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Compare the alkali metals and alkaline earth metals with respect to ionization enthalpy, basicity of oxides and solubility of hydroxides.     

Important Questions on The S-block Elements

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Chemistry Part II Textbook for Class XI>Chapter 3 - The S-block Elements>EXERCISES>Q 10.7
In what ways lithium shows similarities to magnesium in its chemical behaviour?        
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Chemistry Part II Textbook for Class XI>Chapter 3 - The S-block Elements>EXERCISES>Q 10.8
Explain why alkali and alkaline earth metals cannot be obtained by chemical reduction methods ?         
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Chemistry Part II Textbook for Class XI>Chapter 3 - The S-block Elements>EXERCISES>Q 10.9
Why are potassium and caesium, rather than lithium, used in photoelectric cells ?          
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Chemistry Part II Textbook for Class XI>Chapter 3 - The S-block Elements>EXERCISES>Q 10.1
When an alkali metal dissolves in liquid ammonia the solution can acquire different colours. Explain the reasons for this type of colour change.        
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Chemistry Part II Textbook for Class XI>Chapter 3 - The S-block Elements>EXERCISES>Q 10.11
Beryllium and magnesium do not give colour to flame whereas other alkaline earth metals do so. Why?         
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Chemistry Part II Textbook for Class XI>Chapter 3 - The S-block Elements>EXERCISES>Q 10.12
Discuss the various reactions that occur in the Solvay process.         
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Chemistry Part II Textbook for Class XI>Chapter 3 - The S-block Elements>EXERCISES>Q 10.13
Potassium carbonate cannot be prepared by Solvay process. Why?      
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Chemistry Part II Textbook for Class XI>Chapter 3 - The S-block Elements>EXERCISES>Q 10.14
Why is Li2CO3 decomposed at a lower temperature whereas Na2CO3 at higher temperature?