Compounds of the Alkaline Earth Metals
Compounds of the Alkaline Earth Metals: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Gypsum, Plaster of Paris, Calcium Hydroxide, Lime Water, Slaked Lime, Calcium Oxide, Quick Lime, Uses of Plaster of Paris, Calcium Sulphate, Uses of Calcium Oxide, Uses of Calcium Hydroxide and, Milk of Lime
Important Questions on Compounds of the Alkaline Earth Metals
The solubility of gypsum in water increases with increase in pressure.

The solubility of gypsum in water increases with _____ of pressure.

The solubility of gypsum in water decreases with _____ the temperature.

Beryllium does not form peroxides due to its very small size and high polarizing power of beryllium cation.

Among the alkaline-earth metals, _____ does not form peroxide due to its smaller size.

Beryllium does not form peroxides due to its smaller _____.

The solubility of gypsum in water deceases with increase in temperature.

Beryllium can not form peroxides.

Discuss the solubility of gypsum in water.

Why do beryllium not form peroxides?

Explain the solubility of calcium hydroxide in water.

Why calcium oxide is used for the purification of sugar?

How can sodium carbonate be formed by the reaction of calcium oxide?

Why does Beryllium not react with water?

State the physical state of calcium hydroxide at room temperature.

What is the melting point of calcium oxide?

Calcium hydroxide is a yellow granular solid.

Identify the product, when calcium oxide absorbs moisture of air.

Write the reaction of calcium oxide with water.

Explain the process of slaking of lime.
