S - Block NCERT Line by Line

1.
The last e- enters into outer most s-orbital, then the
e-
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block of element in periodic table is:
A)P-block
B)S-block
C)D-block
D)F-block
1.The last e- enters into outer most s-orbital, then the
block of element in periodic table is:
A)P-block
B)S-block
C)D-block
D)F-block
2. Why group I elements are called as alkali metals?
A)They are metallic in nature

B)They are large in size
C)They are hydroxides which are strongly alkaline
D)All of the above
2. Why group I elements are called as alkali metals?
A)They are metallic in nature

B)They are large in size
✓C)They are hydroxides which are strongly alkaline
D)All of the above
3. Which of the following is not alkaline earth metal?
A)Mg
B)Be
C)Ca
D)Sr
3. Which of the following is not alkaline earth metal?
A)Mg
tB)Be
C)Ca
D)Sr
4. Group-2 elements are called as alkaline earth metals,
the reason for this is:
A)Their metal oxides & hydroxides are alkaline in nature

B)They are found in earth’s crust
C)Both (A) & (B)
D)Only A
4. Group-2 elements are called as alkaline earth metals,
the reason for this is:
A)Their metal oxides & hydroxides are alkaline in nature

B)They are found in earth’s crust
xC)Both (A) & (B)
D)Only A
5. Which among the following is Radio
active?
A)Fr
B)Na
C)Li
D)K
5. Which among the following is Radio
active?
_
A)Fr
B)Na
C)Li
D)K
6. Li shows similarity to Mg and Be to Al, the
- - -
most appropriate reasons for this is:
A)Same size
B)Same electronegativity
C)Diagonal relationship
D)None of these
6. Li shows similarity to Mg and Be to Al, the
most appropriate reasons for this is:
A)Same size " Be

B)Same electronegativity ↳ _
a,
Be
C)Diagonal relationship
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D)None of these
7. Due to diagonal relationship Li shows
property similar to:
A)Mg
B)Ca
C)Al
D)All of these
7. Due to diagonal relationship Li shows
property similar to:
rA)Mg
B)Ca
C)Al
D)All of these
8. In diagonal relationship Be shows property
similar to:
A)Mg
B)Ca
C)Al
_
D)All of these
8. In diagonal relationship Be shows property
similar to:
A)Mg
B)Ca
C)Al
D)All of these
9. The property of diagonal relationship is
due to:
A)Similarity in ionic sizes

B)Some charge/radius ratio
C)Both of these
D)None of these
9. The property of diagonal relationship is
due to:
-
A)Similarity in ionic sizes

B)Some charge/radius ratio
C)Both of these
it
D)None of these
10.1- Group-I Elements :
Alkali metals
10. Alkali metals shows regular trends in
physical & chemical properties with increase
in:
A)Atomic no
B)Mass no
C)Valence e-
D)None of these
10. Alkali metals shows regular trends in
physical & chemical properties with increase
in:
:/
Li
A)Atomic no
✓B)Mass no
Na
C)Valence e- k
D)None of these
11. The number of valence electron in alkali
metals outside the noble gas configuration is:
(ta) nsl
✓
A)One
B)Two
C)Three
D)None of these
11. The number of valence electron in alkali
metals outside the noble gas configuration is:
A)One
B)Two
C)Three
D)None of these
12. The correct reason for alkali metals being
most electro positive is:
-
A)Loosely held s-electron in outermost

valence shell
B)Loosely held p-electron in outer most
valence shell
C)They have high ionisation enthalpy
D)All of the above
12. The correct reason for alkali metals being
most electro positive is:
-A)Loosely held s-electron in outermost

valence shell
B)Loosely held p-electron in outer most
valence shell
C)They have high ionisation enthalpy
D)All of the above
13. Alkali metals readily lose electron to give
mono-valent M+ ions, thus they are:
A)Always found in free state

B)Always found in liquid state
C)Never found in free state
D)None of these
13. Alkali metals readily lose electron to give
mono-valent M+ ions, thus they are:
-
A)Always found in free state

B)Always found in liquid state
C)Never found in free state
t
D)None of these
14. In a particular period, alkali metals have:
-
A)Smallest size
µB)Largest size
C)Smallest cationic size
D)None of these
14. In a particular period, alkali metals have:
A)Smallest size
B)Largest size
C)Smallest cationic size
D)None of these
15. The atomic & ionic radii of alkali metals:
A)Remains same across the group

B)Decreases on moving down the group
C)Increases on moving down the group
D)None of these
15. The atomic & ionic radii of alkali metals:
A)Remains same across the group

B)Decreases on moving down the group
tC)Increases on moving down the group
D)None of these
16. The correct order of atomic sizes in given
element is:
A)Li < Na < K < Rb < Cs

B)Li > Na > K > Rb > Cs
C)Na < Li < K < Cs < Rb
D)Li < K < Rb < Cs < Na
16. The correct order of atomic sizes in given
element is:
_A)Li < Na < K < Rb < Cs

B)Li > Na > K > Rb > Cs
C)Na < Li < K < Cs < Rb
D)Li < K < Rb < Cs < Na
17. The correct order of size of alkali metals
are:
neutral > Cation
A) M > M +
Zeff ↑
(g) (g)
B) M < M+
(g) (g)
C) M = M+
(g) (g)
D)None of these
17. The correct order of size of alkali metals
are:
/
A) M > M +
(g) (g)
B) M < M+
(g) (g)
C) M = M+
(g) (g)
D)None of these
18. The ionisation enthalpy of alkali metals:
A)Increases down the group

_B)Decreases down the group
C)Remains same
D)Doesn’t follow a trend particular trend
18. The ionisation enthalpy of alkali metals:
A)Increases down the group

B)Decreases down the group
C)Remains same
D)Doesn’t follow a trend particular trend
19. Why does the ionisation enthalpy of alkali
metals decreases down the group?
A)Effect of increasing size overcomes nuclear

charge
B)Effect of increasing size does not effect
nuclear charge
C)Both A and B
D)None of these
19. Why does the ionisation enthalpy of alkali
metals decreases down the group?
A)Effect of increasing size overcomes nuclear

-
charge
B)Effect of increasing size does not effect
nuclear charge
C)Both A and B
D)None of these
20. Which among the following has the
largest hydration enthalpy?
- =
✓A)Li+
HE ✗
site
B)Na+
C)K+
D)Cs+
20. Which among the following has the
largest hydration enthalpy?
A)Li+
B)Na+
C)K+
D)Cs+
21. The correct order of hydration enthalpies of
alkali metal ions:
A)Li+ < Na+ < K+ < Rb+ < Cs+

B)Li+ > Na+ > K+ > Rb+ > Cs+
C)Does not follow a particular trend
D)None of these
21. The correct order of hydration enthalpies of
alkali metal ions:
A)Li+ < Na+ < K+ < Rb+ < Cs+

B)Li+ > Na+ > K+ > Rb+ > Cs+
r
C)Does not follow a particular trend
D)None of these
22. The correct reasons for lithium salts being
-
most hydrated is:

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A)Li+ has very low lattice energy

B)Li+ has very high lattice energy
C)Li+ has maximum degree of hydration
D)None of these
22. The correct reasons for lithium salts being
most hydrated is:
A)Li+ has very low lattice energy

B)Li+ has very high lattice energy
/
C)Li + has maximum degree of hydration
D)None of these
23. The correct formula of hydrated chloride
salt of Li is:
A)LiCl.H2O
B)LiCl.2H2O
C)LiCl.3H2O
D)None of these
23. The correct formula of hydrated chloride
salt of Li is:
A)LiCl.H2O
✓B)LiCl.2H2O
C)LiCl.3H2O
D)None of these
10.1.5 Physical Properties
24. The physical appearance of alkali metals
is:
A)Silvery white
B)Soft
C)Light
D)All of the above
24. The physical appearance of alkali metals
is:
A)Silvery white
B)Soft
C)Light
rD)All of the above
25. Alkali metals are large in size, hence these
elements have:
A)High density
B)Low density
C)Variable density
D)None of these
25. Alkali metals are large in size, hence these
elements have:
,
A)High density
↓d=F↑
B)Low density ( Period)
C)Variable density
D)None of these
26. The density of alkali metals:
A)Increase down the group from Li to Cs

B)Decrease down the group from Li to Cs
C)Remains same
D)None of these
26. The density of alkali metals: Li < K < Nas Rb ( Cs
✓
A)Increase down the group from Li to Cs exception
B)Decrease down the group from Li to Cs
C)Remains same
D)None of these
27. Which among the following is the correct
reasons for low melting point and boiling
point?
A)Weak Vander-wall forces

B)Weak intermolecular forces
C)Weak metallic bonding
D)None of these
27. Which among the following is the correct
reasons for low melting point and boiling
point?
A)Weak Vander-wall forces

B)Weak intermolecular forces
✓C)Weak metallic bonding
D)None of these
28. Why alkali metals have weak metallic
-
bonding?
-
A)Presence of single valence e-

B)Low E.N
C)Low hydration enthalpy
D)Low electro positive
28. Why alkali metals have weak metallic
bonding?
_
A)Presence of single valence e-
B)Low E.N
C)Low hydration enthalpy
D)Low electro positive
29. The alkali metals and their salts show
characteristics colour due to:
A)A reducing flame

B)An oxidising flame
C)They do not show any colour
D)None of these
29. The alkali metals and their salts show
characteristics colour due to:
A)A reducing flame

✓B)An oxidising flame
C)They do not show any colour
D)None of these
30. Alkali metals ions impart characteristic
colour to an oxidising flame:
A)Emission of radiation in visible region when

electron come back to ground state energy
level
B)Excitation of valence electron
C)Presence of single valence electron
D)All of these
30. Alkali metals ions impart characteristic
colour to an oxidising flame:
A)Emission of radiation in visible region when

t
electron come back to ground state energy
level
B)Excitation of valence electron
C)Presence of single valence electron
D)All of these
31. Match Column I with Column II and mark
the appropriate choice.
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A)i) → e , ii) → c , iii) → b , iv) → a , v) → d

B)i) → e , ii) → d , iii) → c , iv) → b , v) → a
C)i) → e , ii) → d , iii) → a , iv) → c , v) → b
D)i) → e , ii) → a , iii) → d , iv) → b , v) → c
31. Match Column I with Column II and mark
A)i) → e , ii) → c , iii) → b , iv) → a , v) → d

B)i) → e , ii) → d , iii) → c , iv) → b , v) → a
C)i) → e , ii) → d , iii) → a , iv) → c , v) → b
D)i) → e , ii) → a , iii) → d , iv) → b , v) → c
32. Which of the alkali metals are used as
=
electrodes in photo-electric cells?
A)Potassium and Caesium

B)Sodium and Rubidium
C)Both (A) & (B)
D)None of these
32. Which of the alkali metals are used as
electrodes in photo-electric cells? ( uses )
K Cs
✓
A)Potassium and Caesium
B)Sodium and Rubidium
C)Both (A) & (B)
D)None of these
10.1.6 Chemical Properties
33. With reference to the reactivity of alkali
metals which of the following statements is:
A)Reactivity increases down the group

B)Large size of alkali metals makes them
highly reactive
C)Low ionisation enthalpy makes them highly
reactive
D)All of the above
33. With reference to the reactivity of alkali
metals which of the following statements is:
A)Reactivity increases down the group -

B)Large size of alkali metals makes them
=
highly reactive
C)Low ionisation enthalpy makes them highly
reactive
D)All of the above
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34. Why alkali metals tarnish in dry air?
f-
F-
A)Due to formation of hydroxide

B)Due to formation of oxide
C)Due to formation of super oxide
D)Due to formation of peroxide
34. Why alkali metals tarnish in dry air?
A)Due to formation of hydroxide

B)Due to formation of oxide
_
C)Due to formation of super oxide
D)Due to formation of peroxide
35. Oxides of alkali metals reacts with
=
-
moisture and form:
A)Hydroxide
B)Peroxide
C)Super oxide
D)Hydrated salt
35. Oxides of alkali metals reacts with
moisture and form:
_A)Hydroxide
B)Peroxide
C)Super oxide
D)Hydrated salt
(
36. Which of the following statement is in
correct?
-
Li - Liu
A)Alkali metals tarnish in dry air to form
Na → Naz 02
their oxide
B)Sodium forms peroxide & lithium forms
mono oxide
k → KOZ
O
C)Lithium forms peroxide & sodium forms Rb → Rbo ,
mono oxide es → Cosi
D)All of the above
36. Which of the following statement is in
correct?
A)Alkali metals tarnish in dry air to form

their oxide
:
B)Sodium forms peroxide & lithium forms
mono oxide
C)Lithium forms peroxide & sodium forms

mono oxide
D)All of the above
37. In the given chemical reaction, M + O2 →
MO2 (super oxide) M can be:
I
A)Na , K
B)K only
C)K , Rb , Cs
D)Na only
37. In the given chemical reaction, M + O2 →
MO2 (super oxide) M can be:
A)Na , K
B)K only
C)K , Rb , Cs
D)Na only
38. Match column I with column II and mark
*
A)(a) → iii , (b) → ii , (c) → i
B)(a) → ii , (b) → i , (c) → iii
C)(a) → iii , (b) → i , (c) → ii
D)(a) → i , (b) → ii , (c) → iii
A)(a) → iii , (b) → ii , (c) → i

B)(a) → ii , (b) → i , (c) → iii
C)(a) → iii , (b) → i , (c) → ii
D)(a) → i , (b) → ii , (c) → iii
39. Which of the following metal reacts
directly with N2 of air to form nitride?
-
A)Na
B)Li
µ
C)Rb
D)K
39. Which of the following metal reacts
directly with N2 of air to form nitride?
A)Na
B)Li → Eict Size
C)Rb
D)K
+1
40. What is the oxidation state of K in KO2?
A)+2
B)+3
C)+1
D)None of these
40. What is the oxidation state of K in KO2?
A)+2
B)+3
C)+1
D)None of these
41. The reasons for keeping alkali metals in
-
kerosene oil is:

-
A)They are poisonous

B)They are volatile
C)They are highly reactive towards air &
water
D)All of the above
41. The reasons for keeping alkali metals in
kerosene oil is:
A)They are poisonous

B)They are volatile
C)They are highly reactive towards air &
t
water
D)All of the above
42. When alkali metals react with water , the
_
products formed are:
A)Mono oxide & hydride

B)Hydroxide & di hydrogen
C)Only di hydrogen
D)None of these
42. When alkali metals react with water , the
products formed are:
A)Mono oxide & hydride

tB)Hydroxide & di hydrogen
C)Only di hydrogen
D)None of these
43. What is the correct reaction of alkali
metal & water?
A)M+H2O → N(OH) + H2O

B)M+H2O → M(OH) + H2
C)M+H2O → M+ + OH- + H2
D)Both B & C
43. What is the correct reaction of alkali
metal & water?
A)M+H2O → N(OH) + H2O
}
B)M+H2O → M(OH) + H2
C)M+H2O → M+ + OH- + H2
-
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D)Both B & C
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44. Lithium reacts less vigorously with water.
The correct explanation for this is:
A)It has small size

B)It has high hydration energy
Hettie
C)Both of these
→
D)None of these
44. Lithium reacts less vigorously with water.
The correct explanation for this is:
A)It has small size

B)It has high hydration energy
C)Both of these
D)None of these
45. Which of the metal of alkali metals does
not react explosively with water?
.
A)Li
B)K
C)Na
D)Rb
45. Which of the metal of alkali metals does
not react explosively with water?
_
A)Li
B)K
C)Na
D)Rb
46. With respect to reactivity of alkali metals
towards di hydrogen, which of the following
statement is correct?
-
A)Lithium reacts with di hydrogen at 1073 K
B)Expect Li all other alkali metals reacts with di
hydrogen at 673 K ✓
C)Alkali metals reacts with di hydrogen to form
hydrides Mttlz → MH
D)All of these
✗
46. With respect to reactivity of alkali metals
towards di hydrogen, which of the following
A)Lithium reacts with di hydrogen at 1073 K

B)Expect Li all other alkali metals reacts with di
hydrogen at 673 K
C)Alkali metals reacts with di hydrogen to form
hydrides
D)All of these
47. When alkali metals reacts with di-hydrogen , the products
iii. ⑦
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formed are:
mi + =
A)Metal hydrides which are ionic solids with high melting point
B)Metal hydrides which are metallic solids with high melting
point
C)Metal hydrides which are ionic solids with low melting point
D)None of these
47. When alkali metals reacts with di-hydrogen , the products
formed are:
IA)Metal hydrides which are ionic

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solids with high melting point
-
B)Metal hydrides which are metallic solids with high melting

point
C)Metal hydrides which are ionic solids with low melting point
D)None of these
48. In a chemical reaction when H2 is passed
over Lithium at 1073K, the product formed is:
-
A)Covalent Lithium hydride

B)Ionic Lithium hydride
C)No reaction takes place
D)None of these
48. In a chemical reaction when H2 is passed
over Lithium at 1073K, the product formed is:
A)Covalent Lithium hydride

B)Ionic Lithium hydride
LF a-
✗C)No reaction takes place
D)None of these ionic
49. The factor which is responsible for
covalent character of lithium halides is: ⇐ I
A)High polarisation capacity of Li+ ion
B)Low polarisation capacity of Li+ ion
C)Low melting point of Lithium halide
D)None of these
49. The factor which is responsible for
covalent character of lithium halides is: Sc LA
- ↓
/
A)High polarisation capacity of Li+ ion
✗
B)Low polarisation capacity of Li+ ion polarizing
C)Low melting point of Lithium halide power
D)None of these more
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50. Which of the following statement is
correct regarding lithium halide? )
A)Lithium halides are covalent to some extent
B)Lithium iodide is most covalent in nature
C)Both of these
D)None of these
correct regarding lithium halide? Li I
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A)Lithium halides are covalent to some extent
B)Lithium iodide is most covalent in nature
=C)Both of these
D)None of these
④
51. Which of the following alkali metal iodide
areImost covalent in nature?
A)LiF
B)LiCl
C)LiBr
D)LiI
⑤
51. Which of the following alkali metal iodide
are most covalent in nature?
A)LiF
B)LiCl
C)LiBr
D)LiI
52. Lithium halides are covalent to some extent
in nature , the most correct reasons for this:
A)Li+ is a very small in size

B)Li+ ion has high polarising power
C)Both (A) & (B)
D)None of these
52. Lithium halides are covalent to some extent
in nature , the most correct reasons for this:
A)Li+ is a very small in size

B)Li+ ion has high polarising power
tC)Both (A) & (B)
D)None of these
least most
53. Which among the following has ←
reducing nature?
-
A)K
B)Na
C)Li
D)Rb
most
53. Which among the following has least
reducing nature?
A)K
B)Na
-C)Li
D)Rb
54. Which of the following is the most
appropriate reason for making lithium the
=
strongest reducing agent?
A)It is small in size

B)It has highest hydration enthalpy
C)It has lowest hydration enthalpy
D)None of these
54. Which of the following is the most
appropriate reason for making lithium the
strongest reducing agent?
A)It is small in size

/
B)It has highest hydration enthalpy
-
C)It has lowest hydration enthalpy

D)None of these
55. Match column I with column II and mark highest
④
②
③
A)(a)→ ii , (b)→ i , (c)→iii
B)(a)→ iii , (b)→ ii , (c)→i
C)(a)→ i , (b)→ ii , (c)→iii
D)(a)→ ii , (b)→ iii , (c)→i
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A)(a)→ ii , (b)→ i , (c)→iii
B)(a)→ iii , (b)→ ii , (c)→i
C)(a)→ i , (b)→ ii , (c)→iii
D)(a)→ ii , (b)→ iii , (c)→i
56. Alkali metals dissolves in liquid ammonia
to give:
A)Blue coloured solution

B)Green colour solution
C)Red colour solution
D)Colourless solution
56. Alkali metals dissolves in liquid ammonia
to give:
_
A)Blue coloured solution
B)Green colour solution
C)Red colour solution
D)Colourless solution
57. Alkali metals when dissolved in liquid
ammonia forms:
A)Non conducting solutions

B)Conducting solutions
C)Semi conducting solutions
D)Do not form any solutions
57. Alkali metals when dissolved in liquid
ammonia forms:
A)Non conducting solutions
t
B)Conducting solutions
C)Semi conducting solutions
D)Do not form any solutions
58. Given reaction is:
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M + (x + y)NH3 → [M (NH3)x]+ + [e (NH3)y]-
The compound formed in this reaction is/are:
A)Deep blue in colour

=
B)Conducting in nature
C)Solutions formed are paramagnetic
D)All of the above
Ant
58. Given reaction is:
M + (x + y)NH3 → [M (NH3)x]+ + [e (NH3)y]-
The compound formed in this reaction is/are:
A)Deep blue in colour

B)Conducting in nature
C)Solutions formed are paramagnetic
D)All of the above
59. Alkali metals dissolve in liquid ammonia to
give blue coloured solutions which is due to
the presence of:
A)Ammoniated cations
B)Ammoniated anions
C)Ammoniated electrons
D)None of these
59. Alkali metals dissolve in liquid ammonia to
give blue coloured solutions which is due to
the presence of:
A)Ammoniated cations
B)Ammoniated anions
C)Ammoniated electrons
t
D)None of these
60. What happens when alkali metals react with liquid
ammonia and a concentrated solution is formed?
A)Colour of the solution remains blue and compound

remains paramagnetic
-
B)Blue colour of solution changes to bronze colour
C)Compound becomes diamagnetic
D)Both (B) & (C)
✗
60. What happens when alkali metals react with liquid
ammonia and a concentrated solution is formed?
A)Colour of the solution remains blue and compound

remains paramagnetic
B)Blue colour of solution changes to bronze colour
C)Compound becomes diamagnetic
D)Both (B) & (C)
61. The ammoniated solutions on standing
liberates:
-
MCN Ms)n
A)H2 gas
B)Amide formation
C)Both A & B
D)None of these
61. The ammoniated solutions on standing
liberates:
NH 3
↓
A)H2 gas
B)Amide formation Haremore
C)Both A & B
=D)None of these
10.1.7 Uses
62. Which of the following alkali metals is
used in thermo-nuclear reactions?
A)Na
B)K
C)Li
D)Rb
62. Which of the following alkali metals is
used in thermo-nuclear reactions?
A)Na
B)K
C)Li
t
D)Rb
63. Which alkali metal is used in fast
-
breeder nuclear reactors?
A)Liquid sodium
B)Liquid lithium
C)Liquid rubidium
D)None of these
63. Which alkali metal is used in fast
breeder nuclear reactors?
xA)Liquid sodium
B)Liquid lithium
C)Liquid rubidium
D)None of these
64. Which of the alkali metals has a vital
role in biological system?
A)Li
B)Na
C)K
D)Rb
64. Which of the alkali metals has a vital
role in biological system?
A)Li
B)Na
C)K
t
D)Rb
65. Which of the following metal is used in
electro chemical cell?
A)K
B)Li
C)Cs
D)Fr
65. Which of the following metal is used in
electro chemical cell?
A)K
B)Li
t
C)Cs
D)Fr
66. The alkali metal used in photo electric
cell is_________.
A)Rb
B)Cs
C)Li
D)Fr
66. The alkali metal used in photo electric
cell is_________.
A)Rb
✓
B)Cs
C)Li
D)Fr
10.2 General Characteristics Of
Compound Of The Alkali Metals
67. The common compounds of alkali
=
-
metals are generally:
A)Covalent in nature
B)Volatile in nature
C)Liquid in nature
D)Ionic in nature
67. The common compounds of alkali
metals are generally:
A)Covalent in nature
B)Volatile in nature
C)Liquid in nature
✓
D)Ionic in nature
10.2.1 Oxides And Hydroxides
68. Which of the following is correct?
-
A)Lithium forms oxide (Li2O) & some peroxide (Li2O2)

B)Sodium forms peroxide & some super oxide (NaO2)
C)Potassium , Rubidium , Caesium forms only super
oxide
✗
D)All of these
68. Which of the following is correct?
A)Lithium forms oxide (Li2O) & some peroxide (Li2O2)

B)Sodium forms peroxide & some super oxide (NaO2)
C)Potassium , Rubidium , Caesium forms only super
oxide
D)All of these
69. With reference to formation of oxides in
-
alkali metals, which of the following

=
A)Lithium forms Li2O =

B)Sodium forms Na2O2
C)Rubidium forms RbO2
D)All of these
✗
69. With reference to formation of oxides in
alkali metals, which of the following
A)Lithium forms Li2O

B)Sodium forms Na2O2
C)Rubidium forms RbO2
D)All of these
70. The stability of peroxide or super oxide
increases with:
A)Increase in size of metal ion

B)Decrease in size of metal ion
C)Doesn’t depend upon size of metal ion
D)None of these
70. The stability of peroxide or super oxide
increases with:
tA)Increase in size of metal ion

B)Decrease in size of metal ion
C)Doesn’t depend upon size of metal ion
D)None of these
71. When metal oxide react with water it
forms:
A)M2O + H2O → M+ + OH-

B)M2O + H2O → M2O2
C)M2O + H2O → MO2
D)None of these
71. When metal oxide react with water it
forms:
most 0--2*+0-5
✓A)M2O + H2O → M+ + OH-
B)M2O + H2O → M2O2
C)M2O + H2O → MO2
D)None of these
72. The product of hydrolysis of peroxide is:
Mt 0%2
-
OH
A)M2O2+ H2O → M+ + OH- + H2O2
B)M2O2 + H2O → M+ + OH-
C)M2O2 + H2O → M+ + OH- + O2
D)M2O2 + H2O → M+ + OH- + H2
72. The product of hydrolysis of peroxide is:
A)M O +
∅ 2 2 2 H O → M + + OH- + H O
2 2
B)M2O2 + H2O → M+ + OH-
C)M2O2 + H2O → M+ + OH- + O2
D)M2O2 + H2O → M+ + OH- + H2
73. The final product of super oxide reaction
with water:
A)MO2 + H2O → M+ + OH- + H2O2 + O2

_
B)MO2 + H2O → M+ + OH- + H2 + O2

C)MO2 + H2O → M+ + OH- + O2 + H2O
D)MO2 + H2O → M+ + OH-
73. The final product of super oxide reaction
with water:
A)MO2 + H2O → M+ + OH- + H2O2 + O2

t
B)MO2 + H2O → M+ + OH- + H2 + O2
C)MO2 + H2O → M+ + OH- + O2 + H2O
D)MO2 + H2O → M+ + OH-
74. The colour of oxides and super oxide of
alkali metals respectively are:
A)Colourless , colourless
B)Yellow , colourless
C)Yellow , yellow
D)Colourless , yellow
74. The colour of oxides and super oxide of
alkali metals respectively are:
A)Colourless , colourless
B)Yellow , colourless
C)Yellow , yellow
I ↳
superoxide
75. What is colour of oxide and peroxide of
- -
alkali metal?
A)Yellow , yellow
B)Yellow , white
C)Colourless , colourless
75. What is colour of oxide and peroxide of
Y
alkali metal?
A)Yellow , yellow
B)Yellow , white
C)Colourless , colourless
76. What is the colour of super oxide?
A)Yellow / orange
B)Yellow / colourless
C)Red / violet
D)White / yellow
76. What is the colour of super oxide?
_
A)Yellow / orange
B)Yellow / colourless
C)Red / violet
D)White / yellow
77. The magnetic behaviour of super oxide is:
←
A)Diamagnetic 0-2 '
B)Paramagnetic
it oi
/
-2
C)Ferromagnetic 0-1 Oz
D)Ferrimagnetic ±
0% / oil a- e-
Faramagnetic
77. The magnetic behaviour of super oxide is:
A)Diamagnetic
B)Paramagnetic
C)Ferromagnetic
D)Ferrimagnetic
Kt 05 117 e- → paramagnetic)
78. KO2 is paramagnetic because of:
=
A)1 unpaired e- in π∗ 2p molecular orbital

B)2 unpaired e- in π∗ 2p molecular orbital
::É
C)1 unpaired e- in π 2p molecular orbital
D)1 unpaired e- in 𝜎 ∗ 2p molecular orbital
11
78. KO2 is paramagnetic because of:
r
A)1 unpaired e- in π∗ 2p molecular orbital
B)2 unpaired e- in π∗ 2p molecular orbital
C)1 unpaired e- in π 2p molecular orbital
D)1 unpaired e- in 𝜎 ∗ 2p molecular orbital
79. The hydroxides which are obtained by
reaction of oxide with water are:
A)Black crystalline solid

B)White crystalline solid
C)Crimson red solid
D)All of the above
79. The hydroxides which are obtained by
reaction of oxide with water are:
A)Black crystalline solid

B)White crystalline solid Naoh
C)Crimson red solid
D)All of the above
10.2.2 Halides
80. Alkali metal halides can be prepared by
_________ with aqueous hydrohalic acid.
A)Oxide, peroxide, superoxide,

B)Only super oxide
C)Oxide, hydroxide, carbonate
D)None of these
80. Alkali metal halides can be prepared by
_________ with aqueous hydrohalic acid.
A)Oxide, peroxide, superoxide,

B)Only super oxide
C)Oxide, hydroxide, carbonate
tD)None of these
81. The correct relation between reducing power & standard
electrode potential (E-) is:
A)Higher the negative value of E- , higher the reducing

strength
B)Higher negative value of E- , lower the reducing strength
C)Electrode potential value is independent of reducing
strength
D)Low the negative value of E- , lower the reducing strength
81. The correct relation between reducing power & standard
electrode potential (E-) is:
A)Higher the negative value of E- , higher the reducing

strength
B)Higher negative value of E- , lower the reducing strength
C)Electrode potential value is independent of reducing
strength
D)Low the negative value of E- , lower the reducing strength
82. The correct order for melting point of Alkali
metal Halides is
A)Iodide > Bromide > Chloride > Fluoride

B)Fluoride > chloride > bromide > iodide
C)Fluoride > Bromide > Chloride > Iodide
D)Iodide > Bromide > Fluoride > Chloride
82. The correct order for melting point of Alkali
metal Halides is
A)Iodide > Bromide > Chloride > Fluoride

-B)Fluoride > chloride > bromide > iodide
C)Fluoride > Bromide > Chloride > Iodide
D)Iodide > Bromide > Fluoride > Chloride
83. The low solubility of LiF in water is due to its:
A)Low lattice enthalpy

B)High lattice enthalpy
C)High electro negativity
D)Low electro negativity
83. The low solubility of LiF in water is due to its:
A)Low lattice enthalpy HE > LE -

Soluble
B)High lattice enthalpy
¢
C)High electro negativity LE > HE
D)Low electro negativity
_
insoluble
84. The reason for low solubility of cs I is:
-
A)Higher hydration enthalpy

B)Smaller hydration enthalpy
C)Higher lattice energy
D)None of these
84. The reason for low solubility of cs I is:
A)Higher hydration enthalpy

tB)Smaller hydration enthalpy
C)Higher lattice energy
D)None of these
85. LiCl is soluble in __________.
A)Pyridine
B)Water
C)CS2
D)CCl4
85. LiCl is soluble in __________.
mat
A)Pyridine
B)Water É Li
C)CS2
D)CCl4
10.2.3 Salts Of Oxo-Acids
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86. Oxo acids are _____________.
-
OH
A)Acidic proton is on a hydroxyl group & oxo
group on same carbon
B)Oxo group is on same carbon
C)Acidic proton is on oxo-group
D)Acidic proton is not available in oxo salt
86. Oxo acids are _____________.
A)Acidic proton is on a hydroxyl group & oxo

group on same carbon
B)Oxo group is on same carbon
C)Acidic proton is on oxo-group
D)Acidic proton is not available in oxo salt
87. Which of the following statement in correct
-
regarding stability of carbonates and hydrogen

carbonates of alkali metals?
A) Decreases from Top to Bottom

B)Increase from Top to Bottom
C)Remains same
D)Does not follow a particular trend
1M¥ 87. Which of the following statement in correct
regarding stability of carbonates and hydrogen
carbonates of alkali metals?
A) Decreases from Top to Bottom

B)Increase from Top to Bottom
=C)Remains same
88. The alkali metals form salts with oxo-acids
which are:
A)Soluble in water & thermally stable

B)Soluble in water & thermally unstable
C)Insoluble in water & thermally unstable
D)Insoluble in water & thermally stable
88. The alkali metals form salts with oxo-acids
which are:
A)Soluble in water & thermally stable

B)Soluble in water & thermally unstable
C)Insoluble in water & thermally unstable
D)Insoluble in water & thermally stable
89. Which of the following carbonate is not
thermally stable?
A)Li2CO3
B)Na2CO3
C)K2CO3
D)Rb2CO3
0
89. Which of the following carbonate is not
thermally stable?
+A)Li2CO3
B)Na2CO3
C)K2CO3
D)Rb2CO3
90. Lithium carbonate decomposes into:
A)Li2O & CO2

B)Li2O2 & CO
C)Li2O2 & CO2
Liao 1- CO2
D)LiO & CO
90. Lithium carbonate decomposes into:
A)Li2O & CO2

B)Li2O2 & CO
C)Li2O2 & CO2
D)LiO & CO
/ exist
91. Which among the following does not exit
as a solid?
A)Lithium hydrogen carbonate

⑤
/
B)Sodium hydrogen carbonate
C)Potassium hydrogen carbonate Littles
D)Rubidium hydrogen carbonate
91. Which among the following does not exit
as a solid?
A)Lithium hydrogen carbonate

B)Sodium hydrogen carbonate
C)Potassium hydrogen carbonate
D)Rubidium hydrogen carbonate
10.3 Anamalous
Properties Of Lithium
92. The factor (s) responsible for anamalous
properties of lithium is: Cation
④ 1- it small
A)Small size of atom
%
B)High polarising power
Na
K
→ C)Both of these
D)None of these Rb
CS
92. The factor (s) responsible for anamalous
properties of lithium is:
A)Small size of atom

B)High polarising power
C)Both of these
D)None of these
93. Lithium shows diagonal relationship to:
✓
A)Mg Li Be
B)Ca
C)Sr -
D)Ba mg ,,
93. Lithium shows diagonal relationship to:
A)Mg
B)Ca
C)Sr
D)Ba
94. Which of the following statement is correct regarding
lithium?
A)Melting & boiling point of Li are higher than other alkali

metals
=
B)It is the strongest reducing agent among all alkali
metals
C)Lithium shows diagonal relationship to magnesium
D)All of above
✗
94. Which of the following statement is correct regarding
lithium?
A)Melting & boiling point of Li are higher than other alkali

metals
B)It is the strongest reducing agent among all alkali
metals
C)Lithium shows diagonal relationship to magnesium
D)All of above
95. Lithium on combination in air forms:
Oz N2
A)LiO
B)Li2O & Li3N -3
✓ 0-2 µ
C)Only Li3N
D)None of these
Lit Lit
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-
Liz 0
95. Lithium on combination in air forms:
A)LiO
B)Li2O & Li3N
C)Only Li3N
D)None of these
96. Which among the following is / are correct
regarding LiCl?
i
A)LiCl is deliquescent
B)LiCl crystallises as a Hydrate
C)The chemical formula for hydrate is
LiCl.2H2O
D)All of these
a
96. Which among the following is / are correct
regarding LiCl?
A)LiCl is deliquescent
B)LiCl crystallises as a Hydrate
C)The chemical formula for hydrate is
LiCl.2H2O
D)All of these
97. Which among the following form
Hydrates?
Lie / 21120
µA)Li
.
B)Na
C)K
D)Rb
97. Which among the following form
Hydrates?
A)Li
B)Na
C)K
D)Rb
98. All alkali metal forms ethynide on reaction
with ethyne except:
A)Na
B)K
C)Rb
D)Li
98. All alkali metal forms ethynide on reaction
with ethyne except:
A)Na
B)K
C)Rb
xD)Li
99. Which of the following do not give solid
hydrogen carbonate?
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A)Li
B)Mg →
C)Both A&B
D)None of these
my
99. Which of the following do not give solid
hydrogen carbonate?
A)Li
B)Mg
C)Both A&B
D)None of these
100. Which among the following alkali metal
nitrate give its corresponding oxide?
A)Na
B)Li
C)Rb
D)K
100. Which among the following alkali metal
nitrate give its corresponding oxide?
LINO ] Liao
A)Na
- -
B)Li
C)Rb
D)K MN 03 →
MN Oz
101. Given relation is 2NaNO3 → 2 X +O2.
X is -
NANO 2
A)Na
B)NaNO2
C)NO2
D)Na+
101. Given relation is 2NaNO3 → 2 X +O2.
X is
A)Na
B)NaNO2
C)NO2
D)Na+
Liz 0 1- N°2 1- Oz
102. Given chemical reaction is 4LiNO3 → 2 X +
4NO2 + O2. X can be:
NaN 021-02
A)LiO
B)Li O KNO 21-02
+ 2
C)Li2O2
RBN 02702
D)LiO2
CSN 021-02
102. Given chemical reaction is 4LiNO3 → 2 X +
4NO2 + O2. X can be:
A)LiO
B)Li2O
C)Li2O2
D)LiO2
103. Li & Mg shows similarity as:
A)Both are harder

B)Both form nitride
C)Both are deliquescent & form LiCl.2H2O ,
MgCl2.8H2O
D)All of these
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Li
-
my
103. Li & Mg shows similarity as:
A)Both are harder

✗ B)Both form nitride
C)Both are deliquescent & form LiCl.2H2O ,
MgCl2.8H2O
D)All of these
Az
104. Carbonates of lithium & magnesium
decomposes to give:
A)Oxide & water

B)Oxide & CO2
C)Only oxide
D)Only CO2
104. Carbonates of lithium & magnesium
decomposes to give:
A)Oxide & water

B)Oxide & CO2
rC)Only oxide
D)Only CO2
10.4 Some Important
Compound Of Sodium
Sodium Carbonate
105. The chemical formula for washing soda
-
is:
A)NaHCO3. 10H2O
B)NaHCO3. 8H2O
C)Na2CO3. 7H2O
D)Na2CO3. 10H2O
105. The chemical formula for washing soda
is:
A)NaHCO3. 10H2O
B)NaHCO3. 8H2O
C)Na2CO3. 7H2O
D)Na2CO3. 10H2O
t
106. Sodium carbonate is prepared by:
A)Haber’s process
B)Contact process
C)Solvay process
D)Mond’s process
106. Sodium carbonate is prepared by:
A)Haber’s process
B)Contact process
✓C)Solvay process
D)Mond’s process
107. The compound formed in Solway’s
process and have low solubility:
A)(NH4)2CO3
B)NH4HCO3
C)NaHCO3
D)Na2CO3
107. The compound formed in Solway’s
process and have low solubility:
A)(NH4)2CO3
B)NH4HCO3
_C)NaHCO3
D)Na2CO3
108. Ammonia is recovered in Solway process
with the help of:
A)NaHCO3
B)Na2CO3
C)NH4Cl
D)NH4HCO3
108. Ammonia is recovered in Solway process
with the help of:
A)NaHCO3
B)Na2CO3
C)NH4Cl
xD)NH HCO
4 3
109. To recover ammonia in Solway process,
NH4Cl is treated with:
=
A)H2O
B)CO2
C)Ca (OH)2
D)CaO
109. To recover ammonia in Solway process,
NH4Cl is treated with:
A)H2O
B)CO2
C)Ca (OH)2
D)CaO
110. The correct reaction for recovery of
V process in:
ammonia in Solway
A)2NH4Cl + H2O→ NH3 + CaCl2 + H2O

B)NH4Cl + Ca(OH)2 → NH3 + CaCl2 + H2O
C)NH4Cl + CaO → NH3 + CaCl2 + H2O
D)None of these
110. The correct reaction for recovery of
ammonia in Solway process in:
A)2NH4Cl + H2O→ NH3 + CaCl2 + H2O

=B)NH4Cl + Ca(OH)2 → NH3 + CaCl2 + H2O
C)NH4Cl + CaO → NH3 + CaCl2 + H2O
D)None of these
111. 2NH3 + H2O + CO2 → X
%
(NH4)2 CO3 + H2O + CO2 → Y
Y + NaCl →0Z + NH4Cl
Z →∆
◦W + CO2 + H2O
X, Y, Z, W are
A)(NH4)2CO3, NH4HCO3, NaHCO3, Na2CO3

B)NH4HCO3, NaHCO3, Na2CO3, (NH4)2CO3
C)Na2CO3, NaHCO3, NH4HCO3, (NH4)2CO3
D)Na2CO3, (NH4)2CO3, NaHCO3, NH4HCO3
)so1vay¥m
111. 2NH3 + H2O + CO2 → X
(NH4)2 CO3 + H2O + CO2 → Y
Y + NaCl → Z + NH4Cl
∆
Z → W + CO2 + H2O
X, Y, Z, W are
A)(NH4)2CO3, NH4HCO3, NaHCO3, Na2CO3

B)NH4HCO3, NaHCO3, Na2CO3, (NH4)2CO3
C)Na2CO3, NaHCO3, NH4HCO3, (NH4)2CO3
D)Na2CO3, (NH4)2CO3, NaHCO3, NH4HCO3
112. In Solway’s process, the gas recovered
is:
A)CO2
B)NH3
-C)CO
D)H2
112. In Solway’s process, the gas recovered
is:
A)CO2
B)NH3
C)CO
D)H2
113. K2CO3 can not be prepared by Solway’s
process because:
KH 103
A)KHCO3 is more soluble than NaHCO3
B)K2CO3 is less soluble than NaHCO3
C)K2CO3 is more soluble than Na2CO3
stable
D)K2CO3 I is more soluble than NaHCO3
113. K2CO3 can not be prepared by Solway’s
process because:
_
A)KHCO3 is more soluble than NaHCO3
B)K2CO3 is less soluble than NaHCO3
C)K2CO3 is more soluble than Na2CO3
D)K2CO3 I is more soluble than NaHCO3
114. Sodium carbonate is a X crystalline solid
and exits as a Y:
X and Y are N9zW3 10h20
.
A)Blue, Hexahydrate
B)Blue, decahydrate
C)White, decahydrate
D)White, hexahydrate
114. Sodium carbonate is a X crystalline solid
and exits as a Y:
X and Y are
A)Blue, Hexahydrate
B)Blue, decahydrate
C)White, decahydrate
D)White, hexahydrate
115. In the reaction given below
>373𝐾
Na2CO3. H2O X.
−−−−→ N 92003
X can be
A)Caustic soda
≈B)Soda ash
N9zWzoH
C)Sodium chloride
D)None of these
115. In the reaction given below
>373𝐾
Na2CO3. H2O −−−−→
X.
X can be
A)Caustic soda
B)Soda ash
C)Sodium chloride
D)None of these
Sodium Chloride (NaCl)
116. The process of crystallisation of brine
solution is used in synthesis of:
A)Caustic soda
B)Crude sodium chloride
C)Sodium carbonate
D)Sodium bicarbonate
116. The process of crystallisation of brine
solution is used in synthesis of:
A)Caustic soda
B)Crude sodium chloride
-
C)Sodium carbonate
D)Sodium bicarbonate
117. Common salt is prepared by:
_
A)Evaporation of sea water
B)Sublimation of sea water
C)Condensation of sea water
D)Storage of sea water
117. Common salt is prepared by:
A)Evaporation of sea water

B)Sublimation of sea water
C)Condensation of sea water
D)Storage of sea water
119. Which of following is present as an
impurity in crude sodium chloride? WE
A)Calcium chloride & magnesium chloride
B)Sodium sulphate calcium sulphate
C)Both A & B
D)None of these
119. Which of following is present as an
impurity in crude sodium chloride?
- ✓
A)Calcium chloride & magnesium chloride

B)Sodium✓
sulphate calcium sulphate
µC)Both A & B
_
D)None of these
120. The melting point of sodium chloride is:
A)1083K
B)1086K
C)1081K
D)1090K
120. The melting point of sodium chloride is:
A)1083K WE
B)1086K
C)1081K
D)1090K
Sodium Hydroxide
121. Which of the following compound is
prepared by electrolysis of sodium chloride
in castner-kellner cell?
A)Caustic soda
B)Sodium chloride
C)Baking soda
D)None of these
121. Which of the following compound is
prepared by electrolysis of sodium chloride
in castner-kellner cell?
A)Caustic soda NaOH

✓
B)Sodium chloride
C)Baking soda
D)None of these
122. Sodium hydroxide is prepared by:
r
A)Electrolysis of NaCl in Castner Kellner cell
B)Electrolysis of NaCl in electrolytic cell
C)Electrolysis of NaCl cathode-anode cell
D)None of these
122. Sodium hydroxide is prepared by:
A)Electrolysis of NaCl in Castner Kellner cell

B)Electrolysis of NaCl in electrolytic cell
C)Electrolysis of NaCl cathode-anode cell
D)None of these
123. Which cathode & anode are used in Vvip
electrolysis of NaCl to form NaOH?
A)Mercury Cathode Carbon anode

B)Mercury Anode Carbon cathode
C)Carbon Cathode Carbon anode
D)Mercury Cathode Mercury anode
123. Which cathode & anode are used in
electrolysis of NaCl to form NaOH?
A)Mercury Cathode Carbon anode

t
B)Mercury Anode Carbon cathode
C)Carbon Cathode Carbon anode
D)Mercury Cathode Mercury anode
124. In formation of NaOH, by electrolysis of
NaCl.
________ is evolved at cathode and
:
________ is evolved at anode.
A)Sodium metal, chlorine gas

B)Magnesium, chlorine
C)Sodium metal, bromine gas
D)None of these
124. In formation of NaOH, by electrolysis of
NaCl.
________ is evolved at cathode and
i ________ is evolved at anode.
A)Sodium metal, chlorine gas

B)Magnesium, chlorine
C)Sodium metal, bromine gas
D)None of these
125. The gas released at anode in electrolysis
of sodium =
chloride is:
A)Chlorine
B)Hydrogen
C)Methane
D)Nitrogen
125. The gas released at anode in electrolysis
of sodium chloride is:
/
A)Chlorine
B)Hydrogen
C)Methane
D)Nitrogen
126. Sodium metal discharged at cathode,
combines with mercury to form:
-
A)Sodium amalgam
B) Sodium hydroxide
C)Sodium gas
D)Sodium peroxide
126. Sodium metal discharged at cathode,
combines with mercury to form:
A)Sodium amalgam
B) Sodium hydroxide
C)Sodium gas
D)Sodium peroxide
127. In process of electrolysis of sodium
chloride in castner-kellner cell, Na-amalgam is
treated with water to give 7-
A)NaOH, Cl2
B)NaOH, H2
C)H2, Cl2
:¥÷ .
D)None of these
127. In process of electrolysis of sodium
chloride in castner-kellner cell, Na-amalgam is
treated with water to give
A)NaOH, Cl2
B)NaOH, H2
C)H2, Cl2
D)None of these
128. _________ is heated with water to give
sodium hydroxide & H2 gas.
I
A)Sodium amalgam f- Hzo _
Naoh HI
B)NaCl
C)Na2CO3
D)NaHCO3
128. _________ is heated with water to give
sodium hydroxide & H2 gas.
A)Sodium amalgam
B)NaCl
C)Na2CO3
D)NaHCO3
correct regarding sodium hydroxide (NaOH)?
A)It is a white, translucent solid

B)It melts at 591K
C)It is readily soluble in water to give basic
solution
D)All of these
correct regarding sodium hydroxide (NaOH)?
so / b
A)It is a white, translucent solid
B)It melts at 591K
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C)It is readily soluble in water to give basic w
solution
*D)All of these
130. The formation reaction of NaOH is:
r
A)2Na- amalgam + 2H O → 2NaOH + 2Hg + H
2
B)2Na- amalgam + 2H O + O → 2NaOH + H
2
2 2 2
C)2Na- amalgam + 2H2O + O → 2Hg + H2
D)2Na- amalgam + 2H2O + O → 2Hg
130. The formation reaction of NaOH is:
A)2Na- amalgam + 2H2O → 2NaOH + 2Hg + H2

B)2Na- amalgam + 2H2O + O2 → 2NaOH + H2
C)2Na- amalgam + 2H2O + O → 2Hg + H2
D)2Na- amalgam + 2H2O + O → 2Hg
131. Which compound at surface reacts with
CO2 in atmosphere to form Na2CO3?
A)NaCl
B)NaHCO3
C)NaOH
D)None of these
131. Which compound at surface reacts with
CO2 in atmosphere to form Na2CO3?
A)NaCl
B)NaHCO3
tC)NaOH
D)None of these
132. NaOH reacts with CO2 to give:
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A)NaHCO3 -
B)Na2CO3
C)NaOH.CO2
D)Na (HCO3)2
132. NaOH reacts with CO2 to give:
A)NaHCO3
B)Na2CO3
t
C)NaOH.CO2
D)Na (HCO3)2
Baking Soda
133. The chemical formula baking soda is:
A)NaCO3. 10H2O
B)NaHCO3
C)NaHCO3. 5H2O
D) None of these
133. The chemical formula baking soda is:
A)NaCO3. 10H2O
B)NaHCO3
-
C)NaHCO3. 5H2O
D) None of these
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134. Sodium hydrogen carbonate is also
known as:
A)Washing soda
B)Baking soda
C)Caustic soda
D)None of these
134. Sodium hydrogen carbonate is also
known as:
A)Washing soda
B)Baking soda
/
C)Caustic soda
D)None of these
135. The compound which decomposes on
heating to generate bubbles of CO2 is:
A)Sodium carbonate
B)Sodium chloride
C)Potassium carbonate
D)Sodium hydrogen carbonate
135. The compound which decomposes on
heating to generate bubbles of CO2 is:
A)Sodium carbonate
B)Sodium chloride
C)Potassium carbonate
D)Sodium hydrogen carbonate
x
136. Given reaction is
Na2CO3 + H2O + CO2 → P , P is:
A)NaH
B)NH3
C)NaHCO3
D)None of these
136. Given reaction is
Na2CO3 + H2O + CO2 → P , P is:
A)NaH
B)NH3
C)NaHCO3
tD)None of these
137. Sodium hydrogen carbonate can be used
as:
A)Mild antiseptic for skin infections

B)Fire extinguishers
C)Both of these
D)None of these
137. Sodium hydrogen carbonate can be used
as:
A)Mild antiseptic for skin infections

B)Fire extinguishers
tC)Both of these
D)None of these
10.5 Biological Impotance Of
Sodium And Potassium
138. Which ions are present in blood plasma
and interstitial fluids?
A)Sodium ions
B)Potassium ions
C)Calcium ions
D)None of these
138. Which ions are present in blood plasma
and interstitial fluids?
A)Sodium ions
tB)Potassium ions
C)Calcium ions
D)None of these
139. Ions which are responsible for
transmission of nerve signals?
=
A)Calcium ions
B)Sodium ions
C)Potassium ions
D)None of these
139. Ions which are responsible for
transmission of nerve signals?
A)Calcium ions
tB)Sodium ions
C)Potassium ions
D)None of these
140. The most abundant cations within cell
fluids are:
A)Sodium ions
B)Potassium ions
C)Calcium ions
D)None of these
140. The most abundant cations within cell
fluids are:
A)Sodium ions
tB)Potassium ions
C)Calcium ions
D)None of these
10.6 Group-II Elements:
Alkaline Earth Metals
141. Which among the following is not an
alkaline earth metals?
A)Magnesium
B)Strontium
C)Beryllium
-
D)Calcium
141. Which among the following is not an
A)Magnesium
B)Strontium
C)Beryllium
D)Calcium
142. Be shows diagonal relationship to
A)Na
B)Al
-C)K
D)Ca
A)Na
B)Al
C)K
D)Ca
143. General electronic configuration of
alkaline earth metal
-
A)[IG]ns2
B)[IG]ns2np1
C)[IG]ns2np2
D)None of these
143. General electronic configuration of
A)[IG]ns2
B)[IG]ns2np1
C)[IG]ns2np2
D)None of these
144. The compounds of alkaline earth metals
are
A)Predominant by covalent
-
B)Predominantly ionic
C)Metallic
D)Coordinate
144. The compounds of alkaline earth metals
are
A)Predominant by covalent
C)Metallic
D)Coordinate
145. Which of the following is correct regarding size of
=
A)Alkali metals are larger than alkaline earth metals

B)Alkali metals are smaller than alkaline earth metals
C)Down the group size increase
D)A & C both
≥
145. Which of the following is correct regarding size of
* A)Alkali metals are larger than alkaline earth metals*

B)Alkali metals are smaller than alkaline earth metals
C)Down the group size increase
D)A & C both
146. Alkaline earth metals have fairly large
size of atoms, thus they have
A)High ionization enthalpy

→B)Low ionisation enthalpy
→
C)Low melting point

D)None of these
146. Alkaline earth metals have fairly large
size of atoms, thus they have
A)High ionization enthalpy

B)Low ionisation enthalpy
C)Low melting point
☒ D)None of these ☒
147. The correct order of ionisation enthalpy of
group – 2 elements
A)Be > Mg > Ca > Sr > Ba

B)Be < Mg < Ca < Sr < Ba
C)Mg < Be < Ca < Sr < Ba
D)Mg < Ca < Be < Sr < Ba
147. The correct order of ionisation enthalpy of
group – 2 elements
A)Be > Mg > Ca > Sr > Ba

no
B)Be < Mg < Ca < Sr < Ba
C)Mg < Be < Ca < Sr < Ba
D)Mg < Ca < Be < Sr < Ba
148. The second ionisation enthalpy of
alkaline earth metals is __________ than alkali
metals.
my
na
A)Smaller ↓ ↓
B)Larger
C)Equal Na Ne
D)None of these
148. The second ionisation enthalpy of
alkaline earth metals is __________ than alkali
metals.
A)Smaller
B)Larger
C)Equal
D)None of these
149. The second ionisation enthalpy of alkali metals is
higher than alkaline earth metal because
A)Alkali metals achieve noble gas configuration

B)Alkaline earth metals achieve noble gas configuration
C)Both A & B
D)Only B
149. The second ionisation enthalpy of alkali metals is
higher than alkaline earth metal because
/
A)Alkali metals achieve noble gas configuration
B)Alkaline earth metals achieve noble gas configuration
C)Both A & B
D)Only B
150. The correct order for hydration enthalpy
is
A)Be2+ < Mg2+ < Ca2+ < Sr2+ < Ba2+

B)Mg2+ < Be2+ < Ca2+ < Sr2+ < Ba2+
C)Be2+ < Ca2+ < Sr2+ < Mg2+ < Ba2+
D)Be2+ > Mg2+ > Ca2+ > Sr2+ > Ba2+
150. The correct order for hydration enthalpy
is
A)Be2+ < Mg2+ < Ca2+ < Sr2+ < Ba2+

B)Mg2+ < Be2+ < Ca2+ < Sr2+ < Ba2+
C)Be2+ < Ca2+ < Sr2+ < Mg2+ < Ba2+
rD)Be2+ > Mg2+ > Ca2+ > Sr2+ > Ba2+
151. Hydrated form of magnesium &
calcium chloride is
A)MgCl2.6H2O, CaCl2.6H2O
B)MgCl2.5H2O, CaCl2.5H2O
C)MgCl2.2H2O, CaCl2.2H2O
D)MgCl2.H2O, CaCl2.H2O
151. Hydrated form of magnesium &
calcium chloride is
r
A)MgCl2.6H2O, CaCl2.6H2O
B)MgCl2.5H2O, CaCl2.5H2O
C)MgCl2.2H2O, CaCl2.2H2O
D)MgCl2.H2O, CaCl2.H2O
152. Hydrated form of NaCl & KCl is
A)NaCl.5H2O, KCl.5H2O
B)NaCl.3H2O, KCl.3H2O
C)Does not form hydrates
D)NaCl.7H2O, KCl.7H2O
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10.6.5 Physical Properties
154. Alkaline earth metals is general are
A)Silvery white
B)Lustorous
vC)Both A & B
D)None of these
154. Alkaline earth metals is general are
A)Silvery white
B)Lustrous
C)Both A & B
D)None of these
156. The colour of Be & Mg appears to be
some what
A)Yellow
B)Black
C)Greyish
D)Red
156. The colour of Be & Mg appears to be
some what
A)Yellow
B)Black
AC)Greyish
D)Red
157. The melting and boiling point of alkaline earth metals
are higher than those of alkali metals due to
A)Large size
B)Small size
C)Low electro negativity
D)Low ionisation enthalpy
157. The melting and boiling point of alkaline earth metals
are higher than those of alkali metals due to
A)Large size
B)Small size
_
C)Low electro negativity
D)Low ionisation enthalpy
158. Which is more electro positive among
A)Be
B)Mg
C)Ca
D)Ba
158. Which is more electro positive among
A)Be
B)Mg
C)Ca
D)Ba
/
159. Which is most electro positive among s –
block elements?
A)Cs
B)Ba
C)Ca
D)K
159. Which is most electro positive among s –
block elements?
A)Cs
/
B)Ba
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C)Ca
D)K
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160. With respect to alkaline earth metals, which of the
following statement is correct?
A)The alkaline earth metals have higher boiling points than

alkali metals.
B)The electropositive character increase down the group from
Be to Ba.
C)Alkaline earth metals have higher thermal & electrical
D)All of these
160. With respect to alkaline earth metals, which of the
following statement is correct?
A)The alkaline earth metals have higher boiling points than

alkali metals.
B)The electropositive character increase down the group from
Be to Ba.
C)Alkaline earth metals have higher thermal & electrical
D)All of these
t
161. Match column – I with column – II and mark the
appropriate choice
*
A) (i) → (c), (ii) → (b), (iii) → (a)
B)(i) → (b), (ii) → (a), (iii) → (c)
C)(i) → (c), (ii) → (a), (iii) → (b)
D)(i) → (b), (ii) → (c), (iii) → (a)
161. Match column – I with column – II and mark the
appropriate choice
t A) (i)
B)(i)
→
→
(c), (ii) → (b), (iii) → (a)
(b), (ii) → (a), (iii) → (c)
C)(i) → (c), (ii) → (a), (iii) → (b)
D)(i) → (b), (ii) → (c), (iii) → (a)
162. The alkaline earth metals which do not impart any
colour to flame
A)Be
B)Mg
xC)Both of these
D)None of these
162. The alkaline earth metals which do not impart any
colour to flame
A)Be
B)Mg
C)Both of these
D)None of these
163. Why Be & Mg do not impact colour to characteristic flame?
A)Elements are too strongly to get excited

B)Elements are loosely bound to get excited.
C)They are very reactive in nature
D)None of these
163. Why Be & Mg do not impact colour to characteristic flame?
t
A)Elements are too strongly to get excited
B)Elements are loosely bound to get excited.
C)They are very reactive in nature
D)None of these
Chemical properties Reactivity
towards air and water
164.The reactivity of alkaline earth metals
A)Decrease down the group

✓B)Increase down the group
C)Remains constant
164.The reactivity of alkaline earth metals

B)Increase down the group
C)Remains constant
165. Which among the following is kinetically inert to
oxygen?
A)Ca
B)Ba
C)Mg
D)None of these
oxygen?
A)Ca
B)Ba
C)Mg
t
D)None of these
oxygen and water?
A)Be
B)Ba
C)Ca
D)Sr
oxygen and water?
xA)Be
B)Ba
C)Ca
D)Sr
167. Which among the following react with water even in cold
to give hydroxides?
A)Be
B)Mg
C)Ca
D)None of these
167. Which among the following react with water even in cold
to give hydroxides?
A)Be
B)Mg
C)Ca
t
D)None of these
168. On burning powered Be in air the products formed are
A)Only Be3N2
B)BeO, Be3N2
C)Only BeO
D)BCO2
168. On burning powered Be in air the products formed are
02 Nz
A)Only Be3N2
-B)BeO, Be3N2 2 -3
C)Only BeO g- N
D)BCO2
Bet
2
Beth
Be 0 Berk
169. Calcium, strontium, Barium are readily attacked by air
to form
A)Only oxide
B)Super oxide
C)Oxide & nitride
D)Peroxide
169. Calcium, strontium, Barium are readily attacked by air
to form
A)Only oxide
B)Super oxide
C)Oxide & nitride
t
D)Peroxide
Reactivity towards halogens
170. Alkaline earth metals combine with halogen at ______
to form their halides.
A)Low temperature
B)Elevated temperature
C) Low temperature & low pressure
D)None of these
170. Alkaline earth metals combine with halogen at ______
to form their halides.
A)Low temperature
tB)Elevated temperature
C) Low temperature & low pressure
D)None of these
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171. The chemical reaction, M + X2 → P, p is (X = F, Cl, Br, I)
+2 -
l
A)MX4
B)MX2-
C)MX3 m
D)MX
171. The chemical reaction, M + X2 → P, p is (X = F, Cl, Br, I)
A)MX4
B)MX2
C)MX3
D)MX
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172. Thermal decomposition of (NH4)2 BeF4 results in formation of
A)BeF
B)BeF4
C)Be2F
D)BeF2
172. Thermal decomposition of (NH4)2 BeF4 results in formation of
A)BeF
B)BeF4
C)Be2F
D)BeF2
173.Given chemical equation is given as
Beltz
X and Y are
A)BeCl3, CO
B)BeCl2, CO
C)BeCl2, CO2
D)BeCl3, CO2
173.Given chemical equation is given as
X and Y are
A)BeCl3, CO
aB)BeCl2, CO
C)BeCl2, CO2
D)BeCl3, CO2
Reactivity towards Hydrogen
174. Which among the following do not combine
with hydrogen upon heating to form hydride?
A)Mg
B)Ca
C)Be
D)Ba
174. Which among the following do not combine
with hydrogen upon heating to form hydride?
A)Mg
B)Ca
wC)Be
D)Ba
175. Alkaline earth metals readily react with acids to form
salts like
P
M + 2HCl → (salt)
+ H2
P is:
A)MCl
B)MCl2
C)MCl3
D)MCl4
175. Alkaline earth metals readily react with acids to form
salts like
P
M + 2HCl → (salt)
+ H2
P is:
A)MCl
B)MCl2
C)MCl3
D)MCl4
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176. The chemical reaction of BeCl2 with LiAlH4 forms
A)BeH2 Lict
B)LiCl
C)HCl Alctz
D)None of these
B
176. The chemical reaction of BeCl2 with LiAlH4 forms
A)BeH2
B)LiCl
C)HCl
D)None of these
177. Which gas is liberated when alkaline earth metals
reacts with acids?
=
A)N2
B)Cl2
-C)H2
D)None
177. Which gas is liberated when alkaline earth metals
reacts with acids?
A)N2
B)Cl2
C)H2
D)None
178. Reducing power of alkaline earth metal is
__________ than corresponding alkali metal.
A)More
B)Less
C)Equal
D)None of these
178. Reducing power of alkaline earth metal is
__________ than corresponding alkali metal.
A)More
B)Less
t
C)Equal
D)None of these
179. The reducing nature of Be is due to
=
A)Large hydration energy of Be2+ & large

atomisation enthalpy of metal
B)Low hydration on energy of Be2+ & large
C)Low hydration energy of Ba2+ & low
atomisation enthalpy of metals
D)None of the above
179. The reducing nature of Be is due to
tA)Large hydration energy of Be2+ & large

B)Low hydration on energy of Be2+ & large
C)Low hydration energy of Ba2+ & low
atomisation enthalpy of metals
D)None of the above
180. With reference to reducing nature of alkaline earth
metals, which of the following statement is correct?
A)They are strong reducing agents

B)Their reducing power is less than corresponding alkali
metals
C)Their reduction potential have large negative values
D)All of the above
t
180. With reference to reducing nature of alkaline earth
metals, which of the following statement is correct?
A)They are strong reducing agents

B)Their reducing power is less than corresponding alkali
metals
C)Their reduction potential have large negative values
D)All of the above
Solutions in liquid ammonia
182. The solution in liquid ammonia, ammoniates of
alkaline earth metals can be recovered as
A)[M(NH3)5]2+
B)[M(NH3)6]2+
C)[M(NH3)7]2+
D)[M(NH3)4]2+
182. The solution in liquid ammonia, ammoniates of
alkaline earth metals can be recovered as
A)[M(NH3)5]2+
xB)[M(NH )
3 6 ] 2+
C)[M(NH3)7]2+
D)[M(NH3)4]2+
5.Uses
183. Which among the following is used in radio
therapy?
A)Ba salt
B)Ra salt
C)Sr salt
D)None of these
183. Which among the following is used in radio
therapy?
A)Ba salt
B)Ra salt
✓
C)Sr salt
D)None of these
General Characteristics Of
Compound Of The Alkaline
Earth Metals
184. Oxidation state of alkaline earth metal is
r
A)+2
B)+1
C)+3
D)+4
184. Oxidation state of alkaline earth metal is
A)+2
B)+1
C)+3
D)+4
185. The alkaline earth metal forms compounds which are
A)Predominantly covalent
tC)Coordinate
D)Metallic
185. The alkaline earth metal forms compounds which are
A)Predominantly covalent
C)Coordinate
D)Metallic
186. The reason for alkaline earth metals being less ionic in
nature than alkali metals?
A)Small size
B)Increased nuclear charge
C)Both (A) & (B)
t
D)None of these
186. The reason for alkaline earth metals being less ionic in
nature than alkali metals?
A)Small size
B)Increased nuclear charge
C)Both (A) & (B)
D)None of these
187. The oxides & other compounds of Beryllium and
Magnesium are ________ than formed by heavier and large
sized members.
A)Less covalent
B)More covalent
C)More ionic
D)Less ionic
The alkaline
187. The oxides & other compounds of Beryllium and
Magnesium are ________ than formed by heavier and large
sized members.
A)Less covalent
B)More covalent
t
C)More ionic
D)Less ionic
The alkaline
188. The alkaline earth metals burn in oxygen to form:
A)Di oxide Be 0
B)Super oxide
mgo
→C)Mono oxide
D)Per oxide
Bao
Cao
°
Ra
Sro
188. The alkaline earth metals burn in oxygen to form:
A)Di oxide
B)Super oxide
C)Mono oxide
D)Per oxide
189. Which of the following does not have rock-salt
structure?
A)BeO
B)MgO
C)CaO
D)None of the these
189. Which of the following does not have rock-salt
structure?
tA)BeO -
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B)MgO
C)CaO
D)None of the these
190. BeO is essentially ________ in nature?
A)Ionic
B)Covalent
C)Co – ordinate
D)Metallic
190. BeO is essentially ________ in nature?
A)Ionic
_B)Covalent
C)Co – ordinate
D)Metallic
191. Which among the following is amphoteric in nature?
A)MgO
B) BeO
C)CaO
D)All of these
191. Which among the following is amphoteric in nature?
A)MgO
B) BeO
C)CaO
D)All of these
192. Oxides of alkaline earth metals react with water
to form
A)Highly soluble hydroxide

B)Insoluble hydroxide
C)Sparingly soluble hydroxide
D)Both (A) & (C)
192. Oxides of alkaline earth metals react with water
to form
A)Highly soluble hydroxide

B)Insoluble hydroxide
C)Sparingly soluble hydroxide
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D)Both (A) & (C)
193. The solubility of alkaline earth metal increase with
hydroxide
A)Increase in atomic number
B)Increase in mass number
C)Increase in ionisation enthalpy
D)Increase in hydration enthalpy
193. The solubility of alkaline earth metal increase with
iydroxide
/A)Increase in atomic number
B)Increase in mass number
C)Increase in ionisation enthalpy
D)Increase in hydration enthalpy
194. The correct order for thermal stability of hydroxide of
A)Mg(OH)2 > Ca(OH)2 > Sr(OH)2 > (Ba0H)2

B)Mg(OH)2 > Ca(OH)2 > Ba(OH)2 > Sr(0H)2
C)Ca(OH)2 > Mg(OH)2 > Ba(OH)2 > Sr(0H)2
D)Mg(OH)2 < Ca(OH)2 < Sr(OH)2 < (Ba0H)2
194. The correct order for thermal stability of hydroxide of
A)Mg(OH)2 > Ca(OH)2 > Sr(OH)2 > (Ba0H)2

B)Mg(OH)2 > Ca(OH)2 > Ba(OH)2 > Sr(0H)2
C)Ca(OH)2 > Mg(OH)2 > Ba(OH)2 > Sr(0H)2
D)Mg(OH)2 < Ca(OH)2 < Sr(OH)2 < (Ba0H)2
t
195. The alkaline earth metal hydroxide are
_______ than alkali metal hydroxides.
A)More basic, more stable

B)Less basic, less stable
C)Less acidic, less stable
D)None of these
195. The alkaline earth metal hydroxide are
_______ than alkali metal hydroxides.
A)More basic, more stable

B)Less basic, less stable
t
C)Less acidic, less stable
D)None of these
196. Beryllium halides are essentially
A)Ionic
B)Covalent
C)Metallic
D)Co – ordinate
196. Beryllium halides are essentially
A)Ionic
_
B)Covalent
C)Metallic
D)Co – ordinate
197. Beryllium halides are soluble in
A)Water
B)Organic solvent
C)Ammonia
D)All of these
197. Beryllium halides are soluble in
A)Water
tB)Organic solvent
C)Ammonia
D)All of these
198. Beryllium chloride has a ________ in the
solid state
Beclz
A)Ring structure
B)Chain structure
C)Dimer structure
D)None of these
198. Beryllium chloride has a ________ in the
solid state
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Tse if
-
A)Ring structure Be / →e
B)Chain structure /
I
C)Dimer structure [ ,
\
C ,
/ \o/
D)None of these
199. Which among the following tends to
form a chloro – bridged dimer?
A)BeCl2 in liquid phase

B)BeCl2 in vapour phase
C)BeCl2 in solid state
D)All of these
199. Which among the following tends to
form a chloro – bridged dimer?
A)BeCl2 in liquid phase

B)BeCl2 in vapour phase
C)BeCl2 in solid state
D)All of these
200. BeCl2 in vapour phase tends a chloro –
bridged dimer, which dissociates into ______
at high temperature.
A)Linear dimer
B)Ring structure
C)Linear monomer
D)None of these
200. BeCl2 in vapour phase tends a chloro –
bridged dimer, which dissociates into ______
at high temperature.
A)Linear dimer
B)Ring structure
C)Linear monomer
t
D)None of these
201. The tendency to form hydrates gradually
A)Increase down the group

B)Decrease down the group
C)Remains some across the group
201. The tendency to form hydrates gradually

C)Remains some across the group
202. In alkaline earth metals, fluoride are relatively less
soluble then chlorides, the reason behind this is
A)Fluoride have lower lattice energy than chloride

B)Fluoride have higher lattice energy than chlorides
C)Fluoride have higher atomisation enthalpy than chloride
D)Fluoride have lower atomisation enthalpy them chlorides
202. In alkaline earth metals, fluoride are relatively less
soluble then chlorides, the reason behind this is
A)Fluoride have lower lattice energy than chloride

B)Fluoride have higher lattice energy than chlorides
C)Fluoride have higher atomisation enthalpy than chloride
D)Fluoride have lower atomisation enthalpy them chlorides
203. Match column I and column II and mark
appropriate choice
A)(i) → c, (ii) → a, (iii) → b

B)(i) → a, (ii) → c, (iii) → b
C)(i) → c, (ii) → b, (iii) → a
D)(i) → a, (ii) → b, (iii) → c
203. Match column I and column II and mark
appropriate choice
A)(i) → c, (ii) → a, (iii) → b

B)(i) → a, (ii) → c, (iii) → b
C)(i) → c, (ii) → b, (iii) → a
D)(i) → a, (ii) → b, (iii) → c
204. The solubility of carbonates of alkali
metals in water

C)Remains same
204. The solubility of carbonates of alkali
metals in water

C)Remains same
205. The products formed when carbonates
are heated are
A)Carbon dioxides & water

B)Carbon dioxide & oxygen
C)Carbon dioxide & metal oxide
D)None of these
205. The products formed when carbonates
are heated are
A)Carbon dioxides & water

B)Carbon dioxide & oxygen
C)Carbon dioxide & metal oxide
D)None of these
206. The thermal stability of carbonates of
alkaline earth metals

C)Remains some
D)None of these
206. The thermal stability of carbonates of
alkaline earth metals

C)Remains some
D)None of these
207. The sulphates of alkaline earth metals
are
A)White solid
B)Stable to heat
C)Both of these
D)None of these
207. The sulphates of alkaline earth metals
are
A)White solid
B)Stable to heat
C)Both of these
D)None of these
208. Sulphates of alkaline earth metal,
which are readily soluble in water are
A)BeSO4, MgSO4
B)CaSo4, BaSO4
C)Only CaSO4
D)All of these
208. Sulphates of alkaline earth metal,
which are readily soluble in water are
A)BeSO4, MgSO4
B)CaSo4, BaSO4
C)Only CaSO4
D)All of these
209. Why BeSO4 and MgSO4 are readily soluble
in water?
A)Be2+ & Mg2+ have very low hydration enthalpy

B)Hydration enthalpy of Be2+ & Mg2+ overcomes
the lattice enthalpy factor
C)Be2+ & Mg2+ have very low electronegativity
D)Be2+ & Mg2+ have high Ionisation potential
209. Why BeSO4 and MgSO4 are readily soluble
in water?
A)Be2+ & Mg2+ have very low hydration enthalpy

B)Hydration enthalpy of Be2+ & Mg2+ overcomes
the lattice enthalpy factor
C)Be2+ & Mg2+ have very low electronegativity
D)Be2+ & Mg2+ have high Ionisation potential
210. The correct order of solubility in
alkaline earth metal is
A)CaSO4 > SrSO4 > BaSO4

B)CaSO4 < SrSO4 < BaSO4
C)SrSO4 > CaSO4 > BaSO4
D)BaSO4 > CaSO4 > SrSO4
210. The correct order of solubility in
alkaline earth metal is
A)CaSO4 > SrSO4 > BaSO4

B)CaSO4 < SrSO4 < BaSO4
C)SrSO4 > CaSO4 > BaSO4
D)BaSO4 > CaSO4 > SrSO4
211. The nitrates of alkaline earth metals are
formed by dissolution of
A)Sulphates in dil. HNO3

B)Hydrogen carbonation dil. HNO3
C)Carbonates in dil. HNO3
D)None of these
211. The nitrates of alkaline earth metals are
formed by dissolution of
A)Sulphates in dil. HNO3

B)Hydrogen carbonation dil. HNO3
C)Carbonates in dil. HNO3
D)None of these
212. Which of the following nitrate of alkaline
earth metal crystallises as anhydrous
salt?
A)Beryllium nitrates
B)Calcium nitrate
C)Magnesium nitrate
D)Barium nitrate
212. Which of the following nitrate of alkaline
earth metal crystallises as anhydrous
salt?
A)Beryllium nitrates
B)Calcium nitrate
C)Magnesium nitrate
D)Barium nitrate
213. The order of formation of hydrates in
nitrates of alkaline earth metal

C)Remains same across group
D)None of these
213. The order of formation of hydrates in
nitrates of alkaline earth metal

C)Remains same across group
D)None of these
214. Nitrates of alkaline earth metal
decompose on heating to give
A)Super oxide
B)Peroxide
C)Oxide
D)None of these
214. Nitrates of alkaline earth metal
decompose on heating to give
A)Super oxide
B)Peroxide
C)Oxide
D)None of these
10.8 Anomalous Behaviour
Of Beryllium
A)Mg
B)Al
C)Ca
D)Ba
A)Mg
B)Al
C)Ca
D)Ba
216. Be has small size and large ionisation
enthalpy thus it forms compounds which are
A)More covalent and easy to hydrolise

B)Less covalent and difficult to hydrolise
C)More covalent and difficult to hydrolise
D)None of these
216. Be has small size and large ionisation
enthalpy thus it forms compounds which are
A)More covalent and easy to hydrolise

B)Less covalent and difficult to hydrolise
C)More covalent and difficult to hydrolise
D)None of these
217. Which among the following elements of
alkaline earth metals can not exhibit co –
ordination number of more than four?
A)Ca
B)Sr
C)Be
D)Ba
217. Which among the following elements of
alkaline earth metals can not exhibit co –
ordination number of more than four?
A)Ca
B)Sr
C)Be
D)Ba
10.8.1 Diagonal Relationship
between Beryllium and
Aluminium
218. Be resembles Al in many ways, the
reason behind this is
A)Both have same electronegativity

B)Both have same charge/radius ratio
C)Both have same number of valence
electrons
D)All of these
218. Be resembles Al in many ways, the
reason behind this is
A)Both have same electronegativity

B)Both have same charge/radius ratio
C)Both have same number of valence
electrons
D)All of these
219. Which among the following dissolved in
excess of alkali to give a beryllate ion
[Be(OH)4]2-?
A)Beryllium hydride
B)Beryllium oxide
C)Beryllium hydroxide
D)None of these
219. Which among the following dissolved in
excess of alkali to give a beryllate ion
[Be(OH)4]2-?
A)Beryllium hydride
B)Beryllium oxide
C)Beryllium hydroxide
D)None of these
220. Why is Be not readily attacked by acids?
A)Because of presence of an oxide film on

surface.
B)Because of presence of peroxide film on
surface ‘
C)Because of very low ionisation enthalpy of
acid
D)Because of very low electro negativity of Be
220. Why is Be not readily attacked by acids?
A)Because of presence of an oxide film on

surface.
B)Because of presence of peroxide film on
surface ‘
C)Because of very low ionisation enthalpy of
acid
D)Because of very low electro negativity of Be
221. Chloride of Be and Al are soluble in
organic solvents and act as a
A)Strong Lewis base

B)Strong Lewis acid
C)Weak Lewis base
D)Weak Lewis base
221. Chloride of Be and Al are soluble in
organic solvents and act as a
A)Strong Lewis base

B)Strong Lewis acid
C)Weak Lewis base
D)Weak Lewis base
222. Which among the following alkaline earth
metals have strong tendency to form
complexes?
A)Be
B)Al
C)Ca
D)Both (A) & (B)
222. Which among the following alkaline earth
metals have strong tendency to form
complexes?
A)Be
B)Al
C)Ca
D)Both (A) & (B)
Some Important Compounds
Of Calcium Calcium Oxide
223. Which of the following is method of
preparation of calcium oxide on a commercial
scale?
A)Heating lime stone is a lime kiln

B)Heating lime stone in Castner-kilner cell
C)Heating lime stone in rotary kiln
D)All of the above
223. Which of the following is method of
preparation of calcium oxide on a commercial
scale?
A)Heating lime stone is a lime kiln

B)Heating lime stone in Castner-kilner cell
C)Heating lime stone in rotary kiln
D)All of the above
224. When CaCO3 is heated at 1070 – 1270 k,
the products formed are
A)Calcium oxide, carbon dioxide

B)Calcium hydroxide, carbon dioxide
C)Only calcium oxide
D)Only carbon dioxide
224. When CaCO3 is heated at 1070 – 1270 k,
the products formed are
A)Calcium oxide, carbon dioxide

B)Calcium hydroxide, carbon dioxide
C)Only calcium oxide
D)Only carbon dioxide
225. A white amorphous solid, which on
exposure to atmosphere absorbs moisture
and CO2?
A)Calcium hydroxide
B)Calcium oxide
C)Calcium carbonate
D)None of these
225. A white amorphous solid, which on
exposure to atmosphere absorbs moisture
and CO2?
A)Calcium hydroxide
B)Calcium oxide
C)Calcium carbonate
D)None of these
226. Which of the following statements is
correct regarding calcium oxide?
A)It is a white amorphous solid.

B)It has a melting point of 2870k.
C)On exposure to atmosphere it absorbs
moisture and carbon dioxide
D)All of these.
226. Which of the following statements is
correct regarding calcium oxide?
A)It is a white amorphous solid.

B)It has a melting point of 2870k.
C)On exposure to atmosphere it absorbs
moisture and carbon dioxide
D)All of these.
227. Given reaction are
CaO + X → Ca(OH)2
CaO + CO2 → Y
X and Y are
A)CO, Ca(OH)2
B)H2O, CaCO3
C)H2O, CO
D)None of these
227. Given reaction are
CaO + X → Ca(OH)2
CaO + CO2 → Y
X and Y are
A)CO, Ca(OH)2
B)H2O, CaCO3
C)H2O, CO
D)None of these
Calcium Hydroxide
228. When water is added to quick lime CaO,
the product formed is:
A)Calcium carbonate
B)Calcium Bicarbonate
C)Calcium hydroxide
D)None of these
228. When water is added to quick lime CaO,
the product formed is:
A)Calcium carbonate
B)Calcium Bicarbonate
C)Calcium hydroxide
D)None of these
229. Which of the following is correct with
respect to calcium hydroxide?
A)It is a white amorphous powder

B)It is sparingly soluble in water
C)Both A & B
D)None of the above
229. Which of the following is correct with
respect to calcium hydroxide?
A)It is a white amorphous powder

B)It is sparingly soluble in water
C)Both A & B
D)None of the above
230. The aqueous solution of Ca(OH)2 is
known as
A)Milk of lime
B)Lime water
C)Quick lime
D)Slaked lime
230. The aqueous solution of Ca(OH)2 is
known as
A)Milk of lime
B)Lime water
C)Quick lime
D)Slaked lime
231. The suspension of slaked lime in water
is known as
A)Quick lime
B)Milk of lime
C)Slaked lime
D)None of these
231. The suspension of slaked lime in water
is known as
A)Quick lime
B)Milk of lime
C)Slaked lime
D)None of these
232. When carbon dioxide is passed through
lime water it turns _____ due to the formation
of calcium carbonate
A)Red
B)Milky
C)Grey
D)Yellow
232. When carbon dioxide is passed through
lime water it turns _____ due to the formation
of calcium carbonate
A)Red
B)Milky
C)Grey
D)Yellow
233. Which gas is passed through lime water
to turn it milky?
A)Ammonia
B)Carbon dioxide
C)Carbon monoxide
D)Hydrogen
233. Which gas is passed through lime water
to turn it milky?
A)Ammonia
B)Carbon dioxide
C)Carbon monoxide
D)Hydrogen
234. Milk of lime reacts with chlorine to form
a compound which is a
A)Constituent of baking soda

B)Constituent of washing soda
C)Constituent of Gypsum
D)Constituent of bleaching powers.
234. Milk of lime reacts with chlorine to form
a compound which is a
A)Constituent of baking soda

B)Constituent of washing soda
C)Constituent of Gypsum
D)Constituent of bleaching powers.
235. The chemical formula for bleaching
powder is
A)CaCl2 + Ca(OCl2)
B)Ca(OCl)2
C)CaCl2
D)None of these
235. The chemical formula for bleaching
powder is
A)CaCl2 + Ca(OCl2)
B)Ca(OCl)2
C)CaCl2
D)None of these
Calcium Carbonate
236. Calcium carbonate can be prepared by
passing carbon dioxide through
A)Quick lime
B)Slacked lime
C)Water
D)None of these
236. Calcium carbonate can be prepared by
passing carbon dioxide through
A)Quick lime
B)Slacked lime
C)Water
D)None of these
237. Which of the following statement is/are
correct with respect to calcium carbonate?
A)It is a white fluffy powder

B)It is almost insoluble in water
C)Both A & B
D)None of these
237. Which of the following statement is/are
correct with respect to calcium carbonate?
A)It is a white fluffy powder

B)It is almost insoluble in water
C)Both A & B
D)None of these
238. The reaction shows, the addition of sodium carbonate
to calcium chloride’
CaCl2 + NaCO3 → X + 2Y
X & Y is
A)CaO, CO2
B)CaCO3, NaCl
C)CaCO3, CO2
D)None of these
238. The reaction shows, the addition of sodium carbonate
to calcium chloride’
CaCl2 + NaCO3 → X + 2Y
X & Y is
A)CaO, CO2
B)CaCO3, NaCl
C)CaCO3, CO2
D)None of these
239. When heated to 1200k ________
decomposes to evolve carbon dioxide
A)Calcium hydroxide
B)Calcium carbide
C)Calcium carbonate
D)None of these
239. When heated to 1200k ________
decomposes to evolve carbon dioxide
A)Calcium hydroxide
B)Calcium carbide
C)Calcium carbonate
D)None of these
240. Given equation is
CaCO3 + 2HCl → CaCl2 + H2O +__Y__
Y is
A)CO
B)CO2
C)CH4
D)C2H6
240. Given equation is
CaCO3 + 2HCl → CaCl2 + H2O +__Y__
Y is
A)CO
B)CO2
C)CH4
D)C2H6
241. Which of the compound of calcium reacts
with dil.acid to liberate CO2
A)Ca(OH)2
B)CaCO3
C)CaO
D)Both B & C
241. Which of the compound of calcium reacts
with dil.acid to liberate CO2
A)Ca(OH)2
B)CaCO3
C)CaO
D)Both B & C
Calcium Sulphate (Plaster Of Paris)
242. The chemical formula for plaster of paris
is
A)CaSO4
B)CaSO4.1/2 H2O
C)CaSO4.6H2O
D)CaSO4.3H2O
242. The chemical formula for plaster of paris
is
A)CaSO4
B)CaSO4.1/2 H2O
C)CaSO4.6H2O
D)CaSO4.3H2O
243. When gypsum is heated to 393k the
product obtained is
A)CaSO4.5H2O
B)CaSO4.1/2H2O
C)CaSO4
D)CaSO4.H2O
243. When gypsum is heated to 393k the
product obtained is
A)CaSO4.5H2O
B)CaSO4.1/2H2O
C)CaSO4
D)CaSO4.H2O
244. The chemical formula for gypsum is
A)CaSO4.5H2O
B)CaSO4.2H2O
C)CaSO4.5H2O
D)CaSO4
244. The chemical formula for gypsum is
A)CaSO4.5H2O
B)CaSO4.2H2O
C)CaSO4.5H2O
D)CaSO4
245. When gypsum is heated above 393k, the
product obtained is known as
A)Mono – hydrate calcium sulphate

B)Decahydrate calcium sulphate
C)Anhydrous calcium sulphate
D)None of these
245. When gypsum is heated above 393k, the
product obtained is known as
A)Mono – hydrate calcium sulphate

B)Decahydrate calcium sulphate
C)Anhydrous calcium sulphate
D)None of these
246. Anhydrous calcium sulphate is known as
A)Plasters of paris
B)Dead burnt plaster
C)Lime stone
D)Slaked lime
246. Anhydrous calcium sulphate is known as
A)Plasters of paris
C)Lime stone
D)Slaked lime
247. Match the column I and column II mark appropriate
choice
A)i) → d, ii) → c, iii) → a, iv) → b, v)→ e

B)i) → e, ii) → d, iii) → c, iv) → b, v)→ a
C)i) → e, ii) → d, iii) → b, iv) → a, v)→ c
D)i) → d, ii) → e, iii) → b, iv) → a, v)→ c
247. Match the column I and column II mark appropriate
choice
A)i) → d, ii) → c, iii) → a, iv) → b, v)→ e

B)i) → e, ii) → d, iii) → c, iv) → b, v)→ a
C)i) → e, ii) → d, iii) → b, iv) → a, v)→ c
D)i) → d, ii) → e, iii) → b, iv) → a, v)→ c
248. For a good quality cement, the ratio of
silica to alumina should be
A)3.5 and 4
B)2.5 and 4
C)1.5 and 4
D)0.5 and 4
silica to alumina should be
A)3.5 and 4
B)2.5 and 4
C)1.5 and 4
D)0.5 and 4
lime (CaO) to the ratio of oxides of silicon,
Aluminium and iron should be as close as
possible to
A)1
B)2
C)3
D)0.5
lime (CaO) to the ratio of oxides of silicon,
Aluminium and iron should be as close as
possible to
A)1
B)2
C)3
D)0.5
250. Lime stone and clay are used for
manufacture of
A)Plaster of paris
C)Cement
D)None of these
250. Lime stone and clay are used for
manufacture of
A)Plaster of paris
C)Cement
D)None of these
251. When cement clinker is mixed with 2 – 3
% by weight of gypsum, the product formed is
A)Dead burnt plaster

B)Cement
C)Silica
D)None of these
251. When cement clinker is mixed with 2 – 3
% by weight of gypsum, the product formed is
A)Dead burnt plaster

B)Cement
C)Silica
D)None of these
252. Match the column I and column II & mark appropriate
choice
A)i) → c, ii) → b, iii) →a

B)i) → b, ii) → a, iii) →c
C)i) → a, ii) → b, iii) →c
D)i) → b, ii) → c, iii) →a
252. Match the column I and column II & mark appropriate
choice
A)i) → c, ii) → b, iii) →a

B)i) → b, ii) → a, iii) →c
C)i) → a, ii) → b, iii) →c
D)i) → b, ii) → c, iii) →a
253. When cement is mixed with water, the setting of cement
takes place to form a hard mass. The most appropriate reason
for this is
A)Due to dissociation of molecules pf constituents of cement

B)Due to hydration of the molecules of constituents of cement
C)Due to formation of cement Clinker
D)None of these
253. When cement is mixed with water, the setting of cement
takes place to form a hard mass. The most appropriate reason
for this is
A)Due to dissociation of molecules pf constituents of cement

B)Due to hydration of the molecules of constituents of cement
C)Due to formation of cement Clinker
D)None of these
254. What is the effect of addition of gypsum to
cement?
A)Setting time of cement is increased

B)Setting time of cement is decreased
C)Chemical properties of cement gets altered
D)None of these
254. What is the effect of addition of gypsum to
cement?
A)Setting time of cement is increased

B)Setting time of cement is decreased
C)Chemical properties of cement gets altered
D)None of these

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1.

The last e- enters into outer most s-orbital, then the

block of element in periodic table is:

A)They are metallic in nature

A)They are metallic in nature

A)Their metal oxides & hydroxides are alkaline in nature

A)Their metal oxides & hydroxides are alkaline in nature

most appropriate reasons for this is:

A)Same size " Be

A)Similarity in ionic sizes

A)Similarity in ionic sizes

A)Loosely held s-electron in outermost

-A)Loosely held s-electron in outermost

A)Always found in free state

A)Always found in free state

A)Remains same across the group

A)Remains same across the group

A)Li < Na < K < Rb < Cs

_A)Li < Na < K < Rb < Cs

A)Increases down the group

A)Increases down the group

A)Effect of increasing size overcomes nuclear

A)Effect of increasing size overcomes nuclear

A)Li+ < Na+ < K+ < Rb+ < Cs+

A)Li+ < Na+ < K+ < Rb+ < Cs+

most hydrated is:

A)Li+ has very low lattice energy

A)Li+ has very low lattice energy

A)Increase down the group from Li to Cs

A)Weak Vander-wall forces

A)Weak Vander-wall forces

A)Presence of single valence e-

A)A reducing flame

A)A reducing flame

A)Emission of radiation in visible region when

A)Emission of radiation in visible region when

A)i) → e , ii) → c , iii) → b , iv) → a , v) → d

A)i) → e , ii) → c , iii) → b , iv) → a , v) → d

A)Potassium and Caesium

A)Reactivity increases down the group

A)Reactivity increases down the group -

A)Due to formation of hydroxide

A)Due to formation of hydroxide

moisture and form:

A)Alkali metals tarnish in dry air to form

C)Lithium forms peroxide & sodium forms

A)(a) → iii , (b) → ii , (c) → i

kerosene oil is:

A)They are poisonous

A)They are poisonous

products formed are:

A)Mono oxide & hydride

A)Mono oxide & hydride

A)M+H2O → N(OH) + H2O

A)M+H2O → N(OH) + H2O

A)It has small size

A)It has small size

A)Lithium reacts with di hydrogen at 1073 K

IA)Metal hydrides which are ionic

B)Metal hydrides which are metallic solids with high melting

A)Covalent Lithium hydride

A)Covalent Lithium hydride

A)Li+ is a very small in size

A)Li+ is a very small in size