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If alkali metals are allowed to react with concentrated liquid ammonia solvated electrons associate to form electron-pairs and paramagnetic character Increases.

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Important Questions on The s-Block Elements

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Sodium metal on dissolution in liquid ammonia gives a deep blue solution due to the formation of:
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Which one among the following metals is the weakest reducing agent?
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Identify the weakest oxidizing agent among the following
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A s-block element (M) reacts with oxygen to form an oxide of the formula MO2. The oxide is pale yellow in colour and paramagnetic. The element (M) is:
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On combustion of Li, Na and K in excess of air, the major oxides formed, respectively, are:
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The number of alkali metal(s), from Li, K, Cs, Rb having ionization enthalpy greater than 400 kJ mol-1 and forming stable super oxide is
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Choose the correct order of density of the alkali metals
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Assertion (A): K, Rb and Cs form superoxides
Reason (R): The stability of superoxides increases form K to Cs due to decrease in lattice energy.
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Which one of the following options is correct pertaining to the below transformations?
Na+NH3l Coloured solution  on standing X+Y
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The correct order of mobility of alkali metal ions in aqueous solution is-
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When sodium Na metal is dissolved in liquid ammonia NH3, it imparts a blue colour to the solution. This blue coloration is due to:
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The hottest region of Bunsen flame shown in the figure below is:


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The correct order of conductivity of ions in water is:
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The metal that forms nitride by reacting directly with N2 of air is:
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A metal on combustion in excess air forms X . X upon hydrolysis with water yields H2O2 and O2 along with another product. The metal is:
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Identify the correct statements about alkali metals.

A. The order of standard reduction potential (M+ | M) for alkali metal ions is Na > Rb > Li.

B. CsI is highly soluble in water.

C. Lithium carbonate is highly stable to heat.

D. Potassium dissolved in concentrated liquid ammonia is blue and paramagnetic.

E. All alkali metal hydrides are ionic solids.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below

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Dihydrogen is liberated when water reacts with
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Name a nitrate that does not yield corresponding metal oxide, nitrogen dioxide on heating.