The document contains information about s-block elements and their compounds. It begins with an introduction to the topic and syllabus which covers preparation and properties of oxides, peroxides, hydroxides, carbonates, bicarbonates, chlorides and sulphates of sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium. It then discusses the anomalous properties of lithium and beryllium compared to other elements in their groups. Finally, it provides details on the preparation and properties of specific compounds of alkali metals such as sodium oxide, sodium peroxide, and potassium superoxide.
The document discusses the boron and carbon family (groups 13-14) of the periodic table. It provides information on their electronic configurations, atomic properties, oxidation states, chemical properties including reactivity with air, acids, bases and halogens. It notes the anomalous properties of boron compared to other family members due to the absence of d-orbitals. Examples of compounds in each group are also given such as borax, boric acid, aluminium chloride and oxides.
The document summarizes the properties of group 13 (boron group) elements. It discusses their electronic configurations, atomic sizes, ionization energies, electronegativity, and physical and chemical properties. The key points are:
- Group 13 includes boron, aluminum, gallium, indium, and thallium.
- Aluminum is the most abundant metal on Earth and the third most abundant element in the Earth's crust.
- The elements have an ns2np1 electronic configuration and stable +3 oxidation state that decreases down the group due to the inert pair effect.
- Atomic radii generally increase down the group except for gallium, which is smaller than aluminum due to poor d-orb
This document provides information about the boron family (Group 13) of the periodic table. It discusses the elements in Group 13 - boron (B), aluminium (Al), gallium (Ga), indium (In), and thallium (Tl). It details their electronic configurations, occurrence in nature, extraction methods, and chemical and physical properties. In particular, it focuses on the extraction of aluminium via the Bayer process and discusses the uses of aluminium and its environmental impacts.
- The document discusses the p-block elements in the boron family, including their occurrence, characteristics, chemical properties, and compounds.
- Boron is a rare element found in borax and boric acid, while aluminum is the most abundant metal found in bauxite. Gallium, indium, and thallium are less common and found in sulfide ores.
- The elements have the outer electronic configuration ns2np1 and exist in oxidation states of +1 and +3, with the stability of +1 increasing down the group. They form covalent bonds and react to form oxides, nitrides, halides, and hydroxides.
The document discusses the properties of elements in Group 13 of the periodic table, which includes boron, aluminium, gallium, indium, and thallium. It provides details on their electronic configuration, oxidation states, physical properties, and reactions. It also describes the molecular structure of diborane (B2H6) and discusses boranes, which are compounds composed of boron and hydrogen that are analogues of alkanes. Diborane has a unique three-centered two-electron bonding arrangement between its bridging hydrogen atoms.
The document provides information about the elements in Group 14 of the periodic table. It begins by introducing the group and listing the elements carbon, silicon, germanium, tin, and lead. It then provides details about each element, including their physical properties, oxidation states, occurrence in nature, and important uses. The document discusses topics like allotropes of carbon, silicon semiconductor applications, germanium use in electronics, tin uses in alloys and solder, and properties of lead like its low melting point.
This document provides information about the boron family of elements. It discusses the occurrence, properties, and reactions of boron, aluminum, gallium, indium, and thallium. It focuses on boron compounds such as boranes, diborane, and borohydrides. It discusses the inert pair effect which causes the stability of lower oxidation states for heavier group 13 elements. The document also provides background on fullerenes including their discovery and C60 buckminsterfullerene.
The document discusses p-block elements, which include groups 13 through 18 on the periodic table. Some key points:
- Most p-block elements are non-metals that can have variable oxidation states and form acidic oxides. They have high ionization potentials and electron gain enthalpies.
- Properties like metallic character and reactivity generally increase moving down each group as atomic size increases and ionization energy decreases.
- Nitrogen exhibits some anomalous properties compared to other group 15 elements due to its small size, high electronegativity, and lack of d orbitals.
The document discusses the boron and carbon family (groups 13-14) of the periodic table. It provides information on their electronic configurations, atomic properties, oxidation states, chemical properties including reactivity with air, acids, bases and halogens. It notes the anomalous properties of boron compared to other family members due to the absence of d-orbitals. Examples of compounds in each group are also given such as borax, boric acid, aluminium chloride and oxides.
The document summarizes the properties of group 13 (boron group) elements. It discusses their electronic configurations, atomic sizes, ionization energies, electronegativity, and physical and chemical properties. The key points are:
- Group 13 includes boron, aluminum, gallium, indium, and thallium.
- Aluminum is the most abundant metal on Earth and the third most abundant element in the Earth's crust.
- The elements have an ns2np1 electronic configuration and stable +3 oxidation state that decreases down the group due to the inert pair effect.
- Atomic radii generally increase down the group except for gallium, which is smaller than aluminum due to poor d-orb
This document provides information about the boron family (Group 13) of the periodic table. It discusses the elements in Group 13 - boron (B), aluminium (Al), gallium (Ga), indium (In), and thallium (Tl). It details their electronic configurations, occurrence in nature, extraction methods, and chemical and physical properties. In particular, it focuses on the extraction of aluminium via the Bayer process and discusses the uses of aluminium and its environmental impacts.
- The document discusses the p-block elements in the boron family, including their occurrence, characteristics, chemical properties, and compounds.
- Boron is a rare element found in borax and boric acid, while aluminum is the most abundant metal found in bauxite. Gallium, indium, and thallium are less common and found in sulfide ores.
- The elements have the outer electronic configuration ns2np1 and exist in oxidation states of +1 and +3, with the stability of +1 increasing down the group. They form covalent bonds and react to form oxides, nitrides, halides, and hydroxides.
The document discusses the properties of elements in Group 13 of the periodic table, which includes boron, aluminium, gallium, indium, and thallium. It provides details on their electronic configuration, oxidation states, physical properties, and reactions. It also describes the molecular structure of diborane (B2H6) and discusses boranes, which are compounds composed of boron and hydrogen that are analogues of alkanes. Diborane has a unique three-centered two-electron bonding arrangement between its bridging hydrogen atoms.
The document provides information about the elements in Group 14 of the periodic table. It begins by introducing the group and listing the elements carbon, silicon, germanium, tin, and lead. It then provides details about each element, including their physical properties, oxidation states, occurrence in nature, and important uses. The document discusses topics like allotropes of carbon, silicon semiconductor applications, germanium use in electronics, tin uses in alloys and solder, and properties of lead like its low melting point.
This document provides information about the boron family of elements. It discusses the occurrence, properties, and reactions of boron, aluminum, gallium, indium, and thallium. It focuses on boron compounds such as boranes, diborane, and borohydrides. It discusses the inert pair effect which causes the stability of lower oxidation states for heavier group 13 elements. The document also provides background on fullerenes including their discovery and C60 buckminsterfullerene.
The document discusses p-block elements, which include groups 13 through 18 on the periodic table. Some key points:
- Most p-block elements are non-metals that can have variable oxidation states and form acidic oxides. They have high ionization potentials and electron gain enthalpies.
- Properties like metallic character and reactivity generally increase moving down each group as atomic size increases and ionization energy decreases.
- Nitrogen exhibits some anomalous properties compared to other group 15 elements due to its small size, high electronegativity, and lack of d orbitals.
The document discusses the physical and chemical properties of alkali metals and alkaline earth metals. It provides details about their ionization energies, reactivity, reactions with water and other substances, and color imparted to flames. Alkali metals have low melting points due to weak metallic bonding. Their reactivity increases down the group as ionization energy decreases. Alkaline earth metals have higher melting points than alkali metals due to smaller atomic size and stronger metallic bonds. Their reactivity is also less than alkali metals.
This document discusses the properties of various p-block elements, including boron, carbon, silicon, and aluminum. It provides general information on electron configurations, atomic radii, ionization energies, and trends within groups. Specific compounds are also examined, such as borax, boronic acid, diamond, graphite, fullerenes, silicon polymers, zeolites, and aluminum alloys. Common uses of carbon, silicon, and aluminum compounds/alloys in materials and applications are described. Global warming due to excessive carbon dioxide emissions is also briefly mentioned.
The topic is important for UG students. it covers almost all concepts of metallurgy. The important method of separation of ores, Ellingham diagram and its application.
Group 15 of the periodic table consists of nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, antimony, and bismuth. These elements can be non-metals, metalloids, or metals. They have the general electronic configuration of ns2np3 and can form compounds with oxidation states of -3, +3, and +5. The reactivity and properties of the elements change as one goes down the group due to an increase in atomic size and metallic character.
The document discusses the halogens, which are the elements in group 17 of the periodic table (fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, astatine). It provides details about their general properties, including their electron configuration, existence as diatomic molecules, colors, reactivity, and ability to gain electrons to achieve stable electronic structures. It also describes their physical and chemical properties such as ionization energy, electronegativity, electron affinity, and oxidizing power (which decreases down the group). Peculiar properties of fluorine are highlighted. Uses of halogens and facts about their presence in humans are also mentioned. Interhalogen compounds and pseudohalides/pseudohalogens
The document discusses the oxidation states of elements in groups 13 and 14 of the periodic table. It notes that the +3 oxidation state is most common for group 13 but becomes less stable down the group due to the inert pair effect. For group 14, the +4 state is most common for carbon and silicon but the +2 state becomes more stable down the group also due to the inert pair effect. The document also contains sample questions and answers regarding the structures, properties, and reactions of boron- and carbon-containing compounds.
This document provides information on p-block elements from the chemistry class. It discusses the electronic configuration of p-block elements and their general characteristics, including variation in oxidation states, metallic and non-metallic properties, and differences in behavior between the first element of each group and other members. Specific groups like group 13 (boron family) and group 14 (carbon family) are examined in more detail regarding electronic structures, properties, and structures of compounds.
1. The document discusses the reactions of halogens, including their reactions with metals like sodium and iron, and with non-metals like hydrogen.
2. It explains that the reactivity of the halogens decreases down the group, with fluorine being the most reactive and reacting violently with iron wool and hydrogen, while iodine reacts only slowly.
3. Halogen displacement reactions are described as redox reactions, where the more reactive halogen oxidizes the halide ion, gaining electrons itself and being reduced to form halide ions.
This document discusses the characteristic properties of s-block elements, which include the alkali metals (Group IA) and alkaline earth metals (Group IIA). Some key points discussed include:
- S-block elements have their outermost shell electrons in the s orbital.
- Alkali metals react vigorously with water to form alkaline hydroxides and hydrogen gas. Reactivity increases down the group.
- They form oxides, peroxides, and superoxides with oxygen. Oxidation states include -2, -1, and -1/2.
- Properties such as ionization energy, hydration energy, and metallic character generally decrease or increase moving down a group and across a period,
This document contains questions and answers related to Chapter 7 - The p Block Elements in Chemistry. It discusses the general characteristics of Group 15 elements such as their electronic configuration, oxidation states, atomic size, ionization enthalpy and electronegativity. It also discusses trends in chemical reactivity within Group 15 and compares the properties of nitrogen and phosphorus. Other topics covered include industrial production of ammonia and sulfuric acid, allotropes of phosphorus, and how halogens act as strong oxidizing agents.
The document discusses the s-block elements, specifically focusing on the alkali metals. It provides an introduction and table of contents. It then discusses the electronic configuration of s-block elements and lists the alkali metals and alkaline earth metals. The next sections provide details on the characteristics properties of alkali metals, including their electronic configuration, atomic and ionic radii, ionization enthalpy, and flame coloration. Further sections describe the atomic and physical properties and chemical properties of alkali metals, including their reactivity towards air, water, hydrogen, and halogens. Applications of some alkali metals are also mentioned. References are listed at the end.
The document is a guide about the halogens for GCSE chemistry students. It discusses the key properties and trends within group VII of the periodic table. The guide covers topics such as physical appearances, boiling points, electronic configurations, atomic sizes, and reactivity trends. It also describes reactions of halogens with metals and displacement reactions between halides.
The document discusses alkaline earth metals, including their extraction methods and properties. It describes:
- Calcium is extracted via electrolysis of molten calcium chloride. Strontium and barium are similarly extracted through electrolysis of their molten chlorides.
- Radium is obtained by electrolysis of molten radium chloride using a mercury cathode and platinum anode.
- Alkaline earth metal salts impart characteristic flame colors from brick red (calcium) to apple green (barium).
- Their reactivity decreases down the group as ionization energy decreases.
The document discusses trends in the properties of group 15 elements of the periodic table, which include nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, antimony, and bismuth. It notes that ionization energy decreases and atomic/ionic radii increase down the group as atomic size increases. Nitrogen and phosphorus are nonmetals, arsenic and antimony are metalloids, and bismuth is a metal. The electronic configuration is ns2np3 and oxidation states vary between -3 to +5, with the most common being -3, +3, and +5.
Group 15 of the periodic table contains nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, antimony, and bismuth. These elements share the electronic configuration of ns2np3 and can exhibit oxidation states of -3, +3, and +5, with the stability of the +5 state decreasing down the group due to the inert pair effect. The atomic radii increase down the group, while ionization energies and electronegativity decrease. Nitrogen and phosphorus are nonmetals, arsenic and antimony are metalloids, and bismuth is a metal. These trends in properties are due to the increasing size and metallic character of the elements down the group.
This document provides study material for class 12 on p-block elements. It includes 16 questions with answers on topics like why pentahalides are more covalent than trihalides, the conditions required to maximize ammonia yield in the Haber process, and the nature of the bonds in SO2. It also lists important oxides, oxyacids, and properties of elements in the oxygen family and provides information on interhalogens, hydrogen halides, and xenon compounds.
This document provides information about the s-block elements lithium (Li) through francium (Fr) and the alkaline earth metals beryllium (Be) through radium (Ra). It discusses their electronic configurations, atomic and ionic radii, ionization energies, hydration enthalpies, physical properties, and important compounds such as oxides, hydroxides, halides, and salts. It notes the similarities and differences between lithium and other alkali metals, as well as the similarities between lithium and magnesium. The biological importance of sodium and potassium is also mentioned.
The document summarizes the properties and reactivity of alkali metals. It discusses their physical properties including softness, low density, and good heat and electricity conductivity. It describes their chemical reactivity including reactions with oxygen, halogens, nitrogen, carbon, and water. Alkali metals readily lose their outer shell electron to form +1 ions. Their reactivity increases down the group as atomic size increases. Common compounds include oxides, hydroxides, peroxides, and superoxides. Sodium and potassium are the most abundant in nature while lithium, rubidium, and cesium are rarer.
The document discusses the physical and chemical properties of alkali metals and alkaline earth metals. It provides details about their ionization energies, reactivity, reactions with water and other substances, and color imparted to flames. Alkali metals have low melting points due to weak metallic bonding. Their reactivity increases down the group as ionization energy decreases. Alkaline earth metals have higher melting points than alkali metals due to smaller atomic size and stronger metallic bonds. Their reactivity is also less than alkali metals.
This document discusses the properties of various p-block elements, including boron, carbon, silicon, and aluminum. It provides general information on electron configurations, atomic radii, ionization energies, and trends within groups. Specific compounds are also examined, such as borax, boronic acid, diamond, graphite, fullerenes, silicon polymers, zeolites, and aluminum alloys. Common uses of carbon, silicon, and aluminum compounds/alloys in materials and applications are described. Global warming due to excessive carbon dioxide emissions is also briefly mentioned.
The topic is important for UG students. it covers almost all concepts of metallurgy. The important method of separation of ores, Ellingham diagram and its application.
Group 15 of the periodic table consists of nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, antimony, and bismuth. These elements can be non-metals, metalloids, or metals. They have the general electronic configuration of ns2np3 and can form compounds with oxidation states of -3, +3, and +5. The reactivity and properties of the elements change as one goes down the group due to an increase in atomic size and metallic character.
The document discusses the halogens, which are the elements in group 17 of the periodic table (fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, astatine). It provides details about their general properties, including their electron configuration, existence as diatomic molecules, colors, reactivity, and ability to gain electrons to achieve stable electronic structures. It also describes their physical and chemical properties such as ionization energy, electronegativity, electron affinity, and oxidizing power (which decreases down the group). Peculiar properties of fluorine are highlighted. Uses of halogens and facts about their presence in humans are also mentioned. Interhalogen compounds and pseudohalides/pseudohalogens
The document discusses the oxidation states of elements in groups 13 and 14 of the periodic table. It notes that the +3 oxidation state is most common for group 13 but becomes less stable down the group due to the inert pair effect. For group 14, the +4 state is most common for carbon and silicon but the +2 state becomes more stable down the group also due to the inert pair effect. The document also contains sample questions and answers regarding the structures, properties, and reactions of boron- and carbon-containing compounds.
This document provides information on p-block elements from the chemistry class. It discusses the electronic configuration of p-block elements and their general characteristics, including variation in oxidation states, metallic and non-metallic properties, and differences in behavior between the first element of each group and other members. Specific groups like group 13 (boron family) and group 14 (carbon family) are examined in more detail regarding electronic structures, properties, and structures of compounds.
1. The document discusses the reactions of halogens, including their reactions with metals like sodium and iron, and with non-metals like hydrogen.
2. It explains that the reactivity of the halogens decreases down the group, with fluorine being the most reactive and reacting violently with iron wool and hydrogen, while iodine reacts only slowly.
3. Halogen displacement reactions are described as redox reactions, where the more reactive halogen oxidizes the halide ion, gaining electrons itself and being reduced to form halide ions.
This document discusses the characteristic properties of s-block elements, which include the alkali metals (Group IA) and alkaline earth metals (Group IIA). Some key points discussed include:
- S-block elements have their outermost shell electrons in the s orbital.
- Alkali metals react vigorously with water to form alkaline hydroxides and hydrogen gas. Reactivity increases down the group.
- They form oxides, peroxides, and superoxides with oxygen. Oxidation states include -2, -1, and -1/2.
- Properties such as ionization energy, hydration energy, and metallic character generally decrease or increase moving down a group and across a period,
This document contains questions and answers related to Chapter 7 - The p Block Elements in Chemistry. It discusses the general characteristics of Group 15 elements such as their electronic configuration, oxidation states, atomic size, ionization enthalpy and electronegativity. It also discusses trends in chemical reactivity within Group 15 and compares the properties of nitrogen and phosphorus. Other topics covered include industrial production of ammonia and sulfuric acid, allotropes of phosphorus, and how halogens act as strong oxidizing agents.
The document discusses the s-block elements, specifically focusing on the alkali metals. It provides an introduction and table of contents. It then discusses the electronic configuration of s-block elements and lists the alkali metals and alkaline earth metals. The next sections provide details on the characteristics properties of alkali metals, including their electronic configuration, atomic and ionic radii, ionization enthalpy, and flame coloration. Further sections describe the atomic and physical properties and chemical properties of alkali metals, including their reactivity towards air, water, hydrogen, and halogens. Applications of some alkali metals are also mentioned. References are listed at the end.
The document is a guide about the halogens for GCSE chemistry students. It discusses the key properties and trends within group VII of the periodic table. The guide covers topics such as physical appearances, boiling points, electronic configurations, atomic sizes, and reactivity trends. It also describes reactions of halogens with metals and displacement reactions between halides.
The document discusses alkaline earth metals, including their extraction methods and properties. It describes:
- Calcium is extracted via electrolysis of molten calcium chloride. Strontium and barium are similarly extracted through electrolysis of their molten chlorides.
- Radium is obtained by electrolysis of molten radium chloride using a mercury cathode and platinum anode.
- Alkaline earth metal salts impart characteristic flame colors from brick red (calcium) to apple green (barium).
- Their reactivity decreases down the group as ionization energy decreases.
The document discusses trends in the properties of group 15 elements of the periodic table, which include nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, antimony, and bismuth. It notes that ionization energy decreases and atomic/ionic radii increase down the group as atomic size increases. Nitrogen and phosphorus are nonmetals, arsenic and antimony are metalloids, and bismuth is a metal. The electronic configuration is ns2np3 and oxidation states vary between -3 to +5, with the most common being -3, +3, and +5.
Group 15 of the periodic table contains nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, antimony, and bismuth. These elements share the electronic configuration of ns2np3 and can exhibit oxidation states of -3, +3, and +5, with the stability of the +5 state decreasing down the group due to the inert pair effect. The atomic radii increase down the group, while ionization energies and electronegativity decrease. Nitrogen and phosphorus are nonmetals, arsenic and antimony are metalloids, and bismuth is a metal. These trends in properties are due to the increasing size and metallic character of the elements down the group.
This document provides study material for class 12 on p-block elements. It includes 16 questions with answers on topics like why pentahalides are more covalent than trihalides, the conditions required to maximize ammonia yield in the Haber process, and the nature of the bonds in SO2. It also lists important oxides, oxyacids, and properties of elements in the oxygen family and provides information on interhalogens, hydrogen halides, and xenon compounds.
This document provides information about the s-block elements lithium (Li) through francium (Fr) and the alkaline earth metals beryllium (Be) through radium (Ra). It discusses their electronic configurations, atomic and ionic radii, ionization energies, hydration enthalpies, physical properties, and important compounds such as oxides, hydroxides, halides, and salts. It notes the similarities and differences between lithium and other alkali metals, as well as the similarities between lithium and magnesium. The biological importance of sodium and potassium is also mentioned.
The document summarizes the properties and reactivity of alkali metals. It discusses their physical properties including softness, low density, and good heat and electricity conductivity. It describes their chemical reactivity including reactions with oxygen, halogens, nitrogen, carbon, and water. Alkali metals readily lose their outer shell electron to form +1 ions. Their reactivity increases down the group as atomic size increases. Common compounds include oxides, hydroxides, peroxides, and superoxides. Sodium and potassium are the most abundant in nature while lithium, rubidium, and cesium are rarer.
This document provides information about electrolysis. It discusses:
1. How electrolysis can be used to split up ionic compounds by melting them or dissolving them in water. Positive ions move to the negative cathode and negative ions move to the positive anode.
2. The rules for what products are formed at the electrodes during electrolysis of molten ionic compounds and ionic solutions. Hydrogen, metals, halogens, oxygen may be produced depending on the ions present.
3. Industrial applications of electrolysis including producing chlorine and sodium hydroxide from salt water, and purifying copper.
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Ozone (O3) is an allotrope of oxygen that is present in the upper atmosphere where it absorbs harmful UV rays from the sun. It is prepared in the lab by passing oxygen through a silent electric discharge or electrolyzing acidified water. Ozone is a pale blue gas that is heavier than air and slightly soluble in water. It decomposes to oxygen at 30°C. Ozone exhibits strong oxidizing properties by decomposing to nascent oxygen that can oxidize compounds like HCl to Cl2 and ferrous sulfate to ferric sulfate. Ozone in the upper atmosphere protects life on Earth by absorbing UV radiation.
1) Metals react with oxygen to form metal oxides, with reactivity varying between metals. The most reactive metals, such as sodium and potassium, burn vigorously while copper is the least reactive.
2) Metals also react with water and acids, producing hydrogen gas and alkaline or salt solutions. More reactive metals like sodium and potassium react violently with water.
3) Displacement reactions occur when a more reactive metal is placed in a solution of a less reactive metal salt, displacing the metal from its salt.
1) Metals react with oxygen to form metal oxides, with reactivity varying between metals. The most reactive metals, such as sodium and potassium, burn vigorously while copper is the least reactive.
2) Metals also react with water and acids, producing hydrogen gas and salt solutions. More reactive metals like sodium and potassium react violently with water, while less reactive metals do not react or react slowly.
3) When metals react with non-metals, they form ionic compounds through transfer of electrons from the metal to the non-metal. Ionic compounds have high melting points, are brittle solids, and dissolve in water but not organic solvents.
Sodium hydroxide, also known as lye or caustic soda, is a highly caustic metallic base. It is a white crystalline solid that is odorless, highly soluble in water, and very corrosive. The three main industrial processes for manufacturing sodium hydroxide are the mercury cell process, Nelson diaphragm cell process, and membrane cell process, all of which involve the electrolysis of brine solutions. Sodium hydroxide has a wide variety of industrial uses including in soap making, as a cleaning agent, in aluminum production, and in the paper pulp industry. It can cause severe burns upon contact with skin or tissues due to its highly exothermic and caustic reactions.
Hydrogen is the lightest element with an atomic number of 1. It resembles both alkali metals and halogens in some properties, making its position in the periodic table anomalous. Hydrogen shares properties with alkali metals like electronic configuration and electropositive character, but also shares properties with halogens like electronic configuration near a noble gas and diatomic molecules. Hydrogen differs from alkali metals in properties like ionization enthalpy and nature of compounds. It differs from halogens in tendency to form hydrides and lack of unshared electron pairs. Hydrogen is produced commercially through electrolysis of water and by reaction of steam on coke. Its uses include as a reducing agent and in fuel cells. Hyd
This document provides an overview of metals and non-metals. It discusses their physical and chemical properties, including how metals react with oxygen, water, acids, and other substances. Metals are solid, malleable, ductile, and good conductors of heat and electricity. They form basic oxides and react vigorously with acids. Non-metals do not have these properties and are usually gases or solids. The document also covers extraction methods for metals and corrosion prevention.
The document discusses the properties and extraction of sodium and its compounds. It describes that sodium is extracted through electrolysis of molten sodium chloride using the Downs process. Sodium reacts violently with water and acids, forming sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas. Sodium hydroxide and sodium carbonate are important industrial compounds used to make paper, soap and glass.
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This document provides information about oxygen and the group 16 elements. It discusses the properties of oxygen and how it differs from other group 16 elements. Some key points include:
- Oxygen exists as a diatomic gas while other group 16 elements form polyatomic solids and liquids.
- Oxygen exhibits different oxidation states and bonding abilities compared to other group 16 elements due to its small size and high electronegativity.
- Common preparation methods for oxygen include thermal decomposition of oxygen-rich salts, metallic oxides, and the reaction of sodium peroxide or potassium permanganate with water.
Sulfur has an oxidation number of +4 in SO2 and Na2SO4. Carbon has an oxidation number of +4 in CO32-. Oxygen has an oxidation number of -2 in all cases. Sodium has an oxidation number of +1 in Na2SO4. Nitrogen has an oxidation number of -3 and hydrogen has an oxidation number of +1 in (NH4)2S.
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This document summarizes key concepts about chemical periodicity, including the various blocks and periods in the periodic table. It describes trends in atomic properties like atomic radius, ionization energy, and electronegativity across periods and down groups. These trends are explained by factors like nuclear charge, atomic size, and shielding effects. Common reactions of representative elements like formation of oxides and chlorides from the third period are presented, along with equations. Structures and bonding of these compounds are discussed as well as their reactions with water.
This document discusses metals and non-metals. It begins by explaining how metals and non-metals surround us in daily life through various tools and containers. It then discusses the physical properties that differentiate metals from non-metals, such as malleability, lustre, hardness, state of matter, conductivity. It also explains some chemical properties such as how metals react with oxygen, acids, water and bases. Common reactions include the formation of metal oxides, hydrogen gas, and hydroxides. Corrosion is discussed as the oxidation of metals over time. The document aims to help students understand the differences between metals and non-metals.
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Electrochemistry involves oxidation-reduction (redox) reactions where electrons are exchanged between reactants. There are two types of redox reactions: those that produce electrical energy spontaneously and those that require electrical energy to occur. Spontaneous reactions include those in batteries that produce electricity. Non-spontaneous reactions require electricity and include electrolysis and electroplating. Redox reactions play important roles in many industrial and biological processes.
The questions of chapter metals and non metals all in one place to access. This question bank make the students useful to prepare for the 10th board exams.
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The document summarizes various electrochemical reactions including oxidation-reduction reactions. It discusses reactions that produce electrical energy spontaneously like in batteries and those that require electrical energy like electrolysis. Key points covered include the definitions of oxidation, reduction, and oxidizing/reducing agents. Examples of electrolysis and electroplating are provided. The roles of microbes in important redox processes like photosynthesis, aerobic respiration, nitrogen fixation, nitrification, denitrification, sulfate reduction, and methane formation are summarized.
The document describes non-metals and their properties. It discusses the physical and chemical properties of non-metals, and describes the industrial preparation of chlorine, sulfuric acid, and ammonia. It also lists common uses of non-metals like carbon, sulfur, phosphorus, chlorine, and nitrogen and their compounds.
The document describes Chapter 22 on non-metals. It discusses the physical and chemical properties of non-metals, and describes the industrial preparation of chlorine, sulfuric acid, and ammonia. It also lists the common uses of non-metals such as carbon, sulfur, phosphorus, chlorine, nitrogen, and silicon and their compounds.
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Assignment s block-elements_jh_sir-4173
1. Topic Page No.
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Exercise - 1 10 - 18
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Exercise - 3 25 - 27
Exercise - 4 27 - 28
Answer Key 29 - 32
Contents
s-BLOCK ELEMENTS & THEIR COMPOUNDS
Syllabus
s-BLOCK ELEMENTS & THEIR COMPOUNDS
Preparation and properties of the following compounds :
Oxides, peroxides, hydroxides, carbonates, bicarbonates, chlorides and sulphates of
sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium.
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s-BLOCK ELEMENTS & THEIR COMPOUNDS
ANOMALOUS PROPERTIES OF LITHIUM :
The anomalous behavior of lithium is due to the : (i) exceptionally small size of its atom and ion, and (ii) high
polarising power (i.e., charge/ radius ratio ). As a result, there is increased covalent character of lithium
compound which is responsible for their solubilityin organic solvent. Further, lithiumshows diagonal relationship
to magnesium.
Points of Difference between Lithium and other Alkali Metals
Lithium is much harder. Its melting point and boiling point are higher than the other alkali metals.
Lithium is least reactive but the strongest reducing agent among all the alkali metals. On combustion in air
it
forms mainly monoxide, Li2
O and the nitride, Li3
N unlike other alkali metals.
The lithium ion itself, and also its compounds are more heavily hydrated than those of the rest of the group.
LiCl
is deliquescent and crystallises as a hydrate, LiCl. 2H2
O whereas other alkali metal chlorides do not form
hydrates.
Lithium hydrogencarbonate is not obtained in the solid form while all other elements form solid
hydrogencarbonates.
Lithium unlike other alkali metal forms no ethynide on reaction with ethyne.
Lithium nitrate when heated gives lithium oxide, Li2
O, whereas other alkali metal nitrates decompose to give
the corresponding nitrite.
4LiNO3 2 Li2
O + 4 NO2
+ O2
2NaNO3
2NaNO2
+ O2
; 4NaNO3
2Na2
O + 5O2
+ 2N2
2NaNO2
+ 2HCl 2NaCl + H2
O + NO2
+ NO ; 2NO + O2
2NO2
2NaNO3
+ C 2NaNO2
+ CO2
.
KNO3
+ Zn KNO2
+ ZnO .
LiF and Li2
O are comparatively much less soluble in water than the corresponding compounds of
other alkali metals.
Lithium hydroxide is less basic than the other hydroxides in the group and therefore, many of its salts are
less
stable, Li2
CO3
, LiNO3
and LiOH all form the oxides on gentle heating; the analogus compounds of the rest of
the
group are stable. Another example of its less basic nature is that though lithium forms a bicarbonates in
solution, it does not form a solid bicarbonate, where as the other all form stable solid carbonates.
Lithium reacts directly with carbon to form anionic carbide. None of the other group 1 elements do
this, but group 2 elements all react similarly with carbon.
Lithium has a great tendency to form complexes than have the heavier elements, and ammoniated
salts such as [Li(NH3
)4
]+
exist as solids.
Points of Similarities between Lithium and Magnesium :
The similarity between lithium and magnesium is particularly striking and arises because of their similar size:
atomic radii, Li = 152 pm, Mg = 160 pm; ionic radii : Li+
= 76 pm, Mg2+
= 72 pm. The main points of similarity are:
Both lithium and magnesium are harder and lighter than other elements in the respective groups.
Lithium and magnesium react slowly with water. Their oxides and hydroxides are much less soluble and their
hydroxides decompose on heating. Both form a nitride, Li3
N and Mg3
N2
, bydirect combination with nitrogen.
The oxides, Li2
O and MgO do not combine with excess oxygen to give any superoxide.
The carbonates of lithium and magnesium decompose easily on heating to form the oxides and CO2
.
Solid hydrogencarbonates are not formed by lithium and magnesium.
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Both LiCl and MgCl2
are soluble in ethanol.
Both LiCl and MgCl2
are deliquescent and crystallise from aqueous solution as hydrates, LiCl.2H2
O and
MgCl2
.6H2
O.
ANOMALOUS BEHAVIOUR OF BERYLLIUM
Beryllium the first member of the Group 2 metals, shows anomalous behaviour as compared to magnesium
and rest of the members. Further, it shows diagonal relationship to aluminium.
Beryllium has exceptionally small atomic and ionic sizes and thus does not compare well with other members
of the group. Because of high ionisation enthalpy and small size it forms compound which are largely
covalent
and get easily hydrolysed.
Beryllium does not exhibit coordination number more than four as in its valence shell there are only four
orbitals. The remaining member of the group can have a coordination number of six by making use of d-
orbitals.
The oxide and hydroxide of beryllium, unlike the hydroxides of other elements in the group, are amphoteric
in nature.
The beryllium hydride is electron deficient and polymeric, with multi-center bonding like aluminium hydride.
The most unusual oxygen containing complexes of Be have formula Be4
O(O2
CR)6
and are formed byrefluxing
Be(OH)2
with carboxylic acids. These white crystalline compounds are soluble in non-polar organic solvents,
such as alkanes, but are insoluble in water and lower alcohol. In solution, the compounds are unionised and
monomeric.
The central oxygen atom is tetrahedrally surrounded by the four Be atoms and each Be atom is tetrahedrally
surrounded by four oxygen atoms. The six acetate groups are arranged along the six edges of the tetrahedral
ion.
Diagonal Relationship between Beryllium and Aluminium :
The ionic radius of Be2+
is estimated to be 31 pm; the charge/radius ratio is nearly the same as that of the
Al3+
ion. Hence beryllium resembles aluminium in some ways. Some of the similarities are:
Like aluminium, beryllium is not readily attacked by acids because of the presence of an oxide film on the
surface of the metal, i.e. they are rendered passive by nitric acid.
Beryllium hydroxide dissolves in excess of alkali to give a beryllate ion, [ Be(OH)4
]2–
just as aluminium
hydroxide
gives aluminate ion, [Al(OH)4
]–
The chlorides of both beryllium and aluminium have Cl–
bridged chloride structure in vapour phase. Both the
chloride are soluble in organic solvents and are strong Lewis acids They are used as Friedel Craft catalysts.
Beryllium and aluminium ions have strong tendency to form complexes, BeF4
2–
andAlF6
3 –
respectively.
COMPOUNDS OF ALKALI METALS :
SODIUM OXIDE (Na2
O) :
Preparation :
By reduction of nitrites and nitrates of sodium with metallic sodium :
2NaNO3 + 10Na 6Na2O + N2 ; 2NaNO2 + 6Na 4Na2O + N2
By heating sodium in limited supply of air at 180ºC :
Na + O2 Na2O
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Pure sodium oxide is formed when the mixture of sodium azide and sodium nitrite is heated
3NaN3 + NaNO2 2Na2O + 5N2
Properties :
It is a white amorphous substance. It reacts with water violently forming sodium hydroxide and evolving a
large
amount of heat energy
Na2O + H2O 2NaOH
On heating at 400°C, it decomposes forming sodium peroxide and metallic sodium vapour.
2Na2O
C400
Na2O2 + 2Na
Reaction with liquid ammonia
Na2O + NH3 NaNH2 + NaOH
Use : It is used as dehydrating and polymerising agent in organic chemistry.
• SODIUM PEROXIDE (Na2
O2
) :
Preparation :
It is formed by heating sodium in excess of air free from moisture and carbon dioxide or in excess of pure
oxygen. 2Na + O2(excess)
C350
Na2O2
Industrial method : It is a two stage reaction in the presence of excess air.
2Na +
2
1
O2 Na2O ; Na2O +
2
1
O2 Na2O2
Properties :
It is a pale yellow (when impure) hygroscopic powder stable towards heat in dry air. On exposure to moist air,
it
becomes white as it reacts with moisture and carbon dioxide.
2Na2O2 + 2H2O 4NaOH + O2
2NaOH + CO2 Na2CO3 + H2O ; 2Na2O2 + 2CO2 2Na2CO3 + O2
Action of water :
Na2O2 + 2H2O
cold
2NaOH + H2O2 ; 2Na2O2 + 2H2O
warm
4NaOH + O2
Action of acid :
Na2O2 + H2SO4
cold
Na2SO4 + H2O2 ; 2Na2O2 + H2SO4
warm
2Na2SO4 + 2H2O + O2
Reaction with CO and CO2 :
Na2O2 + CO Na2CO3 ; 2Na2O2 + 2CO2 2Na2CO3 + O2
So, it is used to purify the air in submarine and confined spaces as it removes both CO and CO2 and gives
oxygen.
As an oxidising agent : It is a powerful oxidant and many of its reactions are dangerously violent,
particularly with the reducing agents, such asAl powder, charcoal, sulphur and many organic liquids.
(a) Chromic compounds are oxidised to chromates
2Cr(OH)3 + 3Na2O2 2Na2CrO4 + 2NaOH + 2H2O
or
2Cr(OH)3 + 3O2
2– 2CrO4
2– + 2OH– + 2H2O
(b) Manganous salt is oxidised to sodium manganate.
MnSO4 + 2Na2O2 Na2MnO4 + Na2SO4
or
Mn(OH)2 + 2O2
2– MnO4
2– + 2OH–
Na2O2 + O2 atm300
450
2NaO2
Use :
Used for the production of oxygen under the name oxone.
It is used as bleaching agent for bleaching wood pulp, paper and fabrics such as cotton and linen.
POTASSIUM SUPEROXIDE (KO2) :
Preparation :
It is prepared by burning potassium in excess of oxygen free from moisture.
K + O2
KO2 ;
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Properties :
It is a orange coloured (chrome yellow) powder and reacts with water according to following reaction.
2KO2 + 2H2O 2KOH + H2O2 + O2
It reacts directly with CO and CO2.
2KO2 + CO K2CO3 + O2 ; 2KO2 + CO2
K2CO3 +
2
3
O2
If more CO2, in presence of moisture is present; then
4KO2 + 4CO2 + 2H2O 4KHCO3 + 3O2
On heating with sulphur, it forms potassium sulphate
2KO2 + S K2SO4
Use :
It is used as an oxidising agent and air purifier in space capsules, submarine and breathing mask as it
produces O2 and removes CO2.
CAUSTIC SODA (SODIUM HYDROXIDE): NaOH
Preparation : It is most conveniently manufactured by one of the following processes.
(a) Methods involving sodium carbonate as a starting material :
Gossage process (causticising process) :
Na2CO3 + Ca(OH)2 CaCO3 + 2NaOH
The most suitable concentration of sodium carbonate taken in this process is 15 – 20%. The caustic soda
produced by this method is not pure and contains some calcium carbonate, sodium carbonate and calcium
hydroxide as impurities.
Lowig’s process :
Na2CO3 + Fe2O3
heatred
2NaFeO2 + CO2
The sodium ferrite is cooled and thrown into hot water, the hydrolysis of sodium ferrite occurs forming NaOH.
2NaFeO2 + H2O 2NaOH + Fe2O3
• Methods involving sodium chloride as starting material :
Electrolysis of sodium chloride solution occurs according to following principle.
NaCl Na+ + Cl¯ ; H2O H+ + OH¯
On passing electricity, Na+ and H+ ions move towards cathode and Cl¯ and OH¯ ions move towards anode.
The discharge potential of H+ ions is less than Na+ ions, thus hydrogen ions get discharged easily and
hydrogen is liberated. Similarly, at anode Cl¯ ions are easily discharged as their discharge potential is less
than that of OH¯ ions. Cl2 gas is, therefore, liberated at anode.
It is necessary that chlorine should not come in contact with sodium hydroxide during electrolysis, otherwise
following reaction take place.
2NaOH + Cl2 NaCl + NaClO + H2O
To overcome this problem, the anode is separated from the cathode in the electrolytic cell either by using a
porous diaphragm or by using a mercury cathode.
(a) The mercury cathode cell (Castner-Kellner cell) :
In this cell mercury flows along the bottom of the cell and is made cathode (as shown in figure (a)). The brine
solution flows in the same direction and anode consists of a number of graphite blocks. The brine electrolyzes
and since, hydrogen has a high overvoltage at mercury cathode, sodium is preferentially discharged forming
amalgam with mercury.
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The sodium amalgam flows out and is reacted with water to give NaOH
2NaHg + 2H2O 2NaOH + 2Hg + H2
The mercury is re-circulated to the cell. Hydrogen and chlorine are the two important by-products.
(b) Diaphragm cell :
In this type of cell (as shown in figure (b)) alkali and chlorine are kept separate by use of a diaphragm and on
contact with a negative wire gauze, electrolysis begins. Chlorine is liberated at graphite anode and sodium
hydroxide is formed at the outside edges of cathode.
Preparation of pure sodium hydroxide :
Commercial sodium hydroxide is purified with the help of alcohol. Sodium hydroxide dissolves in alcohol
while impurities like NaCl, Na2CO3, Na2SO4 etc., remain insoluble. The alcoholic filtrate is distilled. The
alcohol distills off while pure solid sodium hydroxide is left behind.
Properties :
(i) It is a white crystalline solid and has soapy touch.
(ii) It’s density is 2.13 g/mL and melting point is 318.4°C.
(iii) It is highly soluble in water and is bitter in taste, and is corrosive in nature.
(iv) Neutralisation and hydrolysis reactions :
3NaOH + H3PO4
Na3PO4 + 3H2O ; NaOH + HNO3
NaNO3 + H2O
These are non-redox type of reactions.
(v) Reaction with acidic oxides :
2NaOH + CO2
Na2CO3 + H2O
2NaOH + 2NO2
NaNO2 + NaNO3 + H2O ; 2NaOH + SO3
Na2SO4 + H2O
(vi) Reaction with amphoteric oxides :
PbO + 2NaOH Na2PbO2 + H2O ; ZnO + 2NaOH Na2ZnO2 + H2O
SnO + 2NaOH Na2SnO2 + H2O ; SnO2 + 2NaOH Na2SnO3 + H2O
(vii) Reaction with non-metals :
(a) Halogens
With cold & dilute NaOH :
2NaOH + Br2
NaBr + NaOBr + H2O
With hot & concentrated NaOH :
6NaOH + 3Br2
5NaBr + NaBrO3 + 3H2O
(b) With sulphur : 6NaOH + 4S 2Na2S + Na2S2O3 + 3H2O
(c) With silicon : 2NaOH + Si + H2O Na2SiO3 + 2H2
Reaction with metals and salts :
(a) Reaction with amphoteric metals (e.g. Al, Pb, Sn, Zn etc.) :
They liberate hydrogen gas.
4NaOH + 2H2O + 2Al 2NaAlO2 + 3H2
6NaOH + 2Al 2Na3AlO3 + 3H2 ; Zn + NaOH Na2ZnO2 + H2
(b) Reaction with salts of amphoteric metals :
Salts dissolves in sodium hydroxide (excess)
SnCl2 + 2NaOH Sn(OH)2 (white) + 2NaCl
Sn(OH)2 + 2NaOH Na2SnO2 + 2H2O
(c) Reaction with salts of Cr, Ni, Fe, Mn, Cu etc., :
Form insoluble hydroxides
CrCl3 + 3NaOH Cr(OH)3 (green) + 3NaCl
CuCl2 + 2NaOH Cu(OH)2 (blue) + 2NaCl
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(ix) Reaction with carbon monoxide :
NaOH + CO atm105
Cº200150
HCOONa
Caustic property
Sodium hydroxide is a powerful cautery and breaks down the proteins of skin to a pasty mass. On account
of this property, it is commonly called caustic soda.
• SODIUM CARBONATE OR WASHING SODA(Na2
CO3
.10H2
O) :
Preparation :
By Solvay ammonia soda process :
It involves followings steps.
(a) Saturationof brinewithammonia andCO2 (In ammonia absorber) :
2NH3 + CO2 + H2O (NH4)2 CO3
CaCl2 + (NH4)2 CO2
CaCO3 + 2NH4Cl ; MgCl2 + (NH4)2 CO3 MgCO3 + 2NH4Cl
Ammoniated brine is filtered to remove calciumand magnesiumimpuritiesas theirinsoluble carbonates.
(b) Formation of insoluble NaHCO3 (In carbonation tower) :
NH3 + CO2 + H2O NH4HCO3 ; NH4HCO3 + NaCl Cº30
NaHCO3 + NH4Cl
Reaction is exothermic and hence there is a cooling arrangement.
NaHCO3 is insoluble in cold brine solution because of the common ion effect. It is separated by filtration and
the filtered is used for recovering NH3 & CO2
(c) Calcination to get sodium carbonate :
2 NaHCO3
Cº150
Na2CO3 + CO2 + H2O
(d) Recovery of ammonia and carbondioxide (In recovery tower) :
NH4 HCO3 )steam(
NH3 + CO2 + H2O ; 2NH4 Cl + Ca(OH)2 )steam(
2NH3 + 2H2O + CaCl2
CaCl2 is obtained as by product.
(e) Preparation of CO2 (In lime kiln) :
CaCO3
K1375
CaO + CO2 ; CaO + H2O Ca(OH)2 (slaked lime)
Properties :
It is white crystalline solid. It is known in several hydrated forms. The common form is decahydrate,
Na2CO3.10H2O. This form is called washing soda. The decahydrate form on standing in air effloresces
and crumbles to powder. It is the monohydrate, Na2CO3.H2O.
It is soluble in water with evolution of considerable amount of heat. The
solution is alkaline in nature due to hydrolysis.
Na2CO3 + 2H2O 2NaOH + H2CO3
Na2
CO3
+ NO + NO2
2NaNO2
+ CO2
Bicarbonates precipitate normal carbonates while carbonates precipitate basic carbonates from
some metal salt solutions.
MgCl2 + NaHCO3 MgCO3 + 2NaCl + CO2 + H2O
MgCl2 + 2Na2CO3 + H2O MgCO3 . Mg(OH)2 + 4NaCl + CO2
NaNO3 + HCl KNO3 + NaCl
SODIUM BICARBONATE OR BAKING SODA (NaHCO3
) :
It is obtained as the intermediate product in the Solvay ammonia soda process. Normal carbonate can be
changed to bicarbonate by passing carbon dioxide through its saturated solution.
Na2CO3 + CO2 + H2O 2NaHCO3 (sparingly soluble)
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Properties :
It is a white crystalline solid, sparingly soluble in water. The solution is alkaline in nature due to hydrolysis.
The solution is weakly basic and gives yellow colour with methyl orange but no colour with phenolphthalein.
NaHCO3 + H2O NaOH + H2CO3
On heating, it loses carbon dioxide and water forming sodium carbonate.
2NaHCO3
Na2CO3 + H2O + CO2
Use :
It is largely used for making baking powder. Baking powder contains NaHCO3, Ca(H2PO4)2 and starch. The
Ca(H2PO4) is acidic and when water is added, it reacts with NaHCO3 , giving CO2. The starch is a filler.
Improved baking powder contains about 40% starch, 30% NaHCO3, 20% NaAl(SO4)2 and 10% Ca(H2PO4)2.
The NaAl(SO4)2 slows the reaction down so the CO2 is given off more slowly.
SODIUM SULPHATE (Na2
SO4
.10H2
O) :
It is also known as Glauber’s salt.
Preparation :
By heating NaCl with concentrated. H2
SO4
:
2NaCl + H2
SO4
Na2
SO4
+ 2HCl
By Hargreaves process :
4NaCl (dry lumps) + 2SO2
(g) + 2H2
O (g) + O2
(g) 2Na2
SO4
+ 4HCl
Properties :
It is a white crystalline solid and effloresces readily in dry air to form anhydrous sodium sulphate.
It is reduced to sodium sulphide when heated with carbon.
Na2
SO4
+ 4C Na2
S + 4 CO
It forms sodium bisulphate when reacted with concentrated H2
SO4
.
Na2
SO4
+ H2
SO4
2NaHSO4
Reaction with metal salts.
BaCl2
+ Na2
SO4
BaSO4
+ 2NaCl ; Pb(NO3
) + Na2
SO4
PbSO4
+ 2NaNO3
Properties :
It is a white crystalline solid and soluble in water . It is used as a fertilizer for tobacco and wheat.
COMPOUNDS OFALKALINE EARTH METALS :
MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE (MgCl2
.6H2
O)
It occurs in nature as mineral carnallite, KCl, MgCl2.6H2O.
Properties :
It is a colourless crystalline solid, highly deliquescent and highly soluble in water.
QUICK LIME, SLAKED LIME AND LIME WATER.
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3Ca(OH)2 + 2Cl2
Ca(OCl)2. Ca(OH)2. CaCl2. 2H2O (bleaching powder).
• MAGNESIUM CARBONATE (MgCO3
)
Properties :
It dissolves readily in water containing excess of carbon dioxide.
MgCO3 + CO2 + H2O Mg(HCO3)2
It dissolves in acids forming salts with evolution of CO2.
MgCO3 + 2HCl MgCl2 + H2O + CO2
On heating, it decomposes with evolution of CO2.
MgCO3
MgO + CO2
• CALCIUM CARBONATE (CaCO3
)
Properties :
it is a white powder, insoluble in water. It dissolves in presence of CO2 due to formation of calcium bicarbonate.
CaCO3 + H2O + CO2
Ca(HCO3)2
Uses:
Precipitated chalk is used in tooth pastes and face powders, in medicine for indigestion, in
adhesives and in cosmetics.
Chalk is used in paints and distempers.
• CALCIUM SULPHATE (CaSO4
)
It is found in nature as anhydride (CaSO4) and gypsum (CaSO4.2H2O)
It can be prepared by reacting any calcium salt with either sulphuric acid or a soluble sulphate.
CaCl2 + H2SO4
CaSO4 + 2HCl ; CaCl2 + Na2SO4
CaSO4 + 2NaCl
Properties :
It is a white crystalline solid. It is sparingly soluble in water and solubility decreases as
temperature increases.
It dissolves in dilute acids. It also dissolves in ammonium sulphate due to the formation of double
sulphate, (NH4)2SO4.CaSO4.H2O.
Gypsum when heated first changed from monoclinic form to orthorhombic form without loss of water.
At 120°C, it loses three-fourth of its water of crystallisation and forms hemihydrate, (2CaSO4.H2O)
which is commonly known as Plaster of Paris. At 200°C, it becomes anhydrous. The anhydrous
form is known as burnt plaster or dead plaster.
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Dead plaster has no setting property as it takes up water only very slowly.
A suspension of gypsum when saturated with ammonia and carbon dioxide forms ammonium
sulphate, a nitrogenous fertilizer.
2NH3 + CaSO4 + CO2 + H2O (NH4)2SO4 + CaCO3
When strongly heated with carbon, it forms calcium sulphide.
CaSO4 + 4C CaS + 4CO
Use :
For preparing blackboard chalk.
In anhydrous form as drying agent.
• PLASTER OF PARIS (2CaSO4
.H2
O)
(Calcium sulphate hemihydrate)
Preparation :
It is obtained when gypsum, calcium sulphate dihydrate (CaSO4.2H2O), is heated at 120°C (393 K).
2[CaSO4.2H2O] 2CaSO4.H2O (calcium sulphate hemihydrate) + 3H2O
Gypsum Plaster of Paris
Properties :
Plaster of Paris is a white powder.
It has the property of setting to a hard mass when a paste with water is allowed to stand aside for
sometime. Slight expansion occurs during the setting as water is absorbed to reform CaSO4.2H2O (gypsum).
The setting process is exothermic. The process of setting takes place in stages. In the first stage, there is
conversion of Plaster of Pairs into orthorhombic form of gypsum (setting step) and in the second stage
orthorhombic form changes into monoclinic form (hardening step).
ParisofPlaster
OH.CaSO2 24
OH
Setting
2
bichomOrthor
OH2.CaSO 24
Hardening
Monoclinic
OH2.CaSO 24
The setting of Plaster of Paris may be catalysed by sodium chloride while it is retarded by borax or alum.
Addition of alum to Plaster of Paris makes the setting very hard. The mixture is known as Keene’s cement.
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PART - I : OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
* Marked Questions are having more than one correct option.
Section (A) : Physical Properties of Alkali & Alkaline earth metals
A-1. Which is not s–block element ?
(A) [Ar]4s2
3d10
4p6
5s1
(B) 1s2
2s2
2p1
(C) [He] 2s2
2p6
3s1
(D) None of these
A-2. Alkali metals are not characterised by :
(A) good conductor of heat and electricity (B) high oxidation potentials
(C) high melting points (D) solubility in liquid ammonia
A-3. Which of the following increases in magnitude as the atomic number of alkali metals increases?
(A) Electronegativity (B) First ionisation potential
(C) Ionic radius (D) Melting point
A-4. Sodium has, as compared to potassium :
(A) less electronegativity (B) more ionisation potential
(C) larger atomic radius (D) lower melting point
A-5. The metallic lustre exhibited by sodium is explained by :
(A) diffusion of sodium ions (B) oscillation of mobile valence electrons
(C) existence of free protons (D) existence of body centered cubic lattice
A-6. In view of their ionisation energies, the alkali metals are :
(A) weak oxidising agents (B) strong reducing agents
(C) strong oxidising agents (D) weak reducing agents
A-7. Which of the following has lowest melting point?
(A) Li (B) Na (C) K (D) Cs
A-8. A solution of sodium in liquid ammonia is strongly reducing and highly conducting due to the presence of
(A) sodium atoms (B) sodium hydride (C) sodium amide (D) solvated electrons
A-9. Sodium metal can be stored under :
(A) benzene (B) kerosene (C) alcohol (D) water
A-10. In certain matters, lithium differs from other alkali metals, the main reason for this is :
(A) small size of lithium atom and Li+
ion (B) extremely high electropositivity of Li
(C) greater hardness of Li (D) hydration of Li+
ion
A-11. The most electropositive amongst the alkaline earth metals is :
(A) Be (B) Mg (C) Ca (D) Ba
A-12. A fire work gave bright crimson light. It probably contained a salt of :
(A) Ca (B) Sr (C) Ba (D) Mg
A-13. Alkaline earth metal salts are :
(A) paramagnetic (B) diamagnetic (C) ferromagnetic (D) all
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A-14. The first ionisation energies of alkaline earth metal are higher than those of the alkali metals. This is because:
(A) there is increase in the nuclear charge of the alkaline earth metal
(B) there is decrease in the nuclear charge of the alkaline earth metal
(C) there is no change in the nuclear charge
(D) none of these
A-15. The first ionisation potential (eV) of Be and B respectively are :
(A) 8.29, 9.32 (B) 9.32, 9.32 (C) 8.29, 8.29 (D) 9.32, 8.29
A-16.* The set representing the correct order of first ionisation potential is :
(A) K < Na < Li (B) Be > Mg > Ca (C) B > C > N (D) Ge > Si > C
A-17. Which of the following has maximum ionisation energy ?
(A) Ba Ba+
+ e–
(B) Be Be+
+ e–
(C) Ca Ca2+
+ 2e–
(D) Mg Mg2+
+ 2e–
A-18. Among the alkaline earth metals, the element forming predominantly covalent compound is :
(A) Ba (B) Sr (C) Ca (D) Be
Section (B) : Chemical Properties of Alkali & Alkaline earth metals
B-1. Na and Li are placed in dry air. We get :
(A) NaOH, Na2
O, Li2
O (B) Na2
O, Li2
O
(C) Na2
O, Li2
O, Li3
N, NH3
(D) Na2
O, Li3
N, Li2
O
B-2. Which one of the following electrolyte is used in Down’s process of extracting sodium metal ?
(A) NaCl + CaCl2
+ KF (B) NaCl (C) NaOH + KCl + KF (D) NaCl + NaOH
B-3. A metal M readily forms water soluble sulphate MSO4, water insoluble hydroxide M(OH)2 and oxide MO. The
oxide and hydroxide are soluble in NaOH. The M is :
(A) Be (B) Mg (C) Ca (D) Sr
B-4. A piece of magnesium ribbon was heated to redness in an atmosphere of nitrogen and on cooling, water was
added, the gas evolved was :
(A) ammonia (B) hydrogen (C) nitrogen (D) oxygen
B-5.* The hydration energy of Mg2+ ion is higher than that of :
(A) Al3+
(B) Ca2+
(C) Na+
(D) None of these
B-6. When magnesium burns in air, compounds of magnesium formed are magnesium oxide and :
(A) Mg3
N2
(B) MgCO3
(C) Mg(NO3
)2
(D) Mg(NO2
)2
Section (C) : Compounds of Alkali metals
C-1. The substance X belonging to A group gives a pale violet colour in flame test, X is :
(A) NaCl (B) LiCl (C) KCl (D) None of these
C-2. Which of the following has the highest melting point?
(A) NaCl (B) NaF (C) NaBr (D)Na
C-3. Which salt on heating does not give brown coloured gas ?
(A) LiNO3 (B) KNO3 (C) Pb(NO3)2 (D)AgNO3
C-4. Which of the following can not decompose on heating to give CO2?
(A) Li2CO3 (B) Na2CO3 (C) KHCO3 (D) BaCO3
C-5. Which does not exist in solid state.
(A) NaHCO3
(B) NaHSO3
(C) LiHCO3
(D) CaCO3
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C-6. Sodium burns in dry air to give :
(A) Na2
O (B) Na2
O2
(C) NaO2
(D) Na3
N
C-7. Which of the following has lowest thermal stability ?
(A) Li2CO3 (B) Na2CO3 (C) K2CO3 (D) Rb2CO3
C-8. Sodium carbonate can be manufactured by Solvay’s process but potassium carbonate cannot be prepared
because:
(A) K2CO3 is more soluble (B) K2CO3 is less soluble
(C) KHCO3 is more soluble than NaHCO3 (D) KHCO3 is less soluble than NaHCO3
C-9. When SO2
gas in excess is passed into an aqueous solution of Na2
CO3
, product formed is :
(A) NaHSO4
(B) Na2
SO4
(C) NaHSO3
(D)All
C-10. The principal products obtained on heating iodine with concentrated caustic soda solution is :
(A) NaIO + NaI (B) NaIO + NaIO3
(C) NaIO3
+ NaI (D) NaIO4
+ NaI
C-11. Washing soda has the formula :
(A) Na2
CO3
(B) Na2
CO3
.H2
O (C) Na2
CO3
.7H2
O (D) Na2
CO3
.10H2
O
C-12. Sodium carbonate on heating gives :
(A) CO2
(B) water vapours
(C) carbon dioxide + water vapour (D) none of these
C-13. Sodium carbonate is prepared by:
(A) Solvay’s process (B) Kolbe’s process (C) Contact process (D) Nessler’s process
C-14. Molecular formula of Glauber’s salt is :
(A) MgSO4
. 7H2
O (B) CuSO4
. 5H2
O (C) Na2
SO4
. 10H2
O (D) FeSO4
. 7H2
O
C-15. The compound that gives hydrogen peroxide on treatment with a dilute cold acid is :
(A) PbO2
(B) Na2
O2
(C) MnO2
(D) SnO2
Section (D) : Compounds of Alkaline earth metals
D-1. The right order of the solubility of sulphates of alkaline earth metals is :
(A) Be > Ca > Mg > Ba > Sr (B) Mg > Be > Ba > Ca > Sr
(C) Be > Mg > Ca > Sr > Ba (D) Mg > Ca > Ba > Be > Sr
D-2. Compounds of alkaline earth metals are less soluble in water than the corresponding alkali metal salts due
to:
(A) their high ionisation energy (B) their low electronegativity
(C) their low hydration energy (D) their high lattice energy
D-3. BeF2 is soluble in water, whereas, the fluorides of other alkaline earth metals are insoluble because of :
(A) ionic nature of BeF2
(B) greater hydration energy of Be2+ ion as compared to lattice energy
(C) covalent nature of BeF2
(D) none of these
D-4. Among LiCl, RbCl, BeCl2, MgCl2 the compounds with greatest and least ionic character respectively are :
(A) LiCl, RbCl (B) RbCl, BeCl2 (C) RbCl, MgCl2 (D) MgCl2, BeCl2
D-5.* Peroxide ion is present in :
(A) K2O2 (B) CaO (C) Li2O (D) BaO2
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D-6. Sodium sulphate is soluble in water whereas barium sulphate is sparingly soluble because :
(A) the hydration energy of sodium sulphate is more than its lattice energy
(B) the lattice energy of barium sulphate is less than its hydration energy
(C) the lattice energy has no role to play in solubility
(D) the hydration energy of sodium sulphate is less than its lattice energy
D-7. Which of the following is the strongest base ?
(A) Ca(OH)2 (B) Sr(OH)2 (C) Ba(OH)2 (D) Mg(OH)2
D-8. Which of the following salts on heating gives a mixture of two gases ?
(A) Ba(NO3)2 (B) NaNO3 (C) KNO3 (D) RbNO3
D-9. Amongst the following hydroxides, the one which has the lowest value of Ksp
at ordinary temperature is :
(A) Mg(OH)2
(B) Ca(OH)2
(C) Ba(OH)2
(D) Be(OH)2
D-10.* Which of the following metal carbonate is/are thermally stable ?
(A) Na2
CO3
(B) MgCO3
(C) K2
CO3
(D) Rb2
CO3
D-11. Plaster of Paris is :
(A) CaSO4
(B) CaSO4
. H2
O (C) 2CaSO4
.H2
O (D) CaSO4
.2H2
O
D-12. Plaster of Paris hardens by :
(A) giving off CO2 (B) utilising water
(C) changing into CaCO3 (D) giving out water
D-13. A compound X on heating gives a colourless gas. The residue is dissolved in water to obtained Y. Excess
CO2 is bubbled through aqueous solution of Y, Z is formed. Z on gently heating gives back X. The compound
X is:
(A) CaCO3 (B) Na2CO3 (C) Ca(HCO3)2 (D) K2CO3
D-14. Identify the correct statement.
(A) Gypsum contains a lower percentage of calcium than Plaster of Paris
(B) Gypsum is obtained by heating Plaster of Paris
(C) Plaster of Paris is obtained by hydration of gypsum
(D) Plaster of Paris is obtained by partial oxidation of gypsum
D-15. Of the following the commonly used in the laboratory desiccator is :
(A) K2CO3 (B) CaCl2 (C) NaCl (D) CaCO3
D-16. Which of the following statement is not correct ?
(A) KOH is a stronger alkali than NaOH.
(B) Milk of magnesia is aqueous suspension of Mg(OH)2.
(C) MgO is a refractory material used for lining electrical furnaces.
(D) MgCl2.6H2O on heating yields Mg(OH)2.
D-17. What are the products formed when an aqueous solution of magnesium bicarbonate is boiled ?
(A) MgCO3, H2O, CO2 (B) Mg(HCO3)2, H2O (C) Mg(OH)2, H2O (D) Mg, CO2, H2O
D-18. When hydrated MgCl2. 6H2O is strongly heated :
(A) MgO is formed. (B) Mg(OH)2 is formed.
(C) Mg(OH)Cl is formed. (D) anhydrous MgCl2 is formed.
D-19. The mixture of MgCl2 and MgO is called :
(A) sorrel cement (B) mixed salt (C) portland cement (D) magnesium oxychloride
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PART - II : MISCELLANEOUS QUESTIONS
Comprehension
Comprehension # 1
Alkali metals oxide are obtained by combustion of the metals. Although Na normally gives Na2 O2, it will take
up further oxygen at elevated pressure and temperatures to form NaO2. The per and superoxides of the
heavier alkalies can also be prepared by passing stoichiometric amounts of oxygen into their solution in
liquid ammonia.
The different alkali metal oxides can be distinguished by reaction with water. The superoxides reacts with
CO2 and give oxygen gas. The stability of per and superoxides is based upon that larger cation can stablise
larger anion, due to larger lattice energy.
Alkali metals dissolve in liquid ammonia. Dilute solutions are dark blue in colour but as the concentration
increases above 3M, the colour changes to copper bronze and the solution acquires the metallic lusture due
to the formation of metal ions clusters. The solution of alkali metals in liquid ammonia are good conductors
of electricity due to the presence of ammoniated cations and ammoniated electrons. However, the conductivity
decreases as the concentrations increases, since ammoniated electrons and ammoniated cation associate.
1. Solution of sodium metals in liquid ammonia is strongly reducing due to the presence of :
(A) Sodium hydride (B) Sodium atoms (C) Sodium amide (D) Solvated electrons.
2. KO2 is used in oxygen cylinders in space and submarines because it.
(A) Eliminates moisture (B) Absorbs CO2 only
(C) Absorbs CO2 and increases O2 contents (D) Produces ozone.
3. Select the correct choice for alkali metal oxides.
(A) Metal oxides reacts with water forming only metal hydroxides
(B) Metal peroxides reacts with water forming metal hydroxides and oxygen gas
(C) Metal superoxides reacts with water forming metal hydroxide, Hydrogen peroxide and O2 gas
(D) All of these
Comprehension # 2
Na2
CO3
(aq) 2SO (P) 32CONa (Q)
SElemental
(R) 2I
(S)
4. Select the correct statement for compound (R).
(A) Compound (R) is used as antichlor.
(B) Compound (Q) and sodium sulphide give compound (R) with iodine gas.
(C) Compound (R) is used in photography.
(D) All of these
5. Which of the following statement is false for compound (Q) ?
(A) With dil . H2
SO4
it produces a colourless irritating gas which turns acidified K2
Cr2
O7
green.
(B) It produces a white precipitate with barium nitrate solution which is insoluble in dilute HCl.
(C) It does not decolourises the acidified KMnO4
solution
(D) (B) and (C) both
6. Oxidation state of S in all the compounds P to S ( if sulphur atoms more than one then consider the average
oxidation state) are respectively.
(A) + 4, + 4, + 6, +
2
5
(B) + 4, + 4, + 2, +
2
5
(C) + 4, + 4, – 2, +
2
5
(D) None of these.
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MATCH THE COLUMN
7. Column (A) Column (B)
(a) Castner’s process (i) KCl
(b) Solvay’s process (ii) Potassium carbonate
(c) Nelson’s cell (iii) Sodium chloride
(d) Oxone (iv) Mixture (NaOH + CaO)
(e) Pearl’s ash (v) Sodium
(f) Rock salt (vi) Sodium peroxide
(g) Sodalime (vii) Sodium hydroxide
(h) Sylvine (viii) Sodium carbonate
8. Column (A) Column (B)
(a) Gypsum (i) CaH2
(b) Hydrolith (ii) CaO
(c) Marble (iii) Ca3(PO4)2
(d) Bone ash (iv) CaSO4. 2H2O
(e) Slaked lime (v) CaCO3
(f) Quick lime (vi) Ca(OH)2
9. Column (A) Column (B)
(a) Ca(OH)2 + Cl2 Cº35
below
(i) Calcium chloride
(slaked lime)
(b) Ca(OH)2 + Cl2 cold (ii) Calcium chloride and cal. chlorate
(milk of lime)
(c) 2Ca(OH)2 + 2Cl2 heat (iii) Bleaching powder
(d) 2Ca(OH)2 + 2Cl2 heatred (iv) Calcium chloride and calcium hypochlorite
(Slaked lime)
(v) Calcium chloride & calcium chlorite
10. Column I Column II
(A) Na2
SO4
+ C + CaCO3
(P) One of the products has sp2
hybridisation of central atom.
(B) NaCl + NH4
.HCO3
(Q) One of the products has sp3
hybridisation of central atom:
(C) Na2
CO3
+ Ca (OH)2 (R) One of the products is insoluble as precipitate.
(D) KOH + NO (2 : 4 by mole ratio) (S) One of the products is a neutral oxide.
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11. Match the following :
Column (A) Column (B)
Reaction. Product’s character.
(A) 2 Na2
O C400o
(P) Diamagnetic.
(B) KOH + O3
(Q) Paramagnetic.
(C) Na + O2
(excess) C350o
(R) Bond order 1
(D) K (dissolved in liquid NH3
) 2O3
(S) Bond order 1.5
ASSERTION / REASONING
DIRECTIONS :
The following questions consist of two statements one labelled ASSERTION (A) and the another
labelled REASON (R). Select the correct answers to these questions from the codes given below :
(A) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(B) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not correct explanation of Assertion
(C) Assertion is true but Reason is false
(D) Assertion is false but Reason is true
12. Assertion : Lithium is the weakest reducing agent among the alkali metals.
Reason : In alkali metals, ionization energy decreases down the group.
13. Assertion : Aqueous solution of Na2
CO3
is alkaline in nature.
Reason : When dissolved in water, Na2
CO3
undergoes anionic hydrolysis.
14. Assertion : Cesium is used in photoelectric cells.
Reason : Cesium is most electropositive element.
15. Assertion : Superoxides of alkali metals are paramagentic.
Reason : Superoxides contain the ion
2O which has one unpaired electron.
16. Assertion : Beryllium does not impart any characteristic colour to the bunsen flame.
Reason : Due to its very high ionization energy, beryllium requires a large amount of energy for excitation of
the electrons.
17. Assertion : Best diagonal relationship is shown between Be and Al.
Reason : Ionization energy of Be is almost the same as that of Al.
18. Assertion : BeCl2
fumes in moist air.
Reason : BeCl2
reacts with moisture to form HCl gas.
19. Assertion : Setting of cement is an endothermic process.
Reason : It involves dehydration of calcium aluminates and calcium silicates.
20. Assertion : BaCO3
is more soluble in HNO3
than in plain water.
Reason : Carbonate is a weak base and reacts with the H+
from the strong acid causing the barium salt to
dissociate.
21. Assertion : Na2
SO4
is soluble in water but BaSO4
is insoluble.
Reason : Lattice energy of barium sulphate exceeds its hydration energy.
22. Assertion : Sulphate is estimated as BaSO4
and not as MgSO4
.
Reason : The ionic radius of Mg2+
is smaller than that of Ba2+
.
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TRUE / FALSE
23. When lithium is burnt in oxygen, it forms superoxide, LiO2
.
24. Li2
CO3
decomposes on heating to give CO2
gas.
25. Carbonates of alkali metals give weakly alkaline solutions due to the hydrolysis of carbonate ion.
26. Lithium fluoride is highly soluble in water.
27. The lattice energies of alkali metal halides decrease as the size of the halide ion increases.
28. Crude common salt is hygroscopic because of impurities of CaSO4
and MgSO4
.
29. All group 1 and 2 elements impart characteristic colours to the flame.
30. BeO is amphoteric in nature.
31. Lattice energy of Ba(OH)2
is less than that of Be(OH)2
.
32. Solubility of Cal2
is more than that of CaCl2
.
33. BeO and Al2
O3
are amphoteric.
34. Be and Al are made passive by HNO3
.
35. LiHCO3
does not exist in solid state.
36. Permanent hardness is due to dissolved bicarbonates of Ca2+
and Mg2+
.
37. A colourless salt (X) on heating gives CO2
and colourless salt (Y) soluble in water hence (X) is
Ca (HCO3
)2
and (Y) is CaCO3
.
38. When aqueous KO2
solution reacts with CO2
, O2
is formed, thus KO2
in used is submarines.
39. K2
O2
is paramagnetic but KO2
is diamagnetic.
40. SO2
turns lime water milky.
41. When CO2
is passed into lime water , white turbidity appears which dissolves in excess of CO2
.
42. CaCO3
is the main constituent of egg shell.
43. Lattice energy of alkali metal chlorides is in order :
LiCl > NaCl > KCl > RbCl > CsCl
44. Solution of Na in liquid NH3
is of blue colour due to solvated electron.
45. Solubility of sulphates of alkaline earth metals increases going down the group.
46. When 1 mol of Na2
CO3
is heated strongly, 1 mol of CO2
is formed.
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47. The ionic conductance for alkali metal is least for _____________.
48. The alkali metal that can react directly with carbon to form ionic carbide is __________.
49. The metallic lustre exhibited by sodium is explained by the presence of ___________.
50. When sodium is dissolved in pure liquid ammonia, along with H2 the other product evolved is
___________.
51. The alkali metals have low density because of their ______________.
52. Solubility of hydroxides of group 2 elements increases from Be(OH)2 to Ba(OH)2 because ___________
energy is greater than _________ energy.
53. Ionization enthalpy of Ra is _____________ than that of Ba.
54. Group 2 elements are ________ than group 1 elements because of their _________density.
55. Mg and Ca form simple oxides whereas Sr and Ba form _________ on burning in air.
56. Anhydrous MgCl2 is obtained by heating the hydrated salt with _________.
57. ........................is used to control humidity.
58. Li3
N is decomposed by water forming ................gas.
59. Be dissolves in alkali to give ....................
60. Be is not readily attacked by acids due to formation of .................layer.
61. BeCO3
is placed in an atmosphere of ..........................since it is ..................
62. Solubility of sulphates and carbonates of alkaline earth metals ....................as the atomic number of the
metal increases (down the group).
63. Alkali metal dissolve in liquid ammonia to give ....................coloured solutions which upon standing slowly
liberate H2
. The ................colour of metal–ammonia solutions is due to the presence of
........................electrons.
64. The first element of a group in many ways differs from the other heavier members of the group. These
differences arise on account of three factors.
(i)................ (ii) .......................and (iii) ...........................
65. NaOH can’t be stored in the vessel made of ...................................
66. ............................of A and ...........................of A show diagonal relationship.
67. Of the alkali metals only ................forms nitrides.
68. BeCl2
is an ....................... and has .......................structure in solid state.
69. Maximum (E2
) in second period element is that of ..................
70. Alkali metal and alkaline earth metal chlorides can be detected by ......................test.
71. KO2
is ...................... absorber and ......................producer and is thus used in ................. .
72. Of the alkali metal carbonates, only .............decomposes to give CO2
and metal oxide.
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PART - I : MIXED OBJECTIVE
Single choice type
1. On dissolving large amount of sodium metal in liquid NH3 at low temperature, which one of the following
does not occur ?
(A) Blue coloured solution is obtained
(B) Na+ ions are formed in the solution
(C) Liquid NH3 solution becomes good conductor of electricity
(D) Liquid NH3 solution remains diamagnetic
2. Equimolar amounts of which of the following will give maximum hydrogen ion concentration?
(A) NaOH (B) KOH (C) LiOH (D) RbOH
3. The deep colour produced when iodine is dissolved in a solution of potassium iodide is caused by the
presence of:
(A) 2
(B) –
(C)
3 (D)
2
4. Match the compounds /metal in (X) with their uses in (Y) :
X Y
A. liquid sodium metal breathing apparatus in submarine
B. potassium stearate explosive
C. potassium nitrate coolant in nuclear reaction
D. potassium superoxide V soft soap
A B C D A B C D
(A) V (B) V
(C) V (D) V
5. LiAIH4 is used as :
(A) an oxidising agent (B) a reducing agent (C) a mordant (D) a water softener
6. Strong reducing agent of alkali metals is :
(A) Li (B) Na (C) K (D) Cs
7. Which reacts directly with nitrogen to form nitride ?
(A) Na (B) Li (C) K (D) Rb
8. Which of the following is different from other three oxides ?
(A) MgO (B) SnO (C) ZnO (D) PbO
9. Following are the ionisation potential values of :
(I1
) 899 kJ mol–1
, (2
) 1757 kJ mol–1
, (3
) 15000 kJ mol–1
(A) Na (B) K (C) Be (D) Ne
10. The alkaline earth metals are :
(A) Na and K (B) Mg and Ca (C) Cu andAg (D) Al and Fe
11. Achloride dissolves appreciably in cold water. When placed on a platinum wire in Bunsen flame, no distinctive
colour is noticed. What one is cation ?
(A) Mg2+
(B) Ba2+
(C) Pb2+
(D) Ca2+
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12. Which of the following is incorrect ?
(A) Mg burns in air releasing dazzling light rich in UV rays.
(B) CaCl2
.6H2
O when mixed with ice gives freezing mixture.
(C) Mg cannot form complexes.
(D) Be can form complexes due to its very small size.
13. The set represnting the correct order of first ionisation potential is :
(A) K > Na > Li (B) Be > Mg > Ca (C) B > C > N (D) Ge > Si > C
14. Lithopone is a mixture of
(A) barium sulphate and zinc sulphide (B) barium sulphide and zinc sulphide
(C) calcium sulphate and zinc sulphide (D) calcium sulphide and zinc sulphide
15. The hydration energy of Mg2+ ions is higher than that of :
(A) Al3+
(B) Be2+
(C) Na+
(D) None of these
16. The name oxone is given to
(A) ozone (B) sodium peroxide (C) sodium oxide (D) sodamide
17. If NaOH is added to an aqueous solution of Zn2+ ions, a white precipitate appears and on adding excess of
NaOH, the precipitate dissolves. In the solution, zinc exists in the :
(A) Anionic part (B) Cationic part
(C) both in anionic and cationic part (D) colloidal form
18. Zinc reacts with excess of caustic soda to form :
(A) Zn(OH)2 (B) ZnO (C) Na2ZnO2 (D)Zn(OH)2.ZnCO3
19. Intermediate formed by heating microcosmic salt and which froms coloured bead with coloured cation is :
(A) NH3
(B) H3
PO3
(C) NaPO3
(D) H2
O
20. When SO2
gas is passed into aqueous Na2
CO3
, product formed is :
(A) NaHSO4
(B) Na2
SO4
(C) NaHSO3
(D)ALL
21. The reaction of sodium thiosulphate with 2
gives :
(A) sodium sulphide (B) sodium sulphite (C) sodium sulphate (D) sodium tetrathionate
22. Electrolysis of fused NaCl will give :
(A) Na (B) NaOH (C) NaClO (D) NaClO3
23. If CO2
is passed in excess into lime water, the milkiness first formed disappears due to :
(A) reversal of original reaction (B) formation of volatile calcium bicarbonate
(C) formation of soluble calcium bicarbonate (D) formation of soluble magnesium hydroxide
24. The colour of iodine solution is discharged by shaking it with aqueous solution of :
(A) H2
SO4
(B) sodium sulphide (C) sodium sulphate (D) sodium thiosulphate
25. Na2
S2
O3
.5H2
O is used in photography to :
(A) reduce AgBr to metallic Ag
(B) remove reducedAg
(C) remove undecomposedAgBr as a soluble complex
(D) convert metallic Ag to silver salt
26. Calcium is extracted by the electrolysis of :
(A) Fused mixture of CaCl2
and CaF2
(B) CaCl2
solution
(C) Fused mixture of CaCl2
and NaF (D) Ca3
(PO4
)2
solution
27. At high termperature, nitrogen combines with CaC2
to give :
(A) calcium cyanide (B) calcium cyanamide (C) Calcium carbonate (D) calcium nitride
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28. Identify the corect statement :
(A) Gypsum contains a lower percentage of calcium than Plaster of Paris
(B) Gypsum is obtained by heating Plaster of Paris
(C) Plaster of Paris is obtained by hydration of gypsum
(D) Plaster of Paris is obtained by partial oxidation of gypsum
29. K2O can be prepared by
(A) burning metallic potassium in air. (B) passing oxygen in liquid ammonia.
(C) reducing KNO3 with metallic potassium. (D) reducing K2SO4 with porous graphite.
30. Anhydrone is
(A) NaClO3 (B) NaClO4 (C) KClO3 (D) Mg(ClO4)2
31. When hydated MgCl2. 6H2O is strongly heated :
(A) MgO is formed (B) Mg(OH)2 is formed
(C) Mg(OH)Cl is formed (D) anhydrous MgCl2 is formed
32. Anhydrous MgCl2 may be obtained by heating MgCl2. 6H2O
(A) until it fuses (B) with lime
(C) with coal (D) in a current of dry HCl
33. Carnallite is :
(A) KCl (B) LiAl(SiO3)2 (C) MgCl2.6H2O (D) KCl.MgCl2.6H2O
More than one choice type
34. Alkali metals are characterised by
(A) Good conductor of heat and electricity (B) High oxidation potentials
(C) High melting points (D) Solubility in liquid ammonia.
35. Which is/are not correct configuration of s–block elements :
(A) (Ar) 3d10
4s2
(B) (Ar) 3d10
4s1
(C) (Ar) 4s2
(D) (Ar) 4s1
36. Highly pure dilute solution of sodium in liquid ammonia
(A) Shows blue colour (B) Exhibits electrical conductivity
(C) Produces sodium amide (D) Products hydrogen gas
37. Nitrate can be converted into metal oxide on heating in case of :
(A) Li (B) Na (C) Mg (D) None of these
38. Select correct statement (s) :
(A) Li2
CO3
is only sparingly soluble in water and no LiHCO3
has been isolated.
(B) K2
CO3
cannot be made by a method similar to the ammonia – soda process.
(C) Li2
CO3
and MgCO3
both are thermally stable.
(D) Na2
CO3
. NaHCO3
. 2H2
O is a mineral called trona.
39. Select correct statement (s) :
(A) stability of peroxides and superoxides of alkali metals increases with increase in size of the metal ion
(B) increase in stability in (A) is due to stabilisation of large anions by larger cations through lattice energy
effects.
(C) the low solubility of LiF is due to its high lattice energy whereas low solubility of CsI is due to smaller
hydration energy .
(D) NaOH does not form hydrated salt.
40. Flame test is not given by
(A) Be (B) Mg (C) Ca (D) Sr
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41. Be and Al resemble in :
(A) both become passive on reaction with HNO3
due to formation of oxide layer
(B) their chlorides are Lewis acids
(C) chlorides exist in polymeric form
(D) hydroxides are soluble in alkali as well as in acid
42. Going down to Agroup, following properties decrease :
(A) solubility of sulphates in H2
O (B) hydration energy
(C) thermal stability of carbonates (D) ionic radius in water.
43. Which is/are true statements ?
(A) the heats of hydration of the dipositive alkaline earth metal ions decrease with an increase in their ionic
size.
(B) hydration of alkali metal ion is less than that of A.
(C) alkaline earth metal ions, because of their much larger charge to size ratio, exert a much stronger
electrostatic attraction on the oxygen of water molecule surrounding them.
(D) None
44. In water :
(A) temporary hardness is due to the bicarbonates of Ca2+
and Mg2+
(B) permanent hardness is due to chlorides and sulphates of Ca2+
and Mg2+
(C) hardness can be removed by adding phosphates.
(D) none is correct.
45. Sodium sulphate is soluble in water but barium sulphate is sparingly soluble because :
(A) the hydration energy of Na2SO4 is more than its lattice energy
(B) the lattice energy of BaSO4 is more than its hydration energy
(C) the lattice energy has no role to play in solubility
(D) the lattice energy of Na2SO4 is more than its hydration energy
46. Be and Al have following resemblance due to diagonal relationship :
(A) have nearly equal electronegativity (B) form amphoteric oxides
(C) have same charge/radius ratio (D) both form dimeric halides
47. The pairs of compound which cannot exist together in aqueous solution are
(A) NaH2 PO4 and Na2HPO4 (B) Na2 CO3 and NaHCO3
(C) NaOH and NaH2 PO4 (D) NaHCO3 and NaOH.
PART - II : SUBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
1. Potassium carbonate can not be prepared by solvay process. Why ?
2. Mg3N2 when reacted with water gives off NH3 but HCl is not obtained from MgCl2 on reaction with water at
room tempt.
3. When Mg metal is burnt in air, a white powder is left behind as ash. What is this white powder ?
4. Complete the following reactions :
(a) KF + BrF3
(b) KO2 + CO2 + H2O
(c) KOH + NO
(d) NaOH(s) + O3
5. Idenfiy the products [X] & [Y]
NaNO3 Cº500 [X] + O2 ; NaNO3 Cº800 [Y] + O2 + N2
6. Idenfiy the products [A] to [D]
CH3COONa + NaNH2 [A] 2CO [B] HOH [C] OH
OP/
2
52
[D]
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7. Dilute solutions of alkali metals in liquid ammonia are good conductors of electricity. What happens when
tempt is increased ?
8. Blocks of magnesium are often strapped to the steel hulls of ocean going ship.
9. In the manufacture of Mg by carbon reduction of MgO, the product is cooled in the stream of an inert gas.
Explain
10. BeCl2 in aqueous solution exists as [Be(H2O)4]2+ rather than Be2+ and forms acidic solution. Explain.
11. Answer the following :
(i) What is meant by black ash ?
(ii) What is the action of NaOH on ammonium salts ?
(iii) What is washing soda ?
(iv) What is the intermediate product in Solvay’s process ?
(v) Which chloride of an alkali metal is soluble in alcohol ?
(vi) Which substance is added to sodium chloride as to reduce its fusion temperature during manufacture of
sodium ?
(vii) What product is formed when carbon monoxide is passed through sodium hydroxide under high pressure?
12. What happens when :
(i) Hot and concentrated caustic soda solution reacts with iodine.
(ii) White phosphorus is heated with caustic soda.
(iii) Excess of caustic soda reacts with zinc sulphate solution
(iv) Excess of NaOH is added to AlCl3 solution
(v) Anhydrous potassium nitrate is heated with excess of metallic potassium
(vi) Sodium is strongly heated in oxygen and the product is treated with H2SO4
13. Write the balanced equations of the reactions of caustic soda on the following :
(i) zinc, (ii) silver nitrate, (iii) phosphorus,
14. Give one test each to make distinction between the following pairs :
(i) NH4Cl KCl (ii) Na2SO3 Na2SO4 (iii) NaCl KCl
15. Arrange the following as indicated :
(a) LiOH, NaOH, KOH (Increasing solubility in water)
(b) LiHCO3, NaHCO3, KHCO3 (Increasing solubility in water)
(c) Li2CO3, Na2CO3, K2CO3 (Increasing solubility in water)
(d) Li+, Na+, K+, Rb+, Cs+ (Increasing size of hydrated ion)
16. What happen when the following are heated ?
(i) Hydrated magnesium chloride,
(ii) Gypsum,
(iii) Bicarbonates of alkaline earth metals,
(iv) Epsom salt,
(v) Barium nitrate.
17. Aqueous solution of sodium oxide can not be stored in zine or aluminium vessel. Why ?
18. On the basis of following reactions. Identify (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) and write down their chemical formulae:
(A) aq. + Al
(B) gas
(A) aq. + (C)
PH3 + (D)
(A) aq. + NH4Cl (E) gas
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19. Identify (A) to (C)
KO2 + S
[A] 2BaCl
(B)
Crystallisation Al (SO ) (equivalent amount)2 4 3
20. The hydroxides and carbonates of sodium and potassium are easily soluble while the corresponding salts of
magnesium and calcium are sparingly soluble in water. Explain.
21. Why do alkali metals form unipositive ions and impart characteristic colours to flame?
22. How would you explain ?
(i) BeO is insoluble but BeSO4
is soluble in water.
(ii) BaO is soluble but BaSO4
is insoluble in water.
23. How is BeCl2
prepared ? What is its structure in solid state and vapour state.
24. Pallets of potassium hydroxide become wet when exposed to air.
25. Which is the strongest reducing agent among alkali metals?
26. Why are alkali metals difficult to be reduced ?.
27. Why are alkali metals (except Li) kept in kerosene?
28. In aqueous solution , Li+
ions has the least mobility among alkali metals . Why?
29. Alkali metal ions are colourless as well as diamagnetic. Explain.
30. Lithium forms monoxide, sodium gives peroxide while the rest of the alkali metals form superoxide. Explain
31. Does Mg impart charateristic colour to the flame?
32. E1
value of Mg is more than that of Na while it’s E2
value is less. Explain.
33. What happens when
(i) Sodium metal is dropped in water ?
(ii) Sodium metal is heated in free supply of air ?
(iii) Sodium peroxide dissolves in water ?
34. LiF is least soluble among the fluorides of alkali metals. Explain.
35. Alkali metals are soft and can be cut with the help of a knife.
36. What is quick lime, slaked lime and lime water ?
37. The crystalline salts of alkaline earth metals contain more molecules of water of crystallisation than the
corresponding salts of alkali metals . Explain.
38. Why is LiF almost insoluble in water where as LiCl is soluble not only in water but also in acetone ?
39. When an alkali metal dissolves in liquid ammonia the solution acquires different colours. Explain the reasons
for this type of colour change.
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40. Lithium is the only alkali metal to form a nitride directly. Why ?
41. LiI is more soluble than KI in ethanol.
42. Name the process used in the manufacture of Na2
CO3
.
43. Sodium is prepared by electrolytic method and not by chemical method.
44. Why does a piece of burning Mg ribbon continues to burn in SO2
? Give the name of product.
45. Arrange the following in decreasing order of ionic characterr . CaCl2
, BeCl2
, BaCl2
, MgCl2
, SrCl2
.
46. Arrange the following in decreasing order of solubility in water .
(i) Be (OH)2
, Ca(OH)2
, Ba(OH)2
, Sr(OH)2
(ii) BaSO4
, MgSO4
, CaSO4
, SrSO4
47. Beryllium chloride fumes in air . Why ?
48. Explain why alkaline earth metals are harder than alkali metals ?
49. Hydrated magnesium chloride cannot be dehydrated by heating .Why ?
50. Contrast the action of heat on the following and explain your answer.
(i) Na2
CO3
and CaCO3
(ii) MgCl2
.6H2
O and CaCl2
.6H2
O
(iii) Ca(NO3
)2
and NaNO3
PART - I : IIT-JEE PROBLEMS (PREVIOUS YEARS)
* Marked Questions are having more than one correct option.
1.* Highly pure dilute solution of sodium in liquid ammonia : [JEE-1998, 1/200]
(A) shows blue colour. (B) exhibits electrical conductivity.
(C) produces sodium amide. (D) produces hydrogen gas.
2*. Sodium nitrate decomposes above 800°C to give : [JEE-1998, 1/200]
(A) N2 (B) O2 (C) NO2 (D) Na2O
3. Beryllium chloride shows acidic nature in water or why BeCl2 is easily hydrolysed ?[JEE-1999, 2/200]
4. The Haber's process can be represented by the following scheme :
CaCO3
H O2
A
B
NaCl
CaO + CO2
C + H O2
NaHCO + D3
NH + H O + E3 2
NH + H O3 2
Identify A, B, C, D and E. [JEE-1999, 5/200]
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5. A white solid is either Na2O or Na2O2. A piece of red litmus paper turns white when it is dipped into a freshly
made aqueous solution of the white solid. [JEE-1999, 4/200]
(i) Identify the substances and explain with balanced equation.
(ii) Explain what would happen to the red litmus if the white solid were the other compound.
6. The set representing the correct order of first ionization potential is : [JEE-2001, 1/35]
(A) K > Na > Li (B) Be > Mg > Ca (C) B > C > N (D) Ge > Si > C
7. Identify the following :
Na2CO3 2SO
A 32CONa
B
Selemental
C 2
D
Also mention the oxidation state of S in all the compounds. [JEE-2003, 4/60]
8. Statement-1 : Alkali metals dissolve in liquid ammonia to give blue solutions.
Statement-2 : Alkali metals in liquid ammonia give solvated species of the type [M(NH3
)n
]+
(M = alkali
metals). [JEE-2007, 3/162]
(A) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1.
(B) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1.
(C) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False.
(D) Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True.
9.* The compound(s) formed upon combustion of sodium metal in excess air is(are) : [JEE-2009, 4/160]
(A) Na2
O2
(B) Na2
O (C) NaO2
(D) NaOH
10.* The reagent(s) used for softening the temporary hardness of water is(are) [JEE-2010, 4/160]
(A) Ca3(PO4)2 (B) Ca(OH)2 (C) Na2CO3 (D) NaOCl
PART - II : AIEEE PROBLEMS (PREVIOUS YEARS)
Marked Questions are having more than one correct option.
1. KO2 (potassium super oxide) is used in oxygen cylinders in space and submarines because it :
(1) Absorbs CO2 and increases O2 contents (2) Eliminates moisture
(3)Absorbs CO2 (4) Produces ozone [AIEEE-2002]
2. A metal M readily forms water soluble sulphate MSO4 , water insoluble hydroxide M(OH)2 and oxide
MO which becomes inert on heating. The hydroxide is soluble in NaOH. The M is : [AIEEE-2002]
(1) Be (2) Mg (3) Ca (4) Sr
3. In curing cement plasters, water is sprinkled from-time to time. This helps in : [AIEEE-2003]
(1) developing interlocking needle like crystals of hydrate silicates
(2) hydrated sand gravel mixed with cement
(3) converting sand into silicic acid
(4) keeping it cool.
4. The substance not likely to contain CaCO3 is : [AIEEE-2003]
(1) calcined gypsum (2) sea shells (3) dolomite (4) a marble statue
5. The solubilities of carbonates decrease down the magnesium group due to a decrease in :
[AIEEE-2003]
(1) hydration energies of cations (2) inter ionic interaction
(3) entropy of solution formation (4) lattice energies of solids.
6. Several blocks of magnesium are fixed to the bottom of a ship to : [AIEEE-2003]
(1) make the ship lighter (2) prevent action of water and salt
(3) prevent puncturing by under-sea rocks (4) keep away the sharks.
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7. One mole of magnesium nitride on the reaction with an excess of water gives : [AIEEE-2004]
(1) one mole of ammonia (2) one mole of nitric acid
(3) two moles of ammonia (4) two moles of nitric acid.
8. Beryllium and aluminium exhibit many properties which are similar. But, the two elements differ in
[AIEEE-2004]
(1) exhibiting maximum covalency in compounds (2) forming polymeric hydrides
(3) forming covalent halides (4) exhibiting amphoteric nature in their oxides.
9. Following statements regarding the periodic trends of chemical reactivity of the alkali metals and the halogens
are given. Which of these statements gives the correct picture ? [AIEEE-2006]
(1) The reactivity decreases in the alkali metals but increases in the halogens with increase in atomic
number down the group.
(2) In both the alkali metals and the halogens the chemical reactivity decreases with increase in atomic
number down the group.
(3) Chemical reactivity increases with increase in atomic number down the group in both the alkali metals
and halogens.
(4) In alkali metals the reactivity increases but in the halogens it decreases with increase in atomic number
down the group.
10. The ionic mobility of alkali metal ions in aqueous solution is maximum for : [AIEEE-2006]
(1) K+
(2) Rb+
(3) Li+
(4) Na+
11. Which one of the following is the correct statement ? [AIEEE-2008, 3/105]
(1) Beryllium exhibits coordination number of six
(2) Chlorides of both beryllium and aluminium have bridged chloride structures in solid phase
(3) B2
H6
.2NH3
is known as 'inorganic benzene'
(4) Boric acid is a protonic acid
12. Which of the following on thermal decomposition yields a basic as well as acidic oxide ?
[AIEEE-2012, 4/120]
(1) NaNO3 (2) KClO3 (3) CaCO3 (4)NH4NO3
NCERT QUESTIONS
1. What are the common physical and chemical features of alkali metals ?
2. Discuss the general characteristics and gradation in properties of alkaline earth metals.
3. Why are alkali metals not found in nature ?
4. Find out the oxidation state of sodium in Na2
O2
.
5. Explain why is sodium less reactive than potassium.
6. Compare the alkali metals and alkaline earth metals with respect to
(i) ionisation enthalpy (ii) basicity of oxides and (iii) solubility of hydroxides.
7. In what ways lithium shows similarities to magnesium in its chemical behaviour?
8. Explain why can alkali and alkaline earth metals not be obtained by chemical reduction methods?
9. Why are potassium and caesium, rather than lithium used in photoelectric cells?
10. When an alkali metal dissolves in liquid ammonia the solution can acquire different colours. Explain the
reasons for this type of colour change.
11. Beryllium and magnesium do not give colour to flame whereas other alkaline earth metals do so. Why ?
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12. Discuss the various reactions that occur in the Solvay process.
13. Potassium carbonate cannot be prepared by Solvay process. Why ?
14. Why is Li2
CO3
decomposed at a lower temperature whereas Na2
CO3
at higher temperature?
15. Compare the solubility and thermal stability of the following compounds of the alkali metals with those of the
alkaline earth metals.
(a) Nitrates (b) Carbonates (c) Sulphates.
16. Starting with sodium chloride how would you proceed to prepare :
(i) sodium metal (ii) sodium hydroxide (iii) sodium peroxide (iv) sodium carbonate ?
17. What happens when :
(i) magnesium is burnt in air (ii) quick lime is heated with silica
(iii) chlorine reacts with slaked lime (iv) calcium nitrate is heated ?
18. Describe two important uses of each of the following :
(i) caustic soda (ii) sodium carbonate (iii) quicklime.
19. Draw the structure of :
(i) BeCl2
(vapour) (ii) BeCl2
(solid).
20. The hydroxides and carbonates of sodium and potassium are easily soluble in water while the corresponding
salts of magnesium and calcium are sparingly soluble in water. Explain.
21. Describe the importance of the following :
(i) limestone (ii) cement (iii) plaster of paris.
22. Why are lithium salts commonly hydrated and those of the other alkali ions usually anhydrous?
23. Why is LiF almost insoluble in water whereas LiCl soluble not only in water but also in acetone ?
24. Explain the significance of sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium in biological fluids.
25. What happens when
(i) sodium metal is dropped in water ?
(ii) sodium metal is heated in free supply of air ?
(iii) sodium peroxide dissolves in water ?
26. Comment on each of the following observations :
(a) The mobilities of the alkali metal ions in aqueous solution are Li+
< Na+
< K+
< Rb+
< Cs+
(b) Lithium is the only alkali metal to form a nitride directly.
(c) E for M2+
(aq) + 2e–
M(s) (where M = Ca, Sr or Ba) is nearly constant.
27. State as to why
(a) a solution of Na2
CO3
is alkaline ?
(b) alkali metals are prepared by electrolysis of their fused chlorides ?
(c) sodium is found to be more useful than potassium ?
28. Write balanced equations for reactions between
(a) Na2
O2
and water (b) KO2
and water (c) Na2
O and CO2
.
29. How would you explain the following observations?
(i) BeO is almost insoluble but BeSO4
is soluble in water,
(ii) BaO is soluble but BaSO4
is insoluble in water,
(iii) LiI is more soluble than KI in ethanol.
30. Which of the alkali metal is having least melting point ?
(a) Na (b) K (c) Rb (d) Cs
31. Which one of the following alkali metals gives hydrated salts ?
(a) Li (b) Na (c) K (d) Cs
32. Which one of the alkaline earth metal carbonates is thermally the most stable ?
(a) MgCO3
(b) CaCO3
(c) SrCO3
(d) BaCO3
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6. [A] = NaCH2COONa [B] = NaOOC–COONa [C] CH2 (COOH)2 [D] C3O2
7. Conductivity is due to the presence of ammoniated electrons and ammoniated cations. Conductivity decrease
because solution conducts electricity like a metallic conductor.
8. Cathodic protection or sacrificial protection, as Mg is more reactive than steel.
9. MgO + C Mg + CO
Inert gas does not permit reaction of Mg with CO.
10. BeCl2 + 4H2O [Be(H2O)4]2+ + 2Cl–
Due to extensive hydration on account of its small size. It hydrolyses to give H3O+. Hence its aqueous
solution is acidic in nature.
11. (i) Black ash is impure sodium carbonate containing CaS produced in Le-Blanc process when salt
cake is reduced by coke.
(ii) Ammonia is liberated: NH4Cl + NaOH NH3
+ NaCl + H2O
(iii) Sodium carbonate decahydrate. (iv) Sodium Bicarbonate. (v) Lithium Chloride.
(vi) Calcium Chloride (vii) Sodium Formate
12. (i) 6NaOH + 3I2
5NaI + NaIO3 + 3H2O
(ii) P4 + 3NaOH + 3H2O 3NaH2PO2 + PH3
(iii) ZnSO4 + 2NaOH Zn(OH)2 + Na2SO4; NaOH + Zn(OH)2
Na2ZnO2 + H2O
(iv) AlCl3 + 3NaOH Al(OH)3 + 3NaCl ; Al(OH)3 +NaOH NaAlO2 + 2H2O
(v) 2KNO3 + 10K 6K2O + N2
(vi) 2Na + O2
Heat Na2O2 ; 2Na2O2 + H2SO4
2Na2SO4 + 2H2O + O2
13. (i) Zn + 2NaOH Na2ZnO2 + H2
(ii) 2AgNO3 +2NaOH 2AgOH + 2NaNO3 ; 2AgOH Ag2O (brown) (Hkwjk½+ H2O
(iii) P4 + 3NaOH + 3H2O 3NaH2PO2 + PH3
sodium hypo phosphite phosphine
14. (i) NH4Cl + NaOH NH3 + NaCl + H2O ; NH3 + HCl white fumes of NH4Cl
(ii) Na2SO3 + H2SO4 Na2SO4 + H2O + SO2 ; SO2 turns acidified K2Cr2O7 green.
(iii) Flame test Na = Golden yellow
15. (a) LiOH < NaOH < KOH (b) LiHCO3 < NaHCO3 < KHCO3
(c) Li2CO3 < Na2CO3 < K2CO3 (d) Cs+ < Rb+ < K+ < Na+ < Li+
16. (i) MgCl2.H2O
Heat MgCl2.2H2O
Heat Mg(OH)Cl
Heat MgO + HCl +H2O
(ii) CaSO4.2H2O
Cº120 2CaSO4.H2O
2CaSO4.H2O Cº200 CaSO4 Heated
Strongly
CaO + SO2 +
2
1
O2
(iii) M(HCO3)2 MCO3 + H2O + CO2
(iv) MgSO4.7H2O
Heat
MgSO4.H2O
Heat
MgSO4
Heated
Strongly
MgO + SO2 +
2
1
O2
(v) Ba(NO3)2
Heat
BaO + 2NO2 + 2
1
O2
17. Na2O + H2O 2NaOH
Zn rFkkAl nksuksaNaOH esa?kqy dj H2 fudkyrsgSA
Zn + 2NaOH Na2 ZnO2 + H2
18. (A) = NaOH ; (B) = H2 ; (C) = P4
(D) = NaH2PO2 ; (E) = NH3
19. (A) K2SO4 (B) BaSO4 (C) K2SO4. Al2(SO4)3 24. H2O
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20. Alkaline earth metal cations possess high lattice energy due to their small size and higher charge. The
hydration energy can not compensate for the energy required to break the lattice in these compounds.
21. As removal of IInd
electron from inert gas configuration requires very high energy, therefore, they form
unipositive ions.As IE1
of these metals are low, the excitation of electrons can be done by providing the less
energy. This much of energy can be given by Bunsen flame.
22. (i) Be2+
& O2–
smaller in size & thus higher lattice energy and lattice energy is greater than hydration energy
in BeO where as in BeSO4
lattice energy is less due to bigger sulphate ion and is soluble.
(ii) In BaSO4
lattice energy is greater than hydration energy while in BaO lattice energy is smaller than
hydration energy.
23. BeO + C + Cl2 K800600 BeCl2
+ CO ; In vapour state it exists as linear molecule where as in solid it has
polymeric strucutre.
24. Highly deliquescent absorbs moisture from air and their surface become wet.
25. Lithium
26. Because of low IE1
& high electro positive character they are themselves strong reducing agent.
27. Highly reactive elements as their IE1
values are low.
28. Because of smallest size of Li+
, it has higher degree of hydration and has bigger hydrated ions. Hence Li+
has least mobility.
29. In unipositive ions all electrons are paired.
30. Smaller cation is stabilised by smaller anion & bigger cation is stabilised by bigger anion.
31. No, as its IE1
is very high & therefore requires higher energy for excitation of electron. This much of energy
can not be provided by Bunsen flame.
32. Removal of IInd
electron from Na+
takes place from inert gas configuration.
33. (i) Na + H2
O NaOH + 1/2H2
(ii) 2Na + O2
Na2
O2
(iii) Na2
O2
+ H2
O 2NaOH + 1/2O2
34. Li+
being smallest has highest polarising power, hence most covalent in character. So least soluble in H2
O.
35. Due to large atomic size & only one valence electron per atom, alkali metals have weak metallic bonds as
inter particle forces.
36. Quick lime is CaO, slaked lime is Ca(OH)2
and lime water is a clear solution of calcium hydroxide in water.
37. Higher positive charge density on alkaline earth metal cations attract more no. of water molceules leading to
higher degree of hydration.
38. Li+
& F–
are smaller & possess higher lattice energy therefore almost insoluble in water.LiCl has ionic as well
as covalent character.
39. Refer text.
40. It being strongest reducing agent converts N2
into N3–
.
41. ‘Like dissolves like’ LiI more covalent while KI is more ionic.
42. Ammonia soda process or Solvey process.
43. As Na itself is a strong reducing agent & more electro positive element.
44. Mg acts as strong reducing agent & reduces SO2
to S thus utilises its oxygen for burning.
2Mg + SO2
2MgO + S
45. BaCl2
> SrCl2
> CaCl2
> MgCl2
> BeCl2
.
46. (i) Ba(OH)2
> Sr(OH)2
> Ca(OH)2
> Be(OH)2
(ii) MgSO4
> CaSO4
> SrSO4
> BaSO4
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47. Due to the formation of HCl on hydrolysis
BeCl2
+ H2
O Be(OH)2
+ 2HCl
48. Due to greater nuclear charge and small size, there is greater interparticle forces & thus pack more tightly in
solid lattice.
49. Being covalent gets hydrolysed forming MgO.
MgCl2
. 6H2
O MgO + 2HCl + 5H2
O
50. (i) Na2
CO3 dksbZifjorZu ugha(m"ekdsizfr LFkk;h) ; CaCO3 CaO + CO2
(ii) MgCl2
. 6H2
O MgO + 2HCl + 5H2
O ; CaCl2
. 6H2
O CaCl2
+ 6H2
O
(iii) Ca(NO3
)2 CaO + 2NO2
+ 1/2O2
; NaNO3 NaNO2
+ 1/2O2
EXERCISE # 3
PART - I
1.* (AB) 2*. (ABD)
3. Beryllium chloride is acidic, when dissolved in water because the hydrated ion hydrolysed producing H3
O+
.
This happens because the Be–O bond is very strong, and so in the hydrated ion this weakens the
O–H bonds, and hence there is tendency to lose portons.
BeCl2 + 4H2O [Be(H2O)4] Cl2 ; [Be(H2O)4]2+ + H2O [Be(H2O)3 (OH)]+ + H3O+
4. In the manufacture of sodium carbonate by ammonia - soda process following reactions are involved.
(A) : Ca(OH)2 CaO + H2O Ca(OH)2
(A)
(B) : NH4HCO3 NH3 + H2O + CO2 NH4HCO3
(B)
(C) : Na2CO3 2NaHCO3 Na2CO3 + H2O + CO2
(C)
(D) : NH4Cl NH4HCO3 + NaCl NaHCO3 + NH4Cl
(D)
(E) : CaCl2 2NH4Cl + Ca(OH)2 2NH3 + 2H2O + CaCl2
(E)
So, A = Ca(OH)2, B = NH4HCO3 , C = Na2CO3, D = NH4Cl, E = CaCl2
5. (i) Na2O2 is powerful oxidant and bleaching agent and bleaches red litmus paper to white in aqueous
solution according to the following reaction,
Na2O2 + 2H2O 2NaOH + H2O + [O]
[O] + Litmus White (bleaching)
(ii) The other compound Na2O will give NaOH on dissolution in water according to the following reaction.
Na2O + H2O 2NaOH .
The red litmus will turn to blue due to stronger alkaline nature of NaOH
6. (B)
7. Na2CO3 + SO2 OH2
2NaHSO3 (A) + CO2
2NaHSO3 + Na2CO3 2Na2SO3 (B) + H2O + CO2
Na2SO3 + S
Na2S2O3 (C)
2Na2S2O3 + I2 Na2S4O6 (D) + 2NaI
Oxidation states of S + 4 in NaHSO3 [1 + 1 + x + 3(–2) = 0] and +4 in Na2SO3 [2 + x + 3(–2) = 0] ;
+ 6 and – 2 (or an average + 2) in Na2S2O3 and +5 and 0 (or an average + 5/2) in Na2S4O6.
8. (B) 9.* (AB) 10.* (BCD)
PART - II
1. (1) 2. (1) 3. (1) 4. (1) 5. (1) 6. (2) 7. (3)
8. (1) 9. (4) 10. (2) 11. (2) 12. (3)