s-Block Elements Important MCQs*

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Question:   From NCERT NEET2021 

Among the following alkaline earth metal halides,

 one which is covalent and soluble in organic solvents is:

1. Magnesium chloride

2. Beryllium chloride

3. Calcium chloride

4. Strontium chloride

Subtopic:  Chemical Properties |


 Answer  

2

Because of small size ,  has the highest polarising power and

 hence has the highest covalent character and is thus soluble in organic solvents .



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Question:   From NCERT NEET 2021  

The structures of beryllium chloride in solid state and vapour phase, are :

1. Dimer and Linear, respectively.

2. Chain in both.

3. Chain and dimer, respectively.

4. Linear in both.

Subtopic:  Reasoning Questions |


 Answer  

3



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Question:   From NCERT NEET2020 

HCl was passed through a solution of CaCl2, MgCl2 and NaCl. Compound(s) that gets crystallise is -

1. Only NaCl

2. Only MgCl2

3. NaCl, MgCl2 and CaCl2

4. Both MgCl2 and CaCl2

Subtopic:  Reasoning Questions |Equillibrium Common ion effect

 Answer  

1

When  is passed through the mixture  ion concentration increases.

Hence ionic product  becomes more than solubility product.

So, NaCl will precipitate out.

Filtrate  pure NaCl precipitation (common ion effect)

Calcium and magnesium chloride being more soluble than NaCl remain in the solution.

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Question:   From NCERT Derived PYQ 

The solubility of  in 0.1M solution of NaF would be:

A

B

C

D

Medium


 Answer  
Correct option is
C

The dissociation equilibrium of calcium fluoride is as given below.

The dissociation of NaF is as shown below.

Thus total fluoride ion concentration is  M but 

Hence, 2x is neglected and the total fluoride ion concentration is 0.1 M.

The expression for the solubility product is as follows.

Substitute values in the above expression:
 or  M.


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Question:   From NCERTDerived PYQ 

One litre of water contains  mole of  ions. Degree of ionisation of water is:

A

B

C

D

Easy

Chapter-Equilibrium

 Answer  
Correct option is
A

                            
            


[H2O] == 55.55 M 

C= 55.5M

So 

In percentage %


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Question:   From NCERT Derived PYQ 

Which one of the following compounds liberates  from aqueous ?

A

Anilinium chloride ()

B

C

D

Medium


 Answer  
Correct option is
A

Anilinium chloride ()

Anilinium chloride is the hydrochloride salt of aniline. It reacts with aqueous sodium bicarbonate to liberate carbon dioxide. Chloroform, carbon tetrachloride and methyl chloride are solvents. They do not react with sodium bicarbonate.



Hence, the correct option is 


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Question:   From NCERT NEET 2020 

Identify the correct statement from the following.

1. The order of hydration enthalpies of alkaline earth cations
Be2+ < Mg2+ < Ca2+ < Sr2+ < Ba2+

2. Lithium and Magnesium show some similarities in their physical properties as they are diagonally placed in the periodic tables.

3. Lithium is softer among all alkali metals.

4. Lithium chloride is deliquescent and crystallizes as a hydrate, LiCl·6H2O.


 Answer  

2



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Question:   From NCERT NEET 2020   

What is the role of gypsum, CaSO4.2H2O in setting of cement? Identify the correct option from the following:

(1) To fasten the setting process

(2) To provide water molecules for hydration process

(3) To help to remove water molecules

(4) To slow down the setting process

Subtopic:  Preparations,Properties & Uses of S Block Elements |

 Answer  

4



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Question:   From NCERT NEET  2019 

Which of the following is an amphoteric hydroxide?

1.  BeOH2

2.  SrOH2

3.  CaOH2

4.  MgOH2


 Answer  

1

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Question:   From NCERT NEET 2019 

Crude sodium chloride obtained by crystallization of brine solution does not contain-

(1) MgSO4

(2) Na2SO4

(3) MgCl2

(4) CaSO4

Subtopic:  Compounds of Ca and Na -Preparations,Properties & Uses |

 Answer  

1



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Question:   From NCERT NEET 2019 

Which of the alkali metal choride (MCl) forms its dehydrate salt (MCl.2H2O) easily?

(1) LiCl

(2) CsCl

(3) RbCl

(4) KCl


 Answer  

1



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Question:   From NCERT Derived PYQ 

The alkali metal which forms hydrate of chloride salt is:
A.Li
B.Na
C.Rb
D.Cs


 Answer  






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Question:   From NCERT NEET 2018  

The most acidic oxide among the following is - 

1. MgO

2. BeO

3. BaO

3. CaO


 Answer  

2

In metals moving down the group metallic character increases, so basic nature increases hence most acidic will be  as Be is least metallic in group 2 elements.

BeO is most acidic in nature as the acidity of oxides decreases with increases in the electropositive character of the central atom

Hint:
All the given oxides belong to the second group of periodic tables. And we also know that moving down the group metallic character increases and Electronegativity decreases down the group. Now try to relate these properties to come up with the correct solution.

Complete step by step answer:
Electronegativity: It measures the pull of an atom of a component on the electrons during a bond (covalent). The stronger its pulling power the upper its electronegativity. Electronegativity increases from left to right across a period. because the nuclear charge increases from one element to subsequent across the amount the additional electrons enter to an equivalent shell. Thus there is, in effect, a greater pull on electrons which are an equivalent distance away. Electronegativity decreases down a group. As a group is descended the outer shell of electrons gets beyond the positive nucleus therefore the pull on these electrons gets less from one element to subsequent. The foremost electronegative element is fluorine(F), followed by oxygen(O).

The Group 2 alkaline-earth metal metals include Beryllium, Magnesium, Calcium, Barium, Strontium and Radium and are soft, silver metals that are less metallic in character than the Group 1 Alkali Metals. Although many characteristics are common throughout the group, the heavier metals like Ca, Sr, Ba, and Ra are almost as reactive because the Group 1 Alkali Metals. All the weather in Group 2 has two electrons in their valence shells, giving them an oxidation number of +2.
In metals moving down the group metallic character increases, so basic nature increases hence most acidic are going to be BeO as Be is least metallic in group 2 elements.
BeO is most acidic in nature because the acidity of oxides decreases with increases within the electropositive character of the central atom.
Thus, the correct option is A.


Note:
As for any group within the table the Group 2 atoms get larger. So do their ions. The ions have a charge of +2 when the atoms lose the 2 outermost-level electrons, leaving this level empty. The 2 electrons of the Be2+ ion occupy the primary energy state only therefore the ion is extremely small. Ions like this, small and highly charged, have a high charge density and therefore the charge density of the Be2+ ion is extremely high indeed. Due to this the properties of beryllium and its compounds aren't typical of the opposite Group 2 elements.

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Question:   From NCERT NEET 2017 

Ionic mobility of which of the following alkali metal ions is lowest when an aqueous solution of their salts are put under an electric field?

(1) Na                       

(2) K

(3) Rb                       

(4) Li


 Answer  

4


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Question:   From NCERT NEET 2016

The suspension of slaked lime in water is known as -

1. Limewater.

2. Quicklime.

3. Milk of lime.

4. Aqueous solution of slaked lime.


 Answer  

3

The suspension of slaked lime in water is known as milk of lime i.e .
Slaked lime is CaO.
Reaction is .
Hence, option A is correct answer.


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Question:   From NCERT Derived PYQ 

Which of the following alkali metal carbonates is the least stable and decomposes more readily?

A

B

C

D

Medium


 Answer  
Correct option is
A

On lithium carbonate decomposes to form lithium monoxide and carbon dioxide. Other alkali metal carbonates do not decompose easily on heating.


Hence, the correct option is 


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Question:   From NCERT NEET 2016

The incorrect statement among the following regarding Beryllium is-

(1) It is rendered passive by nitric acid.

(2) lt forms Be2C

(3) It's salts rarely hydrolyse.

(4) It's hydride is electron-deficient and polymeric.


 Answer  

3

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Question:   From NCERT NEET  Derived PYQ 

Which one of the following represents a correct sequence of reducing the power of the following elements (in aq solution)?

A

B

C

D

Medium


 Answer  
Correct option is
A

Due to their low ionization energies, all alkali metals are good reducing agents. Their reducing character changes from: 
The reducing character is measured in the terms of electrode potential.

Element

(V) at 298K


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Question:   From NCERT   Derived PYQ 

Among the elements belonging to the 4th period____has the maximum reducing power.

A

Ge

B

Ca

C

Br

D

K

Medium


 Answer  
Correct option is
D

K

The reducing power of elements decreases along the period towards the right. Thus the group IA elements have maximum reducing power. Hence K has the maximum reducing power.


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Question:   From NCERT   Derived PYQ 

The element exhibiting most stable  oxidation state among the following is

A

B

C

D


 Answer  
Correct option is
D

  •  has the electronic configuration  Hence  is a stable oxidation state for it.

  •  ion is more stable due to its half-filled  electron configuration. As half filled and completely filled shells are more stable ion is more stable than 

  • The  ions convert to  ions because the tin(IV) oxidation state is more stable than tin(II).

  • In non-transition elements of p-block, lower oxidation state is  stable due to inert pair effect e.g.,  is more stable than 

Hence option  is correct.


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Question:   From NCERT Derived PYQ 

The radius of hydrogen atom in the ground state is 0.53 . The radius of  ion (atomic number = 3) in a similar state is

A

B

C

D

Medium


 Answer  
Correct option is
A







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Question:   From NCERT NEET 2016  

The product obtained as a result of a reaction of nitrogen with CaC2 is .
1. CaCN
2. CaCN3
3. Ca2CN
4. CaCN2


 Answer  
Correct option is
4


The product obtained as a result of a reaction of nitrogen with calcium carbide () is calcium cyanide

The reaction takes place at temperature around  to  .

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Question:   From NCERT Derived PYQ 


Compound ( A ) is used as a / an :

A

fertilizer

B

dehydrating agent

C

oxidising agent

D

reducing agent

Easy


 Answer  
Correct option is
A

fertilizer

Calcium carbide reacts with nitrogen at high temperature to form calcium cyanamide which is used as fertilizer.


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Question:   From NCERT   Derived PYQ 

The number of carbon compounds is very large because it:

A

is tetravalent

B

forms double and triple bond

C

is non metal

D

shows catenation

Easy


 Answer  
Correct option is
D

shows catenation

The number of carbon compounds is very large because it shows catenation.
Catenation is the linkage of atoms of the same element into longer chains.
Carbon forms covalent bonds with other carbon atoms to form longer chains and structures.


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Question:   From NCERT NEET 2016   

Which of the following statements is false?
1. Ca2+ ions are important in blood clotting
2. Ca2+ ions are not important in maintaining the regular beating of the heart
3. Mg2+ ions are important in the green parts of plants
4. Mg2+ ions form a complex with ATP

Subtopic:  Biological Importance of S Block Elements and & Its Ore |

 Answer  

2

 ions are important in maintaining the regular beating of the heart.  ions  are also important in blood clotting and are required to trigger the contraction of muscle.



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Question:   From NCERT NEET 2015   

"Metals are usually not found as nitrates in their ores'"

Out of the following two (I and II) reasons which is/are true for the above observation?

I. Metal nitrates are highly unstable.

II. Metal nitrates are highly soluble in water.

1. I and ll are true 

2. I and II are false

3. I is false but ll is true

4. l is true but ll is tase


 Answer  

3

Metal nitrates such as potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate are stable. The statement () "Metal nitrates are highly soluble in water" is true. 

Metal nitrates such as potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate have high water solubility. Hence, they are washed out by rainwater and not found in the ores.

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Question:   From NCERT NEET 2015

Solubility of the alkaline earth's metal sulphates in water decreases in the sequence-

1. Mg > Ca > Sr > Ba

2. Ca > Sr > Ba > Mg

3. Sr > Ca > Mg > Ba

4. Ba > Mg > Sr > Ca


 Answer  

1



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Question:   From NCERT NEET 2015  

A compound that releases CO2 most easily upon heating is -

1. K2CO3                                 

2. Na2CO3

3. MgCO3                                 

4. CaCO3


 Answer  

3

On heating,   releases most easily. This is due to the small size of the resulting oxide ion
The radii of the oxide ion and  ion are nearly same and hence they pack together tightly with the result its formation (i.e decomposition of its carbonate) is easy and requires less energy. 

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Question:   From NCERT NEET 2015   

A compound that releases CO2 most easily upon heating is -

1. K2CO3

2. Na2CO3

3. MgCO3

4. CaCO3


 Answer  

3

On heating,   releases most easily. This is due to the small size of the resulting oxide ion
The radii of the oxide ion and  ion are nearly same and hence they pack together tightly with the result its formation (i.e decomposition of its carbonate) is easy and requires less energy.

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Question:   From NCERT Derived PYQ 

Which is decomposed most easily?

A

B

C

D

Equally

Medium


 Answer  
Correct option is
B



As second value is negative for both Ba and Ca so they are more stable 
and  is least stable so it will decompose easily.


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Question:   From NCERT NEET 2011   

An active ingredient in bleaching powder for bleaching action is -

1. Ca(OCl)2             

2. CaO2Cl

3. CaCl2                 

4. CaOCl2


 Answer  

1



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Question:   From NCERT NEET2010   

An alkaline earth metal sulphates that has hydration enthalpy higher than the lattice enthalpy is -

1. CaSO4               

2. BeSO4

3. BaSO4               

4. SrSO4


 Answer  

2

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Question:   From NCERT NEET 2010  

Property of the alkaline earth metals that increases with their atomic number is -

1. Solubility of their hydroxides in water.

2. Solubility of their sulphates in water.

3. Ionisation energy.

4. Electronegativity.


 Answer  

1



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Question:   From NCERT NEET 2009 

In the case of alkali metals, the covalent character decreases in the order

1. MCl>MI>MBr>MF

2. MF>MCl>MBr>MI

3. MF>MCl>MI>MBr

4. MI>MBr>MCl>MF


 Answer  

1


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Question:   From NCERT NEET 2008  

The thermal stability of these hydrides decreases in which of the following orders?

(1) CsH > RbH > KH > NaH > LiH

(2) KH > NaH > LiH > CsH > RbH

(3) NaH > LiH > KH > RbH > CsH

(4) LiH > NaH > KH > RbH > CsH


 Answer  

4


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