Solubility of alkaline earth metal sulphates decreases down the group 2 because
They become more ionic
Lattice energy of sulphates does not vary significantly
Hydration energy decreases rapidly from Be2+ to Ba2+
Lattice energy plays more predominant role than hydration energy
Which of the following compounds has the lowest anion to cation size ratio?
LiF
NaF
CsI
CsF
Reaction given in passage is spontaneous because
NaOH formed is ionic
CaCO3 is removed from the reaction mixture
Reaction is exothermic
Reaction is endothermic
Which alkali metal can be preferably used in photoelectric cell?
Li
Na
Rb
Cs
Which of the following has lowest thermal stability?
Li2CO3
Na2CO3
K2CO3
Rb2CO3
In the preparation of sodium carbonate (Na2CO3), which of the following is used?
Slaked lime
Quick lime
Limestone
Sodium hydroxide
The gas evolved on heating Na2CO3 is
CO2
Water vapour
CO
No gas is evolved
A more economical process but based on same principle was given by
Solvay
Leblanc
Williamson
Haber
Fires that result from the combustion of alkali metals can be extinguished by
CCl4
Sand
Water
Kerosene
Which is the most basic of the following?
Na2O
BaO
AS2O3
Al2O3
