Dr. S.N. DHAWAN, Dr. S.C.KHETERPAL and, P.N.KAPIL Solutions for Chapter: s-Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals), Exercise 1: TEST YOUR GRIP

The drying agent which absorbs carbon dioxide and reacts violently with water is.

One mole of magnesium nitride on reaction with an excess of water gives:

Plaster of Paris is hardened by.

The name of the alkali metal which gives golden yellow colour in the flame test is _____.

The bicarbonate of alkali metal which does not exist in the solid-state is _____.

Lithium and $\mathrm{Mg}$ show _____ relationship.

The alkaline earth metal which shows coordination number four in its complexes is _____.

Name the oxide of alkaline earth metal which is covalent and insoluble in water _____ (Beryllium oxide/ Magnesium oxide).