Important Compounds of Group 14 Elements

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Important Compounds of Group 14 Elements: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Important Compounds of Group 14 Elements, Carbon Monoxide, Important Compounds of Tin & Important Compounds of Lead etc.

Important Questions on Important Compounds of Group 14 Elements

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In curing cement plasters water is sprinkled from time to time. This helps in

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Match the following columns and choose the correct options from the codes given below

  Column -I   Column-II
A A poisonous gas 1 Phosgene
B Abrasive 2 White lead
C An ore of tin 3 Casseterite
D A white pigment 4 Diamond

 

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An inorganic salt(S) reacts with BaCl2 solution to produce ppt. P which is insoluble in dil. HCl. Acidified green coloured aqueous solution of salt (S) is converted to yellow on long exposure of air, on bubbling H2S in yellow solution elemental sulphur is produced.
Select CORRECT for given reactions.

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Which of the following covalent bond(s) is/are present in silicates?

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The chlorination of silicon produces silicon tetrachloride.

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Silicon tetrachloride is prepared by _____ of various silicon compounds such as ferrosilicon, silicon carbide, or mixtures of silicon dioxide and carbon.

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The chlorination of silicon produces _____.

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Write the chemical reaction of preparation of silicon tetrachloride.

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An example of pyrosilicate is

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Give an example of Pyrosilicate.

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Identify the number of oxygen atoms shared per SiO44- unit in pyrosilicate.

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Calculate the general formula of a basic unit of pyrosilicates from its structure.

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Chemically zeolites are________

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Why is silicon classified as metalloids? 

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The oxide used to prepare soft drinks is CO2.

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For prevention of rusting of iron, which is used in paints?

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Why are silicates neutral in nature? On what basis they are classified into different classes?

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What are zeolites? Give their one application.