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Potassium metal is commercially prepared by the reduction of molten with metallic sodium at . This method is based upon the following principles:
(a)Sodium is more reactive than potassium at this temperature.
(b)Potassium, being more volatile, distills off thus shifting the reaction forward
(c)Sodium prefers to bind to chloride ions in preference to potassium ions
(d)Potassium and sodium form an alloy at this temperature

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Important Questions on s-Block Group 1 (Alkali Metals)
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Which of the following statements is correct for .

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The metallic luster exhibited by sodium is explained by

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The aqueous solutions of lithium salts are poor conductor of electricity rather than other alkali metals because of

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The alkali metals have low melting point. Which of the following alkali metal is expected to melt if the room temperature rises to .

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Alkali metals react with water vigorously to form hydroxides and dihydrogen. Which of the following alkali metals reacts with water least vigorously?

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The reducing power of a metal depends on various factors. Suggest the factor which makes , the strongest reducing agent in aqueous solution.

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Which monoxide of alkali metals is slowly hydrolysed?

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The relative thermal stabilities of alkali metal halides are such that
