The electrolyte employed in the extraction of sodium by Down's electrolysis method is:
An aqueous solution of NaCl
Molten NaCl
Molten NaOH
A molten mixture of MgCl2, and NaCl
Which statement is false for alkali metals?
Lithium is the strongest reducing agent
Sodium is amphoteric in nature
Li+ is exceptionally small
All alkali metals give blue solution in liquid ammonia
An aqueous solution of a salt of sodium (NaX) on boiling with MgCl2 gives white precipitate, hence anion X is:
HCO3-
NO3-
CO32-
SO32-
A highly pure dilute solution of sodium in liquid ammonia:
Do not exhibit electrical conductivity
Produces sodium amide
Produces hydrogen gas
The process associated with sodium carbonate manufacture is known as........... process.
Chamber
Haber
Leblanc
Castner
When sulfur is heated with NaOH(aq) the compounds formed are:
Na2S+H2O
Na2SO3+H2O
Na2S+Na2S2O3+H2O
Na2S2O3+H2O
The raw materials in the Solvay process are
NaOH,CaO and NH3
Na2CO3,CaCO3 and NH3
Na2SO4,CaCO3 and NH3
NaCl,NH3,CaCO3
The product obtained on the fusion of BaSO 4 and Na2CO3 is
BaCO3
BaHSO4
Ba(OH)2
An aqueous solution of sodium carbonate is alkaline because sodium carbonate
is a salt of
weak acid and weak base
weak acid and strong base
strong acid and strong base
strong acid and weak base
When a solution of sodium hydroxide is added in excess to the solution of
potash alum, we get
a clear solution
a crystalline mass
a white precipitate
bluish white precipitate
Sodium in liquid ammonia is used as :
Oxidizing agent .
Reducing agent.
Hydrolyzing agent.
Precipitating agent.
The correct order of thermal stability of carbonates of Group 2 elements is-
BeCO3<MgCO3<CaCO3<SrCO3<BaCO3
BeCO3<MgCO3<BaCO3<SrCO3<CaCO3
BaCO3<MgCO3<CaCO3<SrCO3<BeCO3
BaCO3<CaCO3<MgCO3<SrCO3<BeCO3
Assertion: When an alkali metal dissolves in liquid NH3 the solution acquires different colors.
Reason: Paired electrons are present in ammonia.
Assertion is true and the Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
Assertion is true but the Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
Assertion is true but the Reason is false.
Both Assertion and Reason are false.
Arrange the following ions in increasing order of their mobility in the aqueous solution:
Li+, N+, K+, Rb+ and Cs+
1. Li+ > Na+ > K+ > R+ > Cs+ 2. Li+ < Na+ < K+ > Rb+ > Cs+ 3. Li+ < Na+ < K+ < Rb+ < Cs+ 4. Na+ < Li+ < K+ < Cs+ < Rb+
The chemical formula of Plaster of Paris is:
CaSO4.12H2O
CaSO4.2H2O
CaSO4.H2O
3CaSO4.H2O
Assertion: BaO is soluble in water but BaSO4 is insoluble in water.
Reason: Ba2+ is a small cation and O2- is a smaller anion.
Assertion is correct and the reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
Assertion is correct and the reason is false.
Assertion is false and the reason is correct.
None of the above
Alkali metal with the lowest melting point is -
Na
K
Rb
Cs
The alkali metal that gives hydrated salts is -
Li
The most stable (thermally) carbonate of alkaline earth metal is-
MgCO3
CaCO3
SrCO3
The increasing order of reactivity among group 1 elements is
Li < Na < K < Rb < Cs
Cs < Rb < K < Na < Li
Li > Na >K > Na > Cs
Cs > Rb > K >Na > Li
The incorrect statement about alkali metals is -
They have low density.
They have high ionization enthalpy.
They are highly reactive.
They show photoelectric effect.
The characteristic of alkaline earth metals is that-
Their general oxidation state is +1
They have a smaller size than alkali metals.
They are electronegative in nature.
They are strong oxidizing agents.
Sodium is less reactive than potassium because-
Potassium loses electron easily.
Sodium loses electron easily.
Size of sodium is larger than potassium.
Nuclear charge is more on potassium.
The correct diagonal relation of Li and Mg among the following is -
Both form solid bicarbonates.
Their oxides are less soluble in water.
Their carbonates are ionic in nature.
Both form peroxides and superoxides.
Alkali and alkaline earth metals cannot be obtained by chemical reduction methods because they :
Large in size.
Do not lose electrons.
Acts as a strongest reducing agent.
Acts as a strongest oxidising agent.
The correct statement regarding the dissolution of alkali metal in liquid ammonia is -
Ammoniated electron form.
Metal appear red in colour.
Metal gain electron.
Metal ammonia complex forms.
Be and Mg did not give flame colour because:
Energy released by excited electron falls in visible region.
Energy released by excited electron does not fall in visible region
s-s transition.
Charge transfer.
Li2CO3 decomposes at a lower temperature because -
Lithium carbonate is not stable to heat.
Lithium carbonate is ionic in nature.
Lithium ion is unable to polarise carbonate ion.
Electropositive character of lithium is the highest.
The following is not a use of sodium compound
Caustic soda is used in the soap industry
Sodium carbonate is used as a water softener
Sodium chloride is used for removing impurities from water
Quick lime is used in the manufacture of glass and cement
The correct statement(s) about the structure of BeCl2 is -a. BeCl2 (solid)- exists as polymer.b. BeCl2 (vapour)- exists as chlorobridged dimer.c. BeCl2 has bent structure in the vapour phase.
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