16 Identify which one of the following water pollutant is Carcinogenic?

A. Polycyclic hydrocarbons ⃝
B. Mineral acids ⃝
C. D.D.T ⃝
D. Nitrate fertilizers ⃝

1. The first ionization energy is higher for the:

A. Alkali metals B. Alkaline earth metals
C. Halogens D. Noble gases

2. Crimson red is characteristic flame color of:

A. Li B. Na
C. Ca D. Ba

5. Due to inert pair effect______ oxidation state is more stable than for_____ Pb.
A. 2+,4+ B. 1+,4+
C. 4+,2+ D. 2+,3+

Short/Questions

i. The thermal stability of carbonates of alkaline earth metals increases down the
group. Justify this behaviour.

ii. The order as reducing agent of Halide ions is F-<Cl-<Br-< I-

.Interpret it?

i. In group II A, Mg behaves differently against water at different conditions.

Prove
your answer giving valid chemical equations.

ii. How Fajan rule controls the covalent or ionic character of group IV A elements?

i. List three raw materials of nail polish.

Long/Questions

Q.3 a. Describe the peculiar behavior of 1st member of the alkaline earth metals.
Give
 seven main differences. (7)

Q.3 a. Halogens show different oxidizing trend down the group. How they react with
concentrated H2SO4? Support your answer by giving suitable chemical
reaction.
(2+2+2)

Q.4 b. Describe the trend in solubility of the hydroxides sulphates and carbonates
of
group IIA. (2+2+2)

Q.3 Describe the peculiar behavior of 1st member of the alkaline earth metals. Give
five main
differences from its group elements.

Q.6 OR ... Metal oxides are formed by oxidation of metals. How many types of oxides
are formed
by alkali metals? Also explain reactivity of these oxides with water and
acids. (3+4)