CHEMISTRY

CHAPTER : s-Block Elements

Objective Questions I [Only one correct option]
1.

The temporary hardness of water is due to calcium

bicarbonate can be removed by adding
(1979, 1M)

a) CaCO3
2.

3.

4.

b) Ca(OH)2

c) CaCl2

Calcium is obtained by
a) electrolysis of molten CaCl2
b) electrolysis of solution of CaCl2 in water
c) reduction of CaCl2 with carbon
d) roasting of limestone

(1996, 1M)

14.

A dilute aqueous solution of Na2SO4 is electrolysed using

platinum electrodes. The products at the anode and cathode
are respectively
(1996, 1M)
a) O2, H2
b) S2O82, Na
c) O2, Na
d) S2O82, H2

15.

A sodium salt of an unknown anion when treated with

MgCl2 gives white precipitate only on boiling. The anion is
(2004, 1M)

(1983, 1M)

a) SO42

(1985,

1.

(1985, 1M)

b) Na2O2

c) MnO2

d) TiO2

7.

Nitrogen dioxide cannot be obtained by heating (1985, 1M)

a) KNO3
b) Pb(NO3)2
c) Cu(NO3)2
d) AgNO3

8.

A solution of sodium sulphate in water is electrolysed

using inert electrodes. The products at cathode and anode are
respectively
(1987, 1M)
a) H2, O2
b) O2, H2
c) O2, Na
d) O2, SO2
The metallic lustre exhibited by sodium metal is explained

9.

2.

(1987, 1M)

10.

11.

12.

The oxidation state of the most electronegative element in

the products of the reaction, BaO2 with dil. H2SO4 are (1991, 1M)
a) 0 and 1 b) 1 and 2
c) 2 and 0
d) 2 and 1
The species that do not contain peroxide ions, is (1992, 1M)
a) PbO2
b) H2O2
c) SrO2
d) BaO2
Hydrolysis of one mole of peroxodisulphuric acid produces
a) two moles of sulphuric acid
(1996, 1M)
b) two moles of peroxomono sulphuric acid
c) one mole of sulphuric acid and one mole of peroxomono
sulphuric acid

When zeolite, which is hydrated sodium aluminium

silicate, is treated with hard water, the sodium ions are
exchanged with
(1990, 1M)

a) H+ ions
d) Mg2+ ions
3.

by
a) diffusion of sodium ions
b) oscillation of loose electron
c) excitation of free protons
d) existence of body centred cubic lattice

Sodium sulphate is soluble in water, whereas barium

sulphate is sparingly soluble because
(1989,
a) the hydration energy of sodium sulphate is more than its
lattice energy
b) the lattice energy of barium sulphate is more than its
hydration energy
c) the lattice energy has no role to play in solubility
d) the hydration energy of sodium sulphate is less than its
lattice energy

is
a) PbO2

c) CO32 d) NO3

1M)

b) CuSO4 . 5H2O
d) Na2SO4 . 10H2O

The oxide that gives H2O2 on treatment with a dilute acid

6.

b) HCO3

Objective Questions II [One or more than one correct option]

1M)

a) MgSO4 . 7H2O
c) FeSO4 . 7H2O

The following compounds have been arranged in order of

their increasing thermal stabilities. Identify the correct order.
K2CO3 (I), MgCO3(II), CaCO3 (III), BeCO3(IV)
a) I < II < III < IV
b) IV < II < III < I
c) IV < II < I < III
d) II < IV < III < I

(1980, 1M)

Molecular formula of Glaubers salt is

5.

13.

d) HCl

A solution of sodium metal in liquid ammonia is strongly

reducing due to the presence of
(1981, 1M)
a) sodium atoms
b) sodium hydride
c) sodium amide
d) solvated electrons
Heavy water is
a) H2O18
b) water obtained by repeated distillation
c) D2O
d) water at 4oC

d) one mole of sulphuric acid, one mole of peroxomono

sulphuric acid and one mole of hydrogen peroxide

b) Ca2+ ions
e) OH ions

c) SO42 ions

The material used in solar cells contains

a) Cs
b) Si
c) Sn

(1993, 1M)

d) Ti

Highly pure dilute solution of sodium in liquid ammonia

4.

(1998, 1M)

a) shows blue colour

b) exhibits electrical conductivity
c) produces sodium amide
d) produces hydrogen gas
Sodium nitrate decomposes above = 800oC to give

5.

(1998,

1M)

a) N2
6.

b) O2

c) NO2

d) Na2O

MgSO4 on reaction with NH4OH and Na2HPO4 forms a

white crystalline precipitate. What is its formula?
(2006,
1M)

a) Mg(NH4)PO4
c) MgCl2 . MgSO4

b) Mg3(PO4)3
d) MgSO4

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7.

The compound(s) formed upon combustion of sodium

metal in excess air is (are)
(2007,

1.

Water is a liquid, while H 2S is a gas at ordinary

temperature. Explain. (1978)

2.

Sodium carbonate is prepared by Solvay process but the

same process is not extended to the manufacture of potassium
carbonate, explain. (1981)

3.

Give reason in one or two sentences for the following

H2O2 is a better oxidizing agent than H2O.(1986)

4.

Arrange the following in increasing order of basic strength

:
MgO, SrO, K2O, NiO, Cs2O (1991)

5.

Complete and balance the following chemical reaction

Anhydrous potassium nitrate is heated with excess of metallic
potassium (1992)
KNO3(s) + K(s) +

6.

Calcium burns in nitrogen to produce a white powder

which dissolves in sufficient water to produce a gas A and an
alkaline solution. The solution on exposure to air produces a
thin solid layer of B on the surface. Identify the compounds A
and B. (1996)

7.

Element A burns in nitrogen to given an ionic compound

B. Compound B reacts with water to give C and D. A solution
of C becomes milky on bubbling carbon dioxide gas. Identify
A, B, C and D. (1997)

8.

The crystalline salts of alkaline earth metals contain more

water of crystallization than the corresponding alkali metal
salts. Why?(1997)

9.

Hydrogen peroxide acts both as an oxidizing and as a

reducing agent in alkaline solution towards certain first row
transition metal ions. Illustrate both these properties of H 2O2
using chemical equation. (1998)

10.

A white solid is ether Na2O or Na2O2. A piece of red litmus

paper turns white when it is dipped into a freshly made
aqueous solution of the white solid.(1999)
i. Identify the substance and explain with balanced equation.
ii. Explain what would happen to the red litmus if the white
solid were the other compound.

11.

Give reasons for the following in one or two sentences

only BeCl2 can be easily hydrolysed. (1999)

12.

Identify (X)in the following synthetic scheme and write

their structures. (2001)

1M)

a) Na2O2
8.

b) Na2O

c) NaO2

d) NaOH

The reagent(s) used for softening the temporary hardness

of water is(are)
(2010, 1M)
a) Ca3(PO4)2
b) Ca(OH)2
c) Na2CO3
d) NaOCl

Assertion and Reason

Read the following questions and answer as per the direction given
below:
a. Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true and Statement
2 is the correct explanation for statement 1.
b. Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true but Statement
2 is not the correct explanation for statement 1.
c. Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false.
d. Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true.
1.

Statement I : The alkali metal can form ionic hydrides

which contain the hydride ion, H.
Statement II : The alkali metals have low electro negativity,
their hydrides conduct electricity when fused and liberate
hydrogen gas at the anode.
(1994, 1M)

2.

Statement I : LiCl is predominantly a covalent compound.

Statement II : Electronegativity difference between Li and Cl
is too small.
(1998, 1M)

3.

Statement I : Alkali metals dissolve in liquid ammonia to

give blue solutions.
Statement II : Alkali metal in liquid ammonia give solvated
species of the type [M(NH3)n] + (M = alkali metals). (2007, 1M)

Fill in the Blanks

1.

Iodine reacts with hot NaOH solution. The products are

NaI and
(1980,
1M)

2.

Anhydrous MgCl2 is obtained by heating the hydrated salt

with (1980)

3.

The adsorption of hydrogen by palladium is commonly

known as (1983)

4.

Sodium dissolved in liquid ammonia conducts electricity

because of (1985)

5.

Hydrogen gas is liberated by the action of aluminium with

concentrated solution of(1987)

True / False
1.
2.

Ba C O3 + H2SO4 X (gas) (C* denotes C14)

MgCl2 . 6H2O on heating gives anhydrous MgCl2. (1982)

Sodium when burnt in excess of oxygen gives sodium
oxide. (1987)

Subjective Questions
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