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is the most soluble halide(In alkali metal) of potassium due to its lowest lattice energy.

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Important Questions on The s-Block Elements

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Which one among the following metals is the weakest reducing agent?
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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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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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Which of the following salt would give SO2 with hot and dil H2SO4 and also decolourises Br2 water?
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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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On strong heating, the nitrate of which metal does not produce nitrogen dioxide?
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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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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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Name a nitrate that does not yield corresponding metal oxide, nitrogen dioxide on heating.
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Represent the union of two sets by Venn diagram for each of the following.

X={x | x is a prime number between 80 and 100}

Y={y | y is an odd number between 90 and 100}

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Solutions of alkali metals in liquid ammonia at –33o C conduct electricity without chemical reaction at the electrodes. Hence, conductivity should :
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Which of the following is the correct order of stability for the given superoxides?
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  K O 2 (potassium super oxide) is used in oxygen cylinders in space and submarines because it.