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

Subtopic:  Preparations, Properties & Uses of S Block Elements |
 85%
Level 1: 80%+
Hints

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 ion

Subtopic:  Reasoning Questions |
 71%
Level 2: 60%+
Hints

Amphoteric hydroxides react with both alkalies with 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

Subtopic:  Reasoning Questions |
 87%
Level 1: 80%+
Hints

advertisementadvertisement

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

Subtopic:  Preparations, Properties & Uses of S Block Elements |
 80%
Level 1: 80%+
Hints

When sodium is dissolved in liquid ammonia, a solution of deep blue color is obtained. The color of the solution is due to

1. Ammoniated electron

2. Sodium ion

3. Sodium amide

4. Ammoniated sodium ion

Subtopic:  Compounds of Ca and Na -Preparations, Properties & Uses |
 90%
Level 1: 80%+
Hints

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

Subtopic:  Reasoning Questions |
 73%
Level 2: 60%+
Hints

advertisementadvertisement

Dead burnt plaster is-

1. CaSO4

2. CaSO4·12H2O

3. CaSO4·H2O

4. CaSO4·2H2O

Subtopic:  Compounds of Ca and Na -Preparations, Properties & Uses |
 74%
Level 2: 60%+
Hints

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

Subtopic:  Compounds of Ca and Na -Preparations, Properties & Uses |
 85%
Level 1: 80%+
Hints

Which of the following elements does not form hydride by direct heating with dihydrogen?

1. Be

2. Mg

3. Sr

4. Ba

Subtopic:  Chemical Properties |
 84%
Level 1: 80%+
Hints

advertisementadvertisement

The formula of soda ash is

1.  Na2CO3·10H2O

2.  Na2CO3·2H2O

3.  Na2CO3·H2O

4.  Na2CO3

Subtopic:  Compounds of Ca and Na -Preparations, Properties & Uses |
 67%
Level 2: 60%+
Hints