s-Block Elements
230 Questions
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1996
Q201
JEE Advanced
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The following compounds have been arranged in order of their increasing thermal stabilities. Identify the correct order
K2CO3 (A), MgCO3 (B), CaCO3 (C), BeCO3 (D)
K2CO3 (A), MgCO3 (B), CaCO3 (C), BeCO3 (D)
A.
A < B < C < D
B.
D < B < C < A
C.
D < B < A < C
D.
B < D < C < A
1996
Q202
JEE Advanced
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Explain the difference in the nature of bonding in LiF and LiI.
Correct Answer: Solve by yourself
1994
Q203
JEE Advanced
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Statement (S) The alkali metals can form ionic hydrides which contain the hydride ion H-.
Explanation (E) The alkali metals have low electronegativity; their hydrides conduct electricity when fused and liberate hydrogen at the anode.
Explanation (E) The alkali metals have low electronegativity; their hydrides conduct electricity when fused and liberate hydrogen at the anode.
A.
Both S and E are true and E is the correct explanation of S
B.
Both S and E are true but E is not the correct explanation of S
C.
S is true but E is false
D.
S is false but E is true
1994
Q204
JEE Advanced
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Complete and balance the following reactions:
Ca5(PO4)3F + H2SO4 + H2O $\buildrel {Heat} \over \longrightarrow $ ........ + 5CaSO4.2H2O + ........
Ca5(PO4)3F + H2SO4 + H2O $\buildrel {Heat} \over \longrightarrow $ ........ + 5CaSO4.2H2O + ........
Correct Answer: Ca<sub>5</sub>(PO<sub>4</sub>)<sub>3</sub>F + 5H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub> + 10H<sub>2</sub>O $$\buildrel {Heat} \over
\longrightarrow $$ 3H<sub>3</sub>PO<sub>4</sub> + 5CaSO<sub>4</sub>.2H<sub>2</sub>O + HF
1993
Q205
JEE Advanced
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Ca2+ has a small ionic radius than K+ because it has ______.
Correct Answer: higher effective nuclear charge
1992
Q206
JEE Advanced
MSQ
14 Mar 2026
The species that do not contain peroxide ions are
A.
PbO2
B.
H2O2
C.
SrO2
D.
BaO2
1991
Q207
JEE Advanced
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Write down the balanced equation for the reaction when:
Carbon dioxide is passed through a suspension of lime stone in water.
Carbon dioxide is passed through a suspension of lime stone in water.
Correct Answer: Solve by yourself.
1990
Q208
JEE Advanced
MSQ
14 Mar 2026
When zeolite, which is hydrated sodium aluminium silicate is treated with hard water the sodium ions are exchanged with
A.
H+ ions
B.
Ca++ ions
C.
$SO_4^{--}$ ions
D.
Mg++ ions
1989
Q209
JEE Advanced
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Write down the balanced equation for the reaction when:
Potassium ferricyanide reacts with hydrogen peroxide in basic solution
Potassium ferricyanide reacts with hydrogen peroxide in basic solution
Correct Answer: Solve by yourself
1989
Q210
JEE Advanced
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
The electrolysis of molten sodium hydride liberates ____ gas at the _____
Correct Answer: hydrogen, anode
1988
Q211
JEE Advanced
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Write down the balanced equation for the reaction when:
Carbon dioxide is passed through a concentrated aqueous solution of sodium chloride saturated with ammonia.
Carbon dioxide is passed through a concentrated aqueous solution of sodium chloride saturated with ammonia.
Correct Answer: Solve by yourself
1987
Q212
JEE Advanced
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The metallic lustre exhibited by sodium is explained by
A.
diffusion of sodium ions
B.
oscillation of loose electrons
C.
excitation of free protons
D.
existence of body centered cubic lattice
1987
Q213
JEE Advanced
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Give reasons of the following :
Magnesium oxide is used for the lining of steel making furnace.
Magnesium oxide is used for the lining of steel making furnace.
Correct Answer: Do by yourself
1987
Q214
JEE Advanced
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Sodium when burnt in excess of oxygen gives sodium oxide.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
1986
Q215
JEE Advanced
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The pair of compound which cannot exist together in solution is:
A.
NaHCO3 and NaOH
B.
Na2CO3 and NaHCO3
C.
Na2CO3 and NaOH
D.
NaHCO3 and NaCl
1986
Q216
JEE Advanced
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The softness of group I-A metals increases down the group with increasing atomic number.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
1985
Q217
JEE Advanced
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The oxide that gives hydrogen peroxide on treatment with a dilute acid is
A.
PbO2
B.
Na2O2
C.
MnO2
D.
TiO2
1985
Q218
JEE Advanced
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Molecular formula of Glauber's salt is:
A.
MgSO4.7H2O
B.
CuSO4.5H2O
C.
FeSO4.7H2O
D.
Na2SO4.10H2O
1985
Q219
JEE Advanced
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Write down the balanced equations for the reaction when:
Calcium phosphate is heated with a mixture of sand and carbon;
Calcium phosphate is heated with a mixture of sand and carbon;
Correct Answer: Solve by yourself
1985
Q220
JEE Advanced
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Sodium dissolved in liquid ammonia conducts electricity because ________.
Correct Answer: of solvated electrons
1984
Q221
JEE Advanced
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The hydration energy of Mg++ is larger than that of:
A.
Al3+
B.
Na+
C.
Be++
D.
Mg3+
1982
Q222
JEE Advanced
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
How will you prepare bleaching powder from slaked lime.
Correct Answer: Solve by yourself
1982
Q223
JEE Advanced
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Write down the balanced equations for the reaction when:
An alkaline solution of potassium ferricyanide is reacted with hydrogen peroxide.
An alkaline solution of potassium ferricyanide is reacted with hydrogen peroxide.
Correct Answer: Solve by yourself
1982
Q224
JEE Advanced
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
MgCl2.6H2O on heating give anhydrous MgCl2
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
1981
Q225
JEE Advanced
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
A solution of sodium metal in liquid ammonia is strongly reducing due to the presence of
A.
sodium atoms
B.
sodium hydride
C.
sodium amide
D.
solvated electrons
1981
Q226
JEE Advanced
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Give reasons of the following:
Sodium carbonate is made by Solvay process but the same process is not extended to the manufacture of potassium carbonate.
Sodium carbonate is made by Solvay process but the same process is not extended to the manufacture of potassium carbonate.
Correct Answer: Do by yourself
1980
Q227
JEE Advanced
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Calcium is obtained by
A.
electrolysis of molten CaCl2
B.
electrolysis of solution CaCl2 in water
C.
Reduction of CaCl2 with carbon
D.
roasting of limestone
1980
Q228
JEE Advanced
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
HCL is added to the following oxides. Which one would give H2O2?
A.
MnO2
B.
PbO2
C.
BaO2.8H2O
D.
NO2
1980
Q229
JEE Advanced
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Anhydrous MgCl2 is obtained by hydrated salt with ______.
Correct Answer: Anhydrous HCl
1978
Q230
JEE Advanced
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The substance absorbs CO2 and violently reacts with water. The substance is
A.
CaCO3
B.
CaO
C.
H2SO4
D.
ZnO