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Of Science Jacobabad Chapter: S-Blocks Elements
Prepared by: SIR SAJAD ALI
1. The alkali metals are low melting. Which of the following alkali metal is expected to melt if the room temperature rises to
30 0C?
a) Na b) K c) Rb d) Cs
2. Metal carbonates decompose on heating to give metal oxide and carbon dioxide. Which of the metal carbonates is most
stable thermally?
a) MgCO3 b) CaCO3 c) SrCO3 d) BaCO3
3. Which of the following metal hydroxide is the least basic?
a) Mg(OH)2 b) Ca(OH)2 c) Sr(OH)2 d) Ba(OH)2
4. Some of the group - 2 metal halides are covalent and soluble in organic solvents. Among the following metal halides, the
one which is soluble in ethanol is
a) BeCl2 b) MgCl2 c) CaCl2 d) SrCl
5. The order of decreasing ionization enthalpy in alkali metal is
a) Na >Li > K > Rb (b) Li > Na > K > Rb
c) Rb > Na > K > Li (d) K < Li < Na < Rb
6. The solubility of metal halides depends on their nature, lattice enthalpy and hydration enthalpy of the individual ions.
Among the fluorides of alkali metals, the lowest solubility of LiF in water is due to
a) Ionic nature of lithium fluoride b) High lattice enthalpy
c) High hydration enthalpy for lithium ion. d) Low ionization enthalpy of lithium atom.
7. In the synthesis of sodium carbonate, the recovery of ammonia is done by treating NH4Cl with Ca(OH)2.The byproduct
obtained in this process is ...
a) NaCl b) NaOH c) CaCl2 d) NaHCO3
8. By adding gypsum to cement...
a) Setting time of cement becomes less. b) Setting time of cement increases
c) Colour of cement becomes light d) shining surface is obtained
9. Dead burnt plaster is ...
a) CaSO4 b) CaSO4 H2O c) CaSO4 ½ H2O d) CaSO4 2H2O
10. A substance which gives crimson red flame and breaks on heating to give oxygen and a brown gas is
a) Magnesium nitrate b) Calcium nitrate c) Barium nitrate d) Strontium nitrate
11. The formula of soda ash is
a) Na2CO3.10H20 b) Na2CO3.2H20 c) Na2CO3 d) Na2CO3.H20
12. Identify the correct formula of halides of alkaline earth metals from the following.
a) BaCl2.2H2O b) BaCl.H20 c) CaCl2. 4H2O d) SrCl.4H20
13. Which of the following statement is true about Ca(OH)2 ?
a) It is used in the preparation of bleaching powder c) It is a light blue solid.
b) It does not possess disinfectant property d) It is used in the manufacture of cement
14. Match the elements given in Column – I with the colour they impart to the flame given in Column - II.
Column - I Column - II
A) Cs (P) Apple green
B) Sr (Q) Brick red
C) K (R) Blue
D) Ca (S) Crimson red
E) Ba (T) Violet
a) A-P, B-Q, C-S, D-R, E-T b) A-Q, B-P, C-R, D-S, E-T
c) A-R, B-S, C-T, D-Q, E-P d) A-S, B-R, C-Q, D-P, E-T
15. Which alkali metal emits longest wavelength light in Flame test?
a) Na b) K c) Cs d) Li
16. Which of the following acts as reducing as well as oxidizing agent?
a) NaNO3 b) Na2O2 c) Na2O d) KNO3
17. The hydration energy of Mg2+ is greater than that of
a) Al3+ b) Be2+ c) Na+ d) Mg3+
18. The active constituent of bleaching powder is ...
a) Ca(OCl)2 b) Ca(OCl)Cl2 c) Ca(C1O2)2 d) Ca(C1O2)Cl
19. KO2 is used in oxygen cylinders in space and submarines because it...
a) absorbs CO2 and increases O2 content b) eliminates moisture
c) Produces ozone d) None of the above
20. Which of the following is sparingly soluble in water?
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a) NaOH b) KOH c) LiOH d) RbOH
21. The sequence of hydration enthalpy in following ion is
a) Rb > K > Cs > Na > Li b) Li+ > Na+ > K+ > Rb+ > Cs+
c) K >Na > Rb >Cs > Li d) Cs> Rb > K > Na > Li
22. Which of the following oxides is amphoteric in nature?
a) MgO b) BeO c) CaO d) BaO
23. Which of the following characteristics is not related to alkali metals?
a) Their ions are iso electronic with noble gases c) low melting point
b) low electronegativity d) high ionization energy
24. Fill in the blanks with proper option given below for the following statement.
“All the halides of alkaline earth metals with exception of ‘‘_______’’ are ionic in nature.”
a) Barium halide (b) Strontium halide (c) Beryllium halide (d) Calcium halide
25. The reaction of Cl2 with X gives bleaching powder X is
a) CaO (b) Ca(OH)2 c) Ca(OCl)2 d) Ca(O3Cl)2
26. For alkaline metal, which of the following trends is incorrect?
a) Hydration enthalpy: Be > Mg > Ca > Sr
b) Second Ionization enthalpy: Be > Mg > Ca > Sr
c) Density: Sr > Be > Mg > Ca
d) Atomic size: Sr > Ca > Mg > Be
27. Which of the following compounds is most stable?
a) LiCl b) LiI c) LiBr d) LiF
28. Flame test is not given by ...
a) Be b) Sr c) K d) Ca
29. The alkaline earth metals forming ionic oxides are ...
a) MgO b) BeO c) CaO d) (a) and (c)
30. Out of Li, Na, K, Rb and Cs how many of them directly form super oxides on heating with oxygen?
a) 5 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4
31. How many of the following metals when heated in an atmosphere of N2 gas form nitrides?
Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba
a) 9 b) 5 c) 3 d) 6
32. Which of the following is not correct for work function of Na+ ions in human body?
a) An important role in nerve signal transmission.
b) Control of flow of water between cell membrane.
c) For transport of sugar and amino acid in cell.
d) They activate the enzyme.
33. Which of the following pairs of elements possess diagonal relationship?
a) Li and Mg b) Li and Al c) Na and Mg d) Cs and Ba
34. How many of the following metals when heated in an atmosphere of N2 gas form nitrides?
Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba
a) 9 b) 5 c) 3 d) 6
35. The difference of water molecules in gypsum and plaster of Paris is
a) 5/2 b) 2 c) ½ d) 1 ½
36. Which of the following exists in polymeric form?
a) AlCl3 b) SiC c) BeCl2 d) B2H6
37. The electronic configuration of metal M is ls2 2s2 2p6 3s2. The formula of its oxide would be ...
a) MO b) M2O c) M2O3 d) MO2
38. The formula of carnalities
a) KCl MgCl2 6H2O b) KCl MgCl2 2H 2O c) K2O Al2O3 6H2O d) Na2 B4O7 10H2O
39. When NaOH is made, the gas released at the cathode is ...
a) Cl2 b) H2 c) O2 d) H2O
40. in diaphragm cell, level of brine in anode compartment is kept slightly higher which prevents
a) Hydroxide ion to reach anode b) chlorine gas to mix c) anode to decay d) All
41. K can displace Na from NaCl due to
a) Greater I.P of K b) greater I.P of Na c) more electropositivity of K d) more electropositivity of Na
42. Mg+2 is smaller than Na+1 because
a) Mg+2 has fewer electrons than Na+1 c) Mg+2 has greater electrons than Na+1
b) Mg+2 has greater atomic number than Na+1 d) Mg+2 has low I.P than Na+1
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