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Mg in the form of Mg2+ exist but Na as Na2+ does not exist. Explain.

Important Questions on Elements of Group 1 and Group 2

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Ion having highest hydration enthalpy among the given alkaline earth metal ions is:
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s-block element which cannot be qualitatively confirmed by the flame test is
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In the flame test of a mixture of salts, a green flame with blue centre was observed. Which one of the following cations may be present?
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A piece of Mg ribbon is heated to redness in nitrogen atmosphere and the treated with water. The gas evolved is
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Which one of the following oxide dissolves in both hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide?
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Which one of the following alkaline earth metal ions has the highest ionic mobility in its aqueous solution?
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Magnesium is burnt in the air to form A and B. When B is hydrolyzed, C and D are formed. D is the reactant in the manufacture of nitric acid by Ostwald's process. What is C ?
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The pair of s-block metals, which gives crimson colour to the flame is:
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Match list-I with list-II :

       
(a) Be (i) Treatment of cancer
(b) Mg (ii) Extraction of metals
(c) Ca (iii) Incendiary bombs and signals
(d) Ra (iv) Windows of X-ray tubes
    (v) Bearings for motor engines.

Choose the most appropriate answer, the option given below :

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Valence shell electronic configuration of fourth element of group- 2 in periodic table is
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Match List-I with List-II

  List-I   List-II
(a) Ca(OCl)2 (i) Antacid
(b) CaSO4·12H2O (ii) Cement
(c) CaO (iii) Bleach
(d) CaCO3 (iv) Plaster of paris

Choose the most appropriate answer from the

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Consider the following ionization enthalpies of two elements 'A' and 'B'.
 
Element Ionization enthalphy kJ/mol
  1st 2nd 3rd
A 899 1757 14847
B 737 1450 7731


Which of the following statements is correct?
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A metal 'M' readily gives MSO4, which is soluble in water. It forms its oxide M0 which is amphoteric. It forms an insoluble hydroxide M(OH)2, which is soluble in NaOH solution. The M is
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The alkaline earth metal nitrate that does not crystallise with molecules is:
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Match List-I with List-II

 

List - I

(Elements)

 

List - II

(Properties)

(a) Ba (i) Organic solvent soluble compounds
(b) Ca (ii) Outer electronic configuration 6 s2
(c) Li (iii) Oxalate insoluble in water
(d) Na (iv) Formation of very strong monoacidic base

Choose the correct answer from the options given below: