General Characteristics of the Compounds of the Alkali Metals
General Characteristics of the Compounds of the Alkali Metals: Overview
In this topic, we will learn the general characteristics of the compounds of the alkali metals. It covers oxides, hydroxides, halides and salts of oxo-acids.
Important Questions on General Characteristics of the Compounds of the Alkali Metals
Bulk of carbon dioxide (CO2) released from body tissues into the blood is present as

Hydrolysis of sodium peroxide with hot water is an example of an exothermic reaction.

Hydrolysis of sodium peroxide with hot water is an example of an endothermic reaction.

Give the chemical reaction that shows the hydrolysis of peroxides alkali metal with cold water.

Give the chemical reaction that shows the hydrolysis of a peroxides alkali metal with hot water.

Complete the given reaction.

Alkali metals readily react with water to form hydroxides and _____ gas.

Give the chemical reaction between the alkali metal with the water.

In hydrolysis, the alkali metal superoxides act as _____.

Metal superoxides react with water forming metal hydroxides, _____ and oxygen gas.

In hydrolysis, the alkali metal superoxides act as bronsted base.

Which of the following compound will liberate oxygen when react with ice-cold water?

Explain the chemical reaction between metal superoxide and water?

The sulphates of alkali metals are not soluble in water.

Define the thermal stability and give some reactions that show thermal stability of sulphates in alkali metals?

The sulphates of _____ metals and alkaline earth metals are all thermally stable.

Explain the solubility and compare of sulphates of alkali metals?

Explain the solubility of halides of alkali metals?

LiF is insoluble in water due to its high lattice energy as compared to _____ energy.

The low solubility of LiF in water is due to its high lattice enthalpy.
