Physical Properties of Group 1 and 2 Elements

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Physical Properties of Group 1 and 2 Elements: Overview

This topic discusses the physical properties of Group 1 and Group 2 elements in detail. It will also list some facts about these elements.

Important Questions on Physical Properties of Group 1 and 2 Elements

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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R:

Assertion A: Metallic sodium dissolves in liquid ammonia giving a deep blue solution, which is paramagnetic.
Reasons R: The deep blue solution is due to the formation of amide.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Given below are two statements: One is labelled as
Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A: Sodium is about 30 times as abundant as potassium in the oceans.
Reason R: Potassium is bigger in size than sodium.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

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The density of alkali metals is in the order

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Alkali metal from the following with least melting point is

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The standard electrode potential of M+/M in aqueous solution does not depend on

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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

Assertion A : The energy required to form Mg2+from Mg is much higher than that required to produce Mg+

Reason R:Mg2+ is small ion and carry more charge than Mg+

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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Density of Group-1 metals follow the order:

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Which alkali metal has the lowest melting point?

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The increasing order of metallic character is given as :

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Which of the following elements is more reactive from the given?

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The increasing order of EM+/M0 values of alkali metals is

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In which of the following the size difference is maximum?

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Discuss the trend of electronegativity in alkaline earth metals.

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The first ionisation enthalpies of the alkaline earth metals are higher than that of alkali metals but second ionisation enthalpies are smaller than alkali metals.

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The first ionisation enthalpies of the alkaline earth metals are higher than that of alkali metals but second ionisation enthalpies are smaller, why?

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Discuss the reducing potential of the alkaline earth metals.

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Why do magnesium has the highest density than calcium?

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Which is the largest alkaline earth metal ion?