“s”-BLOCK CHEMISTRY ASSIGNMENT (NCERT)

Level-1
1. s-subshell can accommodate maximum number of
(a) zero electron (b) two electrons
(c) one electron (b) None of these
2. Group I elements are collectively known as
(a) alkali metals (b) alkaline earth metals
(c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of these
3. Group II elements with exceptions of beryllium are known as alkaline earth metals. These are so
called because their ....A… and ...B... are alkaline in nature. Here, A and B refer to
(a) oxides, halides (b) oxides, hydroxides
(c) halides, hydroxides (d) None of these
4. Among the alkali metals ...A... and ......B are relatively more abundant in nature. Here, A and B refer
to
(a) sodium and rubidium (b) lithium and sodium
(c) sodium and potassium (d) lithium and potassium
5. Francium has half-life of
(a) 21 minutes (b) 21 second
(c) 21 hours (d) None of these
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6. ...A... is the rarest of all comprising only 10 percent of igneous rocks. Here, A refers to
(a) Barium (b) Radium
(c) Caesium (d) Beryllium
7. General electronic configuration of alkali metals is
1 2
(a) [Noble gas] ns (b) [Noble gas] ns
0
(c) [Noble gas](n-1)s (d) None of these
8. General electronic configuration for alkaline earth metals is
1 2
(a) [Noble gas] ns (b) [Noble gas] ns
(c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of the above
9. Which of the following does not belong to alkaline earth metal?
(a) Beryllium (b) Strontium
(c) Francium (d) Calcium
10. ...X… and ...Y... shows diagonal similarity. Here, X and Y refer to
(a) Lithium and magnesium (b) Lithium and beryllium
(c) Sodium and magnesium (d) None of these
11. Which of the following shows diagonal relationship?
(a) Magnesium and aluminium (b) Beryllium and aluminium
(c) Lithium and magnesium (d) None of the above
12. The diagonal relationship of elements arises due to the similarity in
(a) ionic sizes (b) charge/radius ratio
(c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of the above
Level-2
13. Among the following elements the non-radioactive element(s) is/are
(a) francium (b) radium
(c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of these
14. Which of the following statement(s) is/ are incorrect regarding the s-block elements?
I. Francium is highly radioactive element.
II. Oxides and hydroxides of alkali metals and alkaline earth metals are not alkaline in nature.
III. Sodium and potassium are the only two s-block elements are found in large proportion in biological fluids.
IV. Biological function of s-block elements is due to maintenance of ion balance and nerve impulse
condition.
(a) Only I (b) II and III
(c) II and III (d) Only III
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15. Match the Column I with Column II and choose the correct option from the codes given below.
Column I Column II
A. Sodium 1. Present in biological fluid
B. Beryllium 2. Radioactive element
C. Francium 3. Lower abundance
D. Calcium 4. Alkali metals
5. Alkaline earth metal
Codes
A B C D
(a) 1 4 2 5
(b) 1 2 3 4
(c) 3 1 2 5
(d) 4 5 2 1
16. Which of the following is/are correct pair(s) regarding diagonally related elements?
(a) Beryllium and aluminium
(b) Lithium and magnesium
(c) Sodium and aluminium
(d) Both (a) and (b)
17. Which of the following ion(s) is/are responsible for biological functions such as maintenance of
ion balance and nerve impulse conduction?
(a) Sodium (b) Potassium
(c) Magnesium (d) All of these

۩ Group I Elements : alkali metals

Level -1
18. Alkali metals show regular trend in their physical and chemical property with the
(a) increasing atomic number
(b) increasing s-electrons
(c) decreasing atomic number
(d) None of the above
19. All alkali metals have ...A... valence electron(s). Here, A refers to
(a) 0 (b) 1 (c) 2 (d) Both (a) and (b)
+
20. Alkali metals readily ...X... electron to give monovalent M ion. Here, X refers to
(a) gain (b) lose
(c) Neither(a) nor (b) (d) Both (a) and (b)
21. Alkali metals have ...X... size in a. particular Period. Here, X refers to
(a) smaller (b) largest
(c) smallest (d) None of these
22. Monovalent ions are ...A... than parent atom. Here, A refers to
(a) smaller (b) larger
(c) heavier (d) None of these
23. Atomic and ionic radii of alkali metals ...X… on moving down the group. Here, X refers to
(a) increases (b) decreases
(c) remains same (d) None of these
24. The ionisation enthalpies of alkali metals are considerably
(a) high (b) low
(c) highest (d) None of the above
25. The correct decreasing order of ionisation enthalpy in alkali metals is
(a) Na > Li > K > Rb (b) Rb < Na < K < Li
(c) Li > Na > K > Rb (d) K < Li < Na < Rb
26. ...A… has maximum degree of hydration. Here, A refers to
+ + + +
(a) Fr (b) Na (c) Li (d) K
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27. Which of the following metal salt is mostly hydrated?
(a) Na (b) Li (c) Fr (d) K
28. Which of the following choice(s) represent(s) physical properties of alkali metals?
(a) They are silvery white coloured (b) They are soft
(c) They are light metals (d) All of the above
29. Along the group in alkali metals the density
(a) decreases top to bottom
(b) increases top to bottom
(c) remains same
(d) follow a irregular trend
30. The low melting point of alkali metals is due to
(a) weak metallic bonding
(b) presence of only one valence electron
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of the above
31. The alkali metal and their salt show characteristics colour to
(a) an oxidising flame (b) a reducing flame
(c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of these
32. Choose the correct option from the codes given below regarding elements and their
characteristics colour given in Column I and II of the following table.
Column I Column II
A. Li 1. Crimson red
B. Na 2. Yellow
C. K 3. Red violet
D. Rb 4. Blue
5. Violet
Codes
A B C D
(a) 2 1 3 5
(b) 1 2 4 3
(c) 1 2 5 3
(d) 1 2 3 4
33. Alkali metals can be detected by their respective ...A… Here, A refers to
(a) Lassaigne test (b) flame test
(c) emission test (d) Both (a) and (b)
34. Which of the following element(s) is used as useful elecu-ode(s) in photoelectric cells?
(a) Sodium (b) Cesium
(c) Potassium (d) Both (b) and (c)
35. Choose the correct statement(s) among the following.
I. Alkali metal is highly reactive.
II. Alkali metal has lowest ionisation enthalpy among their respective period.
III. Ionisation energy of alkali metals increases top to bottom.
IV. Superoxide ions is stable only in the presence of large cations.
(a) I and II (b) l, II and III
(c) II and IV (d) I, II and IV
36. Which of the following element(s) form stable superoxide?
(a) K (b) Rb (c) Cs (d) All of these
37. Alkali metals are kept in kerosene oil. Which of the following reason(s) is/are correct regarding
this statement?
(a) Due to high reactivity of alkali metal
(b) Due to high ionisation enthalpy of alkali metals
(c) Due to large size of alkali metals
(d) Both (a) and (b)
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38. The oxidation state of K in KO2 is ...A… and the bonding type is ...B… Here, A and B refer to
(a) -1 and ionic respectively
(b) +1 and covalent respectively
(c) +2 and ionic respectively
(d) +1 and ionic respectively
39. Alkali metal reacts with water vigorously to form hydroxides and dihydrogen. Which of the
following alkali metals reacts with water least vigorously?
(a) Li (b) Na (c) K (d) Cs
40. The nature of bonding in hydride of alkali metal is
(a) covalent (b) ionic
(c) electrovalent (d) coordinate
41. Lithium halides are somewhat ...A... It is because ...B… value of polarisation capability of lithium
ion. Here, A and B refer to
(a) ionic, low (b) ionic, high
(c) covalent, low (d) covalent, high
42. Which of the following metal has high value of polarisation?
(a) Sodium ion (b) Potassium ion
(c) Cesium ion (d) Lithium ion
43. Which of tie following is correct metals regardini least and most powerful reducing agent among
alkali metals?
(a) Lithium, sodium (b) Lithium, potassium
(c) Lithium, cesium (d) Cesium, lithium
44. Alkali metals dissolve in liquid ammonia and produces
(a) deep blue solution
(b) a solution which are conducting in nature
(c) red coloured solution
(d) Both (a) and (b)
45. When sodium is dissolved in liquid ammonia a solution of deep blue colour is obtained. The
colour of solution is due to
(a) ammoniated electron (b) sodium ion
(c) sodium amide (d) ammoniated sodium ion
46. Which of the following metal is used to form useful alloys?
(a) Na (b) K (c) Li (d) All of these
47. Match the elements present in Column I and uses of alloy formed by those elements in Column II
and choose the correct option from the codes given below.
Column I Column II
A. Li+Pb 1. Thermonuclear reaction
B. Li+Al 2. Bearing for motor engines
C. Li+Mg 3. Aircraft parts
4. Armour plates
Codes
A B C
(a) 1 2 4
(b) 1 4 3
(c) 2 3 4
(d) 4 3 1
48. ...A… is used in the manufacturing of soft soap. Here, A refers to
(a) Sodium hydroxide (b) Potassium hydroxide
(c) Lithium hydroxide (d) Both (a) and (b)
49. ...A… is used in devising photoelectric cells. Here, A refers to
(a) Lithium (b) Sodium (c) Cesium (d) Potassium
50. Match the Column I and Column II and choose the correct option from the codes given below.
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Column I Column II
A. Potassium 1. Soft soap
B. Potassium chloride 2. Fertilizer
C. Potassium hydroxide 3. Photoelectric cells
D. Cesium 4. Biological nerve impulse
5. Biological nerve impulse conduction
Codes
A B C D A B C D
(a) 4 2 1 3 (b) 3 1 2 4
(c) 2 3 1 4 (d) 4 2 3 1
Level-2
51. Alkali metals are never found in free state because
(a) they have one valence electron
(b) they form monovalent ion very easily
(c) they lose one electron very easily
(d) All of the above
52. The hydration enthalpies of alkali metal ions ...A... with increase in ionic sizes. Here, A refers to
(a) increase (b) decrease
(c) remain unchange (d) None of the above
53. Which of the following has the lowest value of hydration enthalpy?
+ + + +
(a) Na (b) K (c) Li (d) Cs
54. On moving top to bottom among a group the correct trend of hydration enthalpies for alkali metal
ions is
+ + + + +
(a) Li > K > Na > Rb > Cs
+ + + + +
(b) Li < Na < K < Rb < Cs
+ + + + +
(c) Li > Na > K > Rb >Cs
+ + + + +
(d) Li > Na > Rb > K > Cs
55. The most correct reason for colour of alkali metal ions is
(a) presence of single valence electron
(b) excitation of valence electron
(c) emission of radiation in visible region during come back of electron to the ground state energy level
(d) None of the above
56. The colour of alkali metal ions in any sample can be detected by
(a) flame photometry (b) atomic adsorption method
(c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of the above
57. What will be the oxidation state of nitrogen and alkali metal when the nitrogen and alkali metal
react with each other?
(a) -3 and +1 (b) -1 and +1
(c) -1 and -1 (d) -3 and -1
58. In concentrated solution, the colour of alkali metals in liquid ammonia is
(a) blue (b) bronze
(c) colourless (d) red
59. Which of the following statement(s) is/ are incorrect regarding property of alkali metals?
I. Alkali metal on reaction with water produces a gas as a byproduct which burns with poping sound.
II. Alkali metal dissolve in excess of ammonia to produce bronze colour liquid.
III. Alkali metal halides are ionic in nature.
IV. All alkali metal hydrides are ionic in nature.
(a) I, II and III (b) Only ll
(c) II and IV (d) Only IV
60. The most electropositive alkali metal is
(a) Na (b) K (c) Rb (d) Cs

General characteristics of the compounds of alkali metals

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Level-1
61. On combustion in excess of air lithium forms mainly ...X..., sodium forms ...Y... while potassium
forms ...Z... Here, X, Y and Z refer to
(a) oxides, superoxides, peroxides
(b) superoxide, peroxide, oxide
(c) peroxide, superoxide, oxide
(d) oxide, peroxide, superoxide
62. The colour of oxides and superoxides in pure condition are respectively
(a) colourless, colourless (b) colourless, yellow
(c) yellow, colourless (d) colourless, red
63. Sodium ...X... is widely used as a/an ...Y... Here, X and Y refer to
(a) oxides, oxidising agent
(b) oxides, reducing agent
(c) superoxides, reducing agent
(d) peroxides, oxidising agent
64. The alkali metal oxides dissolve in water to produce
(a) basic solution (b) acidic solution
(c) amphoteric solution (d) None of these
65. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding alkali metal halides?
I. They possess high melting point and are crystalline in nature.
II. They are prepared by reaction of appropriate oxides with aqueous hydrohalic acid.
III. They are prepared by reaction of carbonates with aqueous hydrohalic acid.
IV. They have high negative enthalpy of formation.
(a) l and II are true (b) I, H and III are true
(c) II, III and IV are true (d) All the above are true
66. Choose the correct statement/statements out of the following.
(a) fH always become less negative on moving top to bottom for alkali halides
(b) fH always becomes less negative from fluoride to iodide for alkali metals
(c) LiHCO3 doesn’t exist in solid state
(d) All the above are true
67. The correct bend of melting point and boiling point of alkali metal halides
(a) fluoride > chloride > bromide > iodide
(b) fluoride < chloride > bromide < iodide
(c) fluoride < chloride < bromide < iodide
(d) iodide < fluoride < chloride < bromide
68. Low solubility of LiF in water is due to ...A… Here, A refers to
(a) low lattice energy (b) high hydration energy
(c) low hydration energy (d) high lattice energy
69. Low solubility of CsI is due to
(a) low lattice energy (b) high lattice energy
(c) low hydration energy (d) high hydration energy
70. Which of the following is correct regarding salt of oxo-acids of alkali metals?
(a) In oxo-acids are those in which the acidic proton is on a hydroxy group with an oxo group attached to
same atom
(b) Carbonic acid Is an oxo-acid
(c) They are generally soluble in water
(d) AII the above are correct
71. The carbonates and hydrogen carbonates of alkali metals are highly stable, their stability
(a) decreases from top to bottom
(b) increases from top to bottom
(c) remains same
(d) None of the above
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72. Lithium being very small in size, which ...A... a large CO ion leading to the formation of more
stable ...B… and ...C... Here A, Band C refer to
(a) polarises, up and CO .
(b) polarise, Li2O and CO2
(c) dissociate, Li2O and CO
(d) dissociate, Li2O and CO2
Level-2
73. Which of the following is/are less soluble in water?
LiF, CsI, NaCl, KCl
(a) LiF, NaCl (b) Csl, LiF
(c) KCI, NaCl (d) CsF, NaCl
74. Hydrogen carbonate? of lithium doesn’t exist in solid state due to
+
(a) low polarisation value of Li
+
(b) low hydration energy of Li
+
(c) high hydration energy of Li
+
(d) high polarisation value of Li
75. On moving top to bottom the negative value of formation ...A... for fluoride of alkali metals. Here,
A refers to
(a) becomes less negative (b) becomes more negative
(c) remains constant (d) None of the above

۩ Anomalous properties of lithium

Level-1
76. Anomalous behaviour of lithium is due to
I. exceptionally small size of its atom.
II. high polarising power.
III. high ratio.
Choose the correct option.
(a) l and II are correct (b) l and III are correct
(c) II and III are incorrect (d) All are correct
77. Choose the correct statement (s) regarding lithium and alkali metals.
I. Lithium as much harder. Its m.p. and b.p. are higher than other alkali metals.
II. Lithium is highly reactive and strongest reducing agent.
III. Lithium is deliquescent and crystallises as hydrates.
IV. LiF is comparitively less soluble in water.
(a) I, III and IV are correct (b) II and III are correct only
(c) I is correct only (d) Ail are correct
78. Alkali metal nitrates decomposes to produce ...X... while lithium nitrate on heating decomposes
to corresponding ....Y... Here, X and Y refer to
(a) oxides and oxide (b) nitrite and oxide
(c) nitrates and nitrite (d) monoxide and nitrites
79. Similarity between lithium and magnesium is particularly striking and arises because of their
(a) small hydration energies (b) high hydration energies
(c) low ionisation energies (d) similar sizes
80. Lithium and magnesium oxides and hydroxides are ...X... soluble in water. Here, X refers to
(a) less (b) not
(c) most (d) None of the above
81. Choose the incorrect statement out of the following.
(a) LiCl and MgCl2 are soluble In ethanol
(b) LiCI and MgCl2 are deliquescent and crystallises from aqueous solution as hydrates
(c) Li2O and MgO combines with excess oxygen to produce superoxide
(d) carbonates of Li and Mg decomposes easily on heating to form oxides and CO2
Level-2
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82. Why lithium compounds are soluble in organic solvent?
(a) Due to small ratio
(b) Due to its large ratio
(c) Due to its high polarisation
(d) Both (b) and (c)
83. Which of the following metal do not form salt with ethyne?
(a) Li (b) Na (c) K (d) Cs
84. [X] and [Y] are two nitrates of alkali metals [X] and [Y] on decomposition produces oxides and
nitrite: respectively. Here, [X] and [Y] refer to
(a) LiNO3 and KNO3 (b) LiNO3 and LiNO3
(c) KNO3 and LiNO3 (d) None of these

۩ Some Important Compounds of Sodium

Level-1
85. Solvay process is used in the preparation of
(a) sodium carbonate (b) potassium carbonate
(c) cesium carbonate (d) rubidium carbonate
86. What will be the product when ammonium chloride is treated with calcium hydroxide?
(a) Ammonia (b) Calcium chloride
(c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of these
87. Potassium is not prepared by Solvay process because ...X... is two soluble to be precipitated by
addition of ammonium hydrogen carbonate. Here, X refers to
(a) KHCO3 (b) NH4HCO3
(c) K2CO3 (d) None of these
88. Which of the following is known molecular formula of washing soda?
(a) Na2CO3.10H2O (b) Na2CO3.7H2O
(c) NaHCO3 .10H2O (d) NaHCO3.7H2O
89. Which of the following exist as decahydrate?
(a) Caustic soda (b) Washing soda
(c) Brine solution (d) Baking soda
90. Above 373K, the monohydrate sodium hydrogen carbonate becomes completely anhydrous and
called as
(a) potash ash (b) soda ash
(c) pearl ash (d) brine ash
91. Sea water contain ...... by mass of the salt (NaCl).
(a) 2.7 to 2.9 % (b) 5.7 to 7.9 %
(c) 6.0 to 9.0 % (d) None of these
92. Crude ......A generally obtained by crystallisation of brine solution.
Here, A refers to
(a) potassium chloride (b) calcium chloride
(c) sodium chloride (d) Both (a) and (b)
93. Which of the following is present as impurity in crude sodium chloride?
(a) Magnesium chloride (b) Calcium chloride
(c) Sodium sulphate (d) All of these
94. Solubility of sodium chloride in 100 g of water at 273K is
(a) 26.0 g (b) 36.0 g
(c) 46.0 g (d) 50.0 g
95. Which of the following is commonly named as caustic soda?
(a) Sodium hydrogen carbonate, dihydrate
(b) Sodium carbonate, decahydrate
(c) Sodium chloride
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(d) Sodium hydroxide
96. Sodium hydroxide' lS commercially prepared by
(a) electrolysis of sodium bicarbonate
(b) electrolysis of sodium chloride
(c) electrolysis of sodium carbonate
(d) None of the above
97. Sodium chloride is prepared by the electrolysis of sodium chloride solution the electrodes used
as cathode and anode are respectively
(a) mercury and platinum
(b) platinum and mercury
(c) mercury and carbon
(d) carbon and mercury
98. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding sodium hydroxide?
I. It is white and translucent.
II. It melts at 591K.
III. It is non-deliquescent.
IV. It is soluble in water and its aqueous solution is highly basic in nature.
(a) I and III (b) II and IV
(c) I, II and IV (d) I, II and IV
99. Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding use of caustic soda?
(a) it is used in purification of bauxite
(b) It is used in textile industry
(c) it is used in preparation of ammonia
(d) it is used in manufacture of soap and paper
100. Which of the following is used in the preparation of cakes or pastries?
(a) Sodium hydrogen carbonate (b) Sodium carbonate
(c) Sodium hydroxide (d) Potassium hydroxide
101. The formula of soda ash is
(a) Na2CO3.10H2O (b) Na2CO3.2H2O
(c) Na2CO3.H2O (d) Na2CO3
Level-2
102. Which of the following compound in not involved in Solvay process?
(a) NaNO3 (b) (NH4)2CO3
(c) NH4Cl (d) NH4HCO3
103. 2NH3 + H2O + CO2  [X]
[X] + H2O + CO2  [Y]
[Y] + NaCl  NH4Cl + NaHCO3
Here, [X] and [Y ] refer to
(a) NaNO3.(NH4)2CO3 (b) (NH4)2CO3.NH4HCO3
(c) NaHCO3.(NH4)2CO3 (d) (NH4)HCO3, (NH4)2CO3
104. Choose the correct statement(s) regarding prepration of sodium hydroxide.
(a) it is prepared by electrolysis of brine solution
(b) It is prepared by electrolysis of sodium chloride solution
(c) It is prepared by using Castner-Kellner cell
(d) All of the above
105. Match the terms of Column I with Column II and choose the correct option from the codes given
below.
Column I Column II

A. Sodium hydroxide 1. Baking soda

B. Sodium chloride 2. Brine solution

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C. Sodium bicarbonate 3. Washing soda

D. Sodium carbonate 4. Caustic soda

Codes
A B C D A B C D
(a) 4 2 1 3 (b) 1 2 3 4
(c) 4 3 2 1 (d) 3 2 4 1
106. Which of the following is characteristic of baking soda?
(a) It is used as an antiseptic for skin infections
(b) It is used as fire extinguisher
(c) it is used in preparation of cakes and bakery product
(d) All of the above are correct
107. In the synthesis of sodium carbonate, the recovery of ammonia is done by treating NH 4Cl with
Ca(OH)2. The byproduct obtained in this process is
(a) CaCl2 (b) NaCl
(c) NaOH (d) NaHCO3
108. KO2 is used in space and submarines because it
(a) absorbs CO2 and increases O2 Concentration
(b) absorbs moisture
(c) absorbs CO2
(d) produces ozone
109. The ease of adsorption of the hydrated alkali metal ions on an ion-exchange resins follows the
order
+ + + + + + + +
(a) Li < K < Na < Rb (b) Rb < K < Na < Li
+ + + + + + +
(c) K < Na <Rb <Li (d) Na > Li < K < Rb
110. Which one of the alkali metals forms only the normal oxide M2O on heating in air?
(a) Rb (b) K (c) Li (d) Na
111. What is the best description of the change that occurs when Na 2O(s) is dissolved in water?
(a) Oxidation number of sodium decreases
(b) Oxide Ion accepts sharing in a pair of electrons
(c) Oxide ion donates a pair of electrons
(d) Oxidation number of oxygen increases

۩ Biological importance of sodium and potassium

► Level-1
112. A 70 kg man contain about ...X... of Na and …Y... of K Here, X and Y refer to
(a) 170g and 70g (b) 70g and 170g
(c) 90g and170g (d) 170g and 90g
113. Sodium ions are found primarly in which part of human body?
(a) Outside of cells (b) In blood plasma
(c) In interstitial fluid (d) All of these
114. Which of the following ion is most abundant within cell fluid?
(a) Sodium (b) Potassium ion
(c) Both are equally abundant (d) None of the above
115. Which of the following statement(s) is/ are correct?
I. Sodium and potassium are found on same sides of cell.
II. Sodium and potassium are present on opposite side of cell.
III. Sodium is found in blood plasma. and potassium is found in RBC.
IV. Sodium and potassium operates sodium-potassium pump across the membrane.
(a) I and III (b) II, III and IV
(c) III and IV (d) All of these are correct
116. What approximate amount of ATP is used by a resting human in 24 hours?
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(a) 27 kg (b) 50 kg (c) 15 kg (d) 30 kg
► Level-2
117. Which of the following statement(s) is/are not a biological role of Na and K?
I. Nerve signals transmission.
II. Oxidation of glucose to ATP.
III. Clotting of blood.
IV. Sugar and amino acid transport.
(a) I and II (b) II and III
(c) Only III (d) Only IV
118. Potassium ions are most abundant in the cell fluid.
Which of the following reaction is performed by the potassium ion present in them?
(a) They perform oxidation of glucose to ATP
(b) They perform nerve signals transmission
(c) Both (a) and (b) are true
(d) None of the above

۩ Group II elements : Alkaline Earth Metals

► Level-1
119. Beryllium has ...A... property from rest of alkaline earth metals and show diagonal relationship
with ...B... Here, A and B refer to
(a) same, aluminium (b) different, aluminium
(c) same, silicon (d) different boron
120. Which of the following is not an alkaline earth metal?
(a) Ba (b) Ca
(c) Be (d) Mg
121. Ground state valence shell electronic configuration of barium is
2 2 2 2
(a) 6S (b) 5S (c) 7S (d) 4S
122. Nature of bonding present in compounds of alkaline earth metals are
(a) ionic (b) covalent
(c) may be ionic or covalent (d) None of the above
123. The atomic and ionic radii of the alkaline earth metals are ....A… than those of the
corresponding alkali metals in the corresponding period. Here, A refers to
(a) lower than (b) higher than
(c) same (d) irregular to
124. The alkaline earth metals have smaller size than those of corresponding alkali metals, this is
due to
(a) increase in ionisation enthalpy
(b) decrease in nuclear change
(c) increase in nuclear charge
(d) increase in number of shells
125. Along the group, size and ionisation enthalpy of the group II element(s) ..... and ......
respectively.
(a) increases, decreases (b) decreases, increases
(c) increases, increases (d) decreases, decreases
126. The first ionisation enthalpy of the alkaline earth metals are ...X... that of corresponding group I
metals. Here, X refers to
(a) smaller than (b) higher than
(c) same as (d) None of the above
127. Which of the following is correctly order regarding hydration enthalpies of alkaline earth
metals?
2+ 2+ 2+ 2+ 2+
(a) Be < Mg < Ca < Sr < Ba
2+ 2+ 2+ 2+ 2+
(b) Be > Mg > Ca > Sr > Ba
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2+ 2+ 2+ 2+ 2+
(c) Be < Mg > Ca > Sr > Ba
2+ 2+ 2+ 2+ 2+
(d) Mg > Be > Ca < Sr > Ba
128. Hydration energy of alkaline earth metal has ...A... value to that of alkali metal. Here, A refers to
(a) higher (b) lower
(c) similar (d) None of the above
129. Assertion (A) The compounds of alkaline earth metals are more extensively hydrated than those
of alkali metal.
Reason (R) This is due to low hydration energy of alkaline earth metal as compared to alkali metal.
(a) Both A and R are correct; R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are correct; R is net the correct explanation of A
(c) A is correct; R is incorrect
(d) R is correct; A is incorrect
130. Which of the following is correctly represented according to their existance?
I. MgCl2 .6H2O II. NaCl .6H2O
III. KCl. 6H2O IV. CaCl2.6H2O
(a) I and II (b) H and III
(c) I and IV (d) I and IV
131. Alkaline earth metals are ...X... than that of alkali metals. Here, X refers to
(a) harder (b) softer
(c) lighter (d) None of the above
132. Alkali metals are generally silvery white but beryllium and magnesium appears to be
(a) reddish (b) greyish
(c) yellowish (d) None of the above
133. Melting and boiling point of the alkaline earth metals are ...X... than the corresponding alkali
metals due to Y.... Here, X and Y refer to
(a) higher, smaller (b) lower, larger
(c) lower, smaller (d) higher, larger
134. Match the Column I and Column II according to element and their characteristics colours,
appears in flame test and select the correct option from the codes given below.
Codes
A B C
(a) 1 2 3
(b) 3 1 2
(c) 3 2 1
(d) 1 3 2
135. Beryllium and magnesium do not impart any colour to the flame test. The reason is that
(a) lower value of ionisation value
(b) higher value of ionisation energy
(c) larger size of alkali earth metal
(d) Both (b) and (c) are correct
136. Beryllium and magnesium are kinetically inert to oxygen and water because of formation of
...X... on their surface. Here, X refers to
(a) oxide film (b) hydroxide film
(c) hydrated salt (d) All of the above
137. Powder of beryllium burns in air frequently to produce
(a) BeO (b) Be3N2
(c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of the above
138. Magnesium burns in air to produce MgO and ...X... with ...Y... flame.
Here, X and Y refer to
(a) Mg2N3, oxidising
(b) Mg3N2, reducing
(c) Mg3N2, dazzling
(d) Mg2N3, dazzling
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139. BeH2 can be prepared by
(a) reaction of beryllium with H2 gas
(b) reaction of BeCl2 with LiAIH4
(c) reaction of BeCI2 with H2
(d) All of the above
140. Which of the following reason is correct regarding reducing nature of beryllium?
(a) Large value of hydration energy
2+
(b) Small size of Be
(c) Large value of enthalpy of atomisation
(d) All of the above
141. Colour of solution prepared by dissolution of alkaline earth metal on ammonia solution
(a) blue (b) deep blue black
(c) bronze (d) brown
142. Which of the following is known as milk of magnesia?
(a) Suspension of hydroxide of magnesium in water
(b) Suspension of chloride of magnesium in water
(c) Suspension of carbonates of magnesium in water
(d) None of the above
143. Which of the following is used in radiotherapy?
(a) Barium salt (b) Calcium salt
(c) Radium gait e (d) Strontium salt
144. Which of the following is used as antacid in medicine?
(a) Milk of magnesia
(b) Suspension of hydroxide of magnesium in water
(c) Suspension of hydroxide of calcium In water
(d) Both (a) and (b)
145. Match the Column I and Column II and choose the correct option from the codes given below.
Column I Column II

A. Cu-Be alloy 1. High strength spring

B. Magnesium ribbon 2. used as antacid in medicine

C. Milk of Magnesia 3.

D. Magnesium carbonate 4.

Codes
A B C D
(a) 1 2 3 4
(b) 4 3 2 1
(c) 1 4 2 3
(d) 1 2 4 3
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146. Along the group atomic and ionic radii are ...X... and along the period atomic and ionic radii are
Y... . Here, X and Y refer to
(a) increases and decreases
(b) decreases and increases
(c) decreases and decreases
(d) remain constant and decreases
147. The correct reason for smaller size of alkaline earth metals than that of alkali metal is that
(a) alkali metals have high value of nuclear charge than alkaline earth metal
(b) alkali metals have low value of nuclear charge than alkaline earth metal
(c) alkali metal has high value of screening constant than alkaline earth metals
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(d) Both (a) and (c)
148. Which of the following order is correct regarding electropositive character of alkaline earth
metals?
(a) Be < Mg > Ca < Sr < Ra
(b) Be > Mg > Ca > Sr > Ba
(c) Be < Mg < Ca < Sr < Ba
(d) None of the above
149. Assertion (A) Ba, Ca and Sr produces individual characteristic colour to flame test.
Reason (R) This is due to excitation of loosely held electrons from outermost orbit to excited state
of orbital.
(a) Both A and R are correct; R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are correct; R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is correct; R is incorrect
(d) R is correct; A is incorrect
150. Property of the alkaline earth metals that increases with their atomic number
(a) solubility of their hydroxides in water
(b) solubility of their sulphates in water
(c) ionisation energy
(d) electronegativity

۩ General characteristics of compounds of alkaline Earth Metals

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151. Assertion (A) Compounds of alkaline earth metal is less ionic than the compounds of alkali
metals.
Reason (R) This is due to small size and increased nuclear charge of alkaline earth metals.
(a) Both A and R are correct; R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are correct: R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is correct; R is incorrect
(d) R is correct; A is incorrect
152. Oxides and other compounds of beryllium and magnesium are MIC than those of rest heavier
large sized atom.
Here, X refers to
(a) more ionic (b) more covalent
(c) less covalent (d) None of these
153. Which of the following has not rock salt type structure?
(a) MgO (b) BeO (c) BaO (d) CaO
154. Which of the following is correct regarding BeO?
(a) BeO is essentially covalent in nature
(b) BeO has high value of enthalpy of formation
(c) BeO is thermally very stabie
(d) All the above are correct
155. Which of die following is amphoteric?
(a) BeO (b) CaO (c) MgO (d) SrO
156. Metals form basic hydroxides. 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
Cl Cl Cl
Be Be Be
Cl Cl
157. Cl
Choose the correct statements regarding above structure.
I. This structure is acceptable at vapour phase.
II. Above 1200 K it dissociates into linear polymer.
III. This structure is acceptable only at very low temperatures
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(a) l and III and are correct
(b) l and II are correct
(c) All are correct
(d) No one is correct
158. Assertion (A) Fluorides are less soluble than chlorides.
Reason (R) This is due to less hydration energy of fluoride.
(a) Both A and R are correct; R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are correct; R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is correct: R is incorrect
(d) R is correct; A is incorrect
159. Which of the following is/ are correct statement(s) regarding carbonates of alkaline earth metal?
I. They are thermally unstable.
II. They are insoluble in water.
III. They cannot be precipitated by adding sodium or ammonium carbonate.
IV. Beryllium carbonate is thermally unstable.
(a) I, II and III are correct (b) II and IV are correct
(c) I, II and IV are correct (d) AII are correct
160. Which of the carbonates given below is unstable in air and kept in CO 2 atmosphere to avoid
decomposition?
(a) BeCO3 (b) MgCO3
(c) CaCO3 (d) BaCO3
161. Assertion (A) BeSO4 and MgSO4 are readily soluble in water.
2+ 2+
Reason (R) This is due to greater hydration enthalpies of Be and Mg ions which overcome the
lattice enthalpy factor.
(a) Both A and R are correct; R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are correct; R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is correct; R is incorrect
(d) R is correct; A is incorrect
162. Nitrates of alkaline earth metal can be prepared by dissolution of ...A... in dilute nitric acid.
Here, A refers to
(a) hydroxide of alkaline earth metal
(b) oxides of alkaline earth metal
(c) carbonates of alkaline earth metal
(d) All of the above
163. Choose the incorrect statement(s).
(a) Nitrate of magnesium crystallises with six water molecules
(b) Barium nitrate is crystallises in anhydrous condition
(c) Nitrates of alkaline earth metal decomposes on heating to produce monoxide
(d) Barium sulphate is highly soluble in water
164. Choose the correct statement(s) in following regarding compounds of alkaline earth metals.
I. Solubility of sulphates of Ca to Ba decreases progressively.
II. Solubility of carbonates in water increases top to bottom in a group.
III. Hydrate forming tendency of alkaline earth metal decreases top to bottom.
(a) I and II are correct
(b) II and III are correct
(c) I and III are correct
(d) AII are correct
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165. Amphoteric hydroxides react with both alkalies and acids. Which of the following group II metal
hydroxides is soluble in sodium hydroxide?
(a) Be(OH)2 (b) Mg(OH)2 (c) Ca(OH)2 (d) Ba(OH)2
166. Some of group II metal halides are covalent and soluble in organic solvents. Among the
following metal halides, the one which is soluble in ethanol is
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(a) BeCl2 (b)MgCl2 (c) CaCl2 (d) SrCl2
167. Beryllium and aluminium exhibit many properties which are similar but the two elements differ
in
(a) exhibiting maximum covalency in compounds
(b) forming polymeric hydrides
(c) forming covalent halides
(d) exhibiting amphoteric nature in their oxides
168. Which one of the following processes will produce hard water?
(a) Saturation of water with CaCO3
(b) Saturation of water with MgCO3
(c) Saturation of water with CaSO4
(d) Addition of Na2SO4 to water
169. The substance not likely to contain CaCO3, is
(a) a marble statue (b) calcined gypsum
(c) sea shells (d) dolomite
170. Which of the following alkaline earth metals s p ate as hydration enthalpy higher than the lattice
enthalpy?
(a) CaSO4 (b) BeSO4 (c) BaSO4 (d) SrSO4
171. Which of the following carbonates is most stable?
(a) MgCO3 (b) CaCO3 (c) SrCO3 (d) BaCO3

۩ Anomalous Behaviour of Baryllium

Level-1
172. Assertion (A) Compounds of beryllium is largely covalent and get hydrolysed easily.
Reason (R) This is due to high value of ionisation value and small size.
(a) Both A and R are correct; R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are correct; R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A IS correct; R is incorrect
(d) R is correct: A is incorrect
173. Beryllium does not exhibit coordination number more than 4 as in its valence shell these are
only 4 orbitals. The remaining members of the group can have a coordination number ...X... by
making use of …Y... .
Here, X and Y refer to
(a) 6.d-orbital (b) 4.p-orbita|
(c) 6. f-orbital (d) None of these
174. Assertion (A) Beryllium and aluminium show diagonal relationship.
Reason (R) This is due to exactly same charge/radius ratio.
(a) Both A and R are correct; R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are correct; R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is correct; R is incorrect
(d) R is correct; A is incorrect
175. Assertion (A) Beryllium is not readily attacked by acid.
Reason (R) This is because of iaresence of hydroxide film over surface of metal.
(a) Both A and R are correct; R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Bah A and R are correct: R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is correct; R is incorrect
(d) R is correct; A is incorrect
176. The chlorides of both beryllium and aluminium are soluble in ...X... solvent and are Y...
Here X and Y are
(a) aqueous, Lewis base (b) aprotic, amphoteric
(c) organic, Lewis acid (d) organic, Lewis base
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177. The correct reason of expanded coordination number of alkaline earth metal other than
beryllium is due to
(a) presence of vacant p-orbital
(b) presence of vacant d-orbital
(c) presence of vacant f orbital in some cases
(d) All of the above
178. Oxide of element having only Y neutrons in …A… in nature.
Here, A refers to
(a) acidic (b) basic
(c) neutral (d) amphoteric

۩ Some Important Compounds of Calcium

► Level-1
179. Calcium oxide is prepared by heating ...A... in a ...B... at 1070-1270 K. Here, A and B refer to
(a) CaCO3, Castner-Kellner cell
(b) CaCO3, rotary kiln
(c) Ca(HCO3)2 rotary kiln
(d) Ca(HCO3)2, Castner-Kellner cell
180. Which of the following statement(s) is/ are correct regarding oxide of calcium?
(a) it is a white amorphous solid
(b) It has melting point of 2870 K
(c) It absorbs moisture and CO2 from atmosphere
(d) All the above are correct
181. The addition of limited amount of water breaks the lump of lime. This process is called
(a) electrolysis of lime (b) hydrolysis of lime
(c) staking of time (d) None of these
182. Quick lime slaked with soda gives
(a) solid sodalime (b) slaked lime
(c) plaster of Paris (d) None of these
183. Which of the following is the use of quick lime?
(a) It is used in the manufacture of sodium carbonate from caustic soda
(b) It is an important primary material for manufacturing of cement
(c) it is employed in the purification of sugar and manufacturing of dyestuff
(d) All of the above
184. Suspension of slaked lime in water is known as
(a) lime water (b) quick lime
(c) milk of lime (d) aqueous solution of slaked lime
185. Milk of lime reacts with chlorine to form ...A… a constituent of …B… . Here, A and B refer to
(a) hypochlorite, cement
(b) hypochlorite, bleaching powder
(c) hypochlorous. bleaching powder
(d) hypochlorous cement
186. Which of the following statements is true about Ca(OH)2?
(a) It is used in the preparation of bleaching powder
(b) It is a light blue solid
(c) It does not possess disinfectant property
(d) It is used in the manufacture of cement
187. Calcium carbonate can be prepared by passing carbon dioxide through …A... or by the addition
of sodium carbonate to ...B… . Here, A and B refer to
(a) slaked lime, calcium chloride
(b) calcium chloride, slacked lime
(c) quick lime, calcium chloride
(d) calcium chloride, quick lime
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188. ...A... along with ...B... is used as a flux in the extraction of metals. Here, A and B refer to
(a) Calcium carbonate, strontium carbonate
(b) Magnesium carbonate, calcium carbonate
(c) Calcium carbonate. magnesium carbonate
(d) None of the above
189. Dead burnt plaster is
(a) CaSO4 (b) CaSO4. H2O
(c) CaSO4.H2O (d) CaSO4.2H2O
190. Molecular formula of plaster of Paris is
(a) CaSO4 (b) CaSO4. H2O
(c) CaSO4.2H2O (d) None of these
191. By adding gpysum to cement
(a) setting time of cement become less
(b) setting of cement increases
(c) colour cement become light
(d) shining surface is obtained
192. Percentage of CaO present in Portland cement in
(a) 50-60% (b) 70-80% (c) 20% (d) 40%
193. Which of the following is not an use of plaster of Paris?
(a) As a disinfectant
(b) In dentistry and ornamental work
(c) Bone fracture and sprain
(d) Building industry
194. For a good quality of cement, ratio of silica (SiO 2) and alumina (Al2O3) should be
(a) 3 to 7 (b) 7 to 9
(c) 2.5 to 4 (d) None of these
195. For a good quality of cement, ratio of lime (CaO) to total of oxide of silicon (SiO 2) aluminium
(Al2O3) and iron (F e2O3) should be as close to
(a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 5
196. When clay and lime stone are strongly heated they produces
(a) cement clinker (b) gypsum
(c) Portland cement (d) tricalcium silicate
197. Which of the following is not an important ingredient present in Portland cement?
(a) Ca2SiO4 (b) Ca2SiO5
(c) Ca3Al2O3 (d) Ca3(PO4)3
198. Which of the following is incorrected matched?
Column-I Column-II
(a) Plaster of paris CaSO. H2O

(b) Gypsum
CaSO4.2H2O

(c) Dead burnt plaster

CaSO4

(d) Bleaching powder

CaOCl

199. Setting of cement occurs due to the presence of

(a) gypsum (b) cement clinker
(c) clay (d) All of the above
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200. Match the Column-I and Column-II and choose the correct option from the codes given below.
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Column-I Column-II
A. Quick lime 1. Ca(OH)2
B. Slaked lime 2. CaO
C. Bleaching powder 3.Ca(OCl)2
D. Plaster of Paris 4. CaSO4.H2O

A B C D
(a) 1 2 3 4
(b) 3 3 2 1
(c) 2 1 3 4
(d) 2 1 4 3
201. A chemical (A) is used for the preparation of washing soda to recover ammonia. When CO2 is
bubbled through an aqueous solution of A, the solution turns milky. It is used in white washing due
to disinfectant nature. What is the chemical formula of (A)?
(a) Ca(HCO3)2 (b) CaO
(c) Ca(OH)2 (d) CaCO3
202. Chemical clinker can be obtained by the reaction of
(a) clay and lime (b) lime and gypsum
(c) clay and Fe2O3 (d) All of these
203. ‘A’ is an important constituent of cement which is responsible for setting of cement. What is the
number of water of crystallisation present in ‘A’ ?
(a) 2 (b) 1 (c) 0 (d)

۩ Biological Importance of Mg and Ca

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204. Which of the following element a in most abundant in human body?
(a) Na (b) K (c) Ca (d) Mg
205. All enzyme that utilizes ATP in phosphate transfer require a cofactor i.e.,
(a) potassium (b) calcium
(c) sodium (d) magnesium
206. Which of the following elements is present in excess amount in human bones and teeth?
(a) Sodium (b) Potassium
(c) Calcium (d) Carbon
207. The main pigment for the absorption of light in plants is ...A... which contain ...B… . Here, A and
B refer to
(a) chlorophyll, Mg (b) chlorophyll, Mn
(c) chlorophyll, Ca (d) None of the above
208. Which of the following is not a biological function of calcium?
(a) Neuromuscular (b) Interneutronal transmission
(c) Blood coagulation (d) Interstitial fluidity control
209. Which of the following harmone(s) is/ are responsible for maintenance of calcium concentration
in plasma?
(a) Calcitonin (b) Parathyroid
(c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of the above
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210. Choose the incorrect statement among the following.
(a) Calcium present in bone is soluble
(b) Calcium present in the bane is rediposited
(c) Calcium present in bone Is inert
(d) Both (a) and (b) are incorrect
211. Which one of the following has magnesium?
(a) Vitamin B12 (b) Chlorophyll
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(c) Haemocyanin (d) Carbonic anhydrase
212. Select the correct statement(s).
2+
(a) Mg ions are necessary for the activation of phosphate transfer enzymes
(b) Mg is present in chlorophyll used in photosynthesis in green plants
+ +
(c) Operation of Na K pumps is biological
(d) All the above are correct statements
213. Which of the following is/are correct statement(s)?
(a) Ca3(PO4)2 is part of bones
(b) 3Ca3(PO4).CaF2 is part of enamel on teeth
2+
(c) Ca ions are important in blood clotting
(d) All of the above are correct

۩ Miscellaneous Questions
214. Which of the following choice is most correct regarding regular decrease in ionisation enthalpy
along the group?
(a) Increase in atomic number
(b) Increase in nuclear charge
(c) increase in atomic size
(d) Increase in atomic size overweigh the increase in nude charge
215. What is the atomic number of element present in the compound which is responsible for the
absorption of light of green leaves?
(a) 12 (b) 24 (c) 19 (d) 11
216. Thermal decomposition of ammonium tetrafluoro beryllate produces
(a) BeF2 (b) Be(NH4)2
(c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of these
217. Which of the following is correct property of hydroxides of alkaline earth metals which
increases top to bottom?
(a) Thermal stability (b) Basic character
(c) Solubility in water (d) All of the above
218. The solubility of metal halides depends on their nature, lattice enthalpy and hydration enthalpy
of the individual ions. Amongst fluorides of alkali metals, the lowest solubility of LiF in water is due
to
(a) ionic nature of lithium fluoride
(b) high lattice enthalpy
(c) high hydration enthalpy for lithium ion
(d) low ionisation enthalpy of lithium atom
219. Low solubility of LiF in water is due to ...X... and low solubility of CsI is due to …Y... . Here X and
Y refer to
(a) low lattice energy, high hydration energy
(b) low lattice energy, low lattice energy
(c) high lattice energy, low hydration energy
(d) tow hydration energy, high lattice energy
220. Which of the following is/ are correct statement(s) regarding preparation of cake and pastries?
I. Baking soda is used.
II. Caustic soda is used.
III. Baking soda is used because on heating it produces CO2 bubbles.
IV. Caustic soda is used because on heating it produces CO2 bubbles.
(a) I and IV are correct (b) I and III are correct
(c) II and III are correct (d) Only III is correct
221. Structure of compound obtained after dissolution of beryllium hydroxide and aluminium
hydroxide in the presence of sodium hydroxide solution produces two compound X and Y.
Hybridisation of X and Y are respectively
2 2 2 2
(a) sp and sp (b) sp and dsp
3 2 3 3
(c) sp and dsp (d) sp and sp
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222. Dehydration of hydrates of halides of calcium, barium and strontium i.e., CaCl 2.6H2O,
BaCl2 .2H2O, SrCl2 .2H2O, can be achieved by heating. These become wet on keeping in air.
Which of the following statements is correct about these halides?
(a) Act as dehydrating agent
(b) Can absorb moisture from air
(c) Tendency to form hydrate decreases from calcium to barium
(d) All of the above
223. Average composition of metal oxides in Portland cement in decreasing order is
(a) CaO > SiO2 > Al2O3 > MgO > Fe2O3
(b) CaO > Al2O3 > SiO2 > MgO > Fe2O3
(c) Al2O3 > CaO > SiO2 > MgO > Fe2O3
(d) CaO > MgO > SiO2 > Al2O3 > Fe2O3
224. Leblanc process is employed in the manufacture of
(a) baking soda (b) washing soda
(c) potash (d) plaster of Paris
225. Which of the following sequence of chemical reaction is correct?
(a) Na + O2  Na2O → NaCl → Na2CO3 → Na
(b) Na → Na2O → NaOH → NaCO3 → Na
(c) Na + H2O NaOH → NaCl → Na2CO3 → Na
(d) Na + H2O  NaOH → Na2CO3 → NaCl → Na + Cl
226. A substance which gives brick red flame and breaks down on heating to give oxygen and a
brown gas is
(a) magnesium nitrate (b) calcium nitrate
(c) barium nitrate (d) strontium nitrate
227 An inorganic compound (A) made up of two elements. Out of which one is the most
electropositive metal and one has maximum value of electron affinity. Which of the following is
correct regarding (A) ?
(a) (A) is a covalent solid
(b) (A) is soluble in organic solvent
(c) (A) has coordination number equal to six for each of its ions
(d) None of the above
228. Slaked lime on treatment with chlorine produces a compound, What is the oxidation state of
chlorine in product?
(a) +1 (b) -1
(c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of these
229. Gypsum on heating about 120°C forms a compound. What is the mass of water of crystallisation
in compound obtained?
(a) 18 (b) 36 (c) 42 (d) 9
230. The correct order of solubility of the sulphates of alkaline earth metals in water 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
231. Which of the following pair represents pair of amphoteric oxides?
(a) Al(OH)3.LiOH (b) Be(OH)2.Mg(OH)2
(c) B(OH)3. Be(OH)2 (d) Be(OH)2. Zn(OH)2
232. The product recycled during Solvay process is/are
(a) CO2 (b) NH3
(c) Both (a) and (b) (d) NaCI
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233. When slaked lime is treated with chlorine gas it produces an inorganic compound (A) which
when treated with sulphuric acid produces an acid (B). What will be (A) and molecular mass of (B)
respectively?
(a) CaCl2 and 38.5 (b) CaCl2 and 52.5
(c) CaOCl2 and 52.5 (d) CaOCl2 and 38.5
234. Which of the following trend is correct regarding reactivity of alkali metal oxide?
(a) Li2O < Na2O < K2O < Rb2O < Cs2O
(b) Li2O > Na2O > K2O > Rb2O > Cs2O
(c) Li2O < Cs2O < K2O < Rb2O < Na2O
(d) Na2O < K2O < Li2O < Rb2O < Cs2O
235. Which of the following does not undergo disproportionation reaction?
(a) Li2O (b) K2O (c) Na2O (d) All of these
236. Which of the following on reaction with oxygen produces paramagnetic oxide?
(a) K (b) Na (c) Be (d) Li
237. The decomposition temperature is maximum for
(a) MgCO3 (b) CaCO3
(c) BaCO3 (d) SrCO3
238. Which of the following represent correct composition of sorel’s cement?
(a) Portland cement + MgO
(b) CaSiO3.MgCO3
(c) MgCl2.CaSiO3
(d) MgCl2.5MgO.xH2O
239. Which of the following metal salt has highest conductivity m aqueous medium?
+ + + +
(a) Li (b) CS (c) Na (d) K
240. Solvay process is not used to prepare KHCO 3. Which of the following reaction will produce
KHCO3?
(a) KHSO4 + KCl 
(b) Magnesia process
(c) KNO3 + H2O
(d) Calcium carbonate and silver chloride
241. In case of alkali metals, the covalent character decreases in the order
(a) MI > MBr > MCI > MI
(b) MCI > Ml > MBr > MF
(c) MF > MCI > MBr > MI
(d) MF > MCI > Ml > MBr
242. Correct order of thermal stability of K2CO3, CaCO3, MgCO3 and BeCO3 is
(a) BeCO3 < MgCO3 < CaCO3 < K2CO3
(b) K2CO3 < MgCO3 < CaCO3 < BeCO3
(c) MgCO3 < BeCO3 < CaCO3 < K2CO3
(d) BeCO3 < MgCO3 < K2CO3 < CaCO3
243. Borade of an element, whose mass number is just double of atomic number and contains 12
neutrons produces [X] on treatment with acid.
Here, [X] is
(a) B2O3 (b) MgB2O4
(c) B4H10 (d) MgB4. H10
244. Which of the following is incorrectly matched?
Column-I Column-II
(a) Pearl ash 1. Not prepared by Solvay process
(b) Calcitonin and parathyroid 2. Control Ca extent in plasma
(c) K and Na 3. Present in interstitial fluid
(d) BeF2 4. Soluble in water