s-Block Elements

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Group 1: Alkali Metals

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Group 1: Alkali Metals under s-Block Elements for Grade 11 ICSE.

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1.
$The second ionization enthalpy of alkali metals is exceptionally high because:$
A. $They have a large atomic size$
B. $They have a noble gas configuration after losing one electron$
C. $The effective nuclear charge decreases$
D. $They are highly electropositive$
2.
$Which is the most abundant alkali metal in the human body?$
A. $Lithium$
B. $Sodium$
C. $Potassium$
D. $Rubidium$
3.
$Alkali metals react with dihydrogen at high temperatures to form which type of hydrides?$
A. $Covalent hydrides$
B. $Ionic hydrides$
C. $Molecular hydrides$
D. $Interstitial hydrides$

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Group 2: Alkaline Earth Metals

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Group 2: Alkaline Earth Metals under s-Block Elements for Grade 11 ICSE.

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1.
$Which of the following alkaline earth metals is used to make windows for X-ray tubes?$
A. $Magnesium$
B. $Barium$
C. $Beryllium$
D. $Strontium$
2.
$Among the following, which element has the highest second ionization enthalpy?$
A. $Beryllium$
B. $Magnesium$
C. $Calcium$
D. $Strontium$
3.
$CaO$
A. $Acidic$
B. $Basic$
C. $Neutral$
D. $Amphoteric$

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Anomalous Properties of Lithium and Beryllium

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Anomalous Properties of Lithium and Beryllium under s-Block Elements for Grade 11 ICSE.

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1.
$What is the nature of the bond in Lithium alkyls and Lithium aryls?$
A. $Purely ionic$
B. $Purely metallic$
C. $Highly covalent$
D. $Coordinate bond$
2.
$Both Lithium and Magnesium chlorides are soluble in which solvent due to their covalent nature?$
A. $Water only$
B. $Ethanol$
C. $Mercury$
D. $Liquid Nitrogen$
3.
$BeO$
A. $Ionic lattice$
B. $High covalent character$
C. $Molecular structure$
D. $Weak van der Waals forces$

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Industrial Uses of Lime and Limestone

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Industrial Uses of Lime and Limestone under s-Block Elements for Grade 11 ICSE.

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1.
$Which of the following compounds is known as 'Quicklime'?$
A. $Ca(OH)_{2}$
B. $CaCO_{3}$
C. $CaO$
D. $CaCl_{2}$
2.
$Slaked lime is often added to aquarium water to:$
A. $Increase the acidity$
B. $Stabilize the pH by acting as a buffer$
C. $Provide oxygen to the fish$
D. $Remove all the salt$
3.
$Which of the following is a byproduct of the reaction between quicklime and silica in a furnace?$
A. $Carbon dioxide$
B. $Calcium silicate$
C. $Oxygen$
D. $Iron oxide$

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s-Block Elements

Group 1: Alkali Metals

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Group 2: Alkaline Earth Metals

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Anomalous Properties of Lithium and Beryllium

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Industrial Uses of Lime and Limestone

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