Class 11 Chemistry - Chapter The s Block Elements NCERT Solutions | Write balanced equations for reactions b

Compare the alkali metals and alkaline earth metals with respect to

(i) ionization enthalpy

(ii) basicity of oxides and

(iii) solubility of hydroxides.

Compare the solubility and thermal stability of the following compounds of the alkali metals with those of the alkaline earth metals.

(a) Nitrates (b) Carbonates (c) Sulphates.

Discuss the various reactions that occur in the Solvay process.

Comment on each of the following observations:

(a) The mobilities of the alkali metal ions in aqueous solution are Li⁺ <  Na⁺ <  K⁺ <  Rb⁺ < Cs⁺

(b) Lithium is the only alkali metal to form a nitride directly.

(c) E° for M²⁺(aq) (where M = Ca, Sr or Ba) is nearly constant.

Why are lithium salts commonly hydrated and those of the other alkali metal ions usually anhydrous?

State as to why

(a) a solution of Na₂CO₃ is alkaline ?

(b) alkali metals are prepared by electrolysis of their fused chlorides ?

(c) sodium is found to be more useful than potassium ?

When an alkali metal dissolves in liquid ammonia the solution can acquire different colours. Explain the reasons for this type of colour change.

In what ways lithium shows similarities to magnesium in its chemical behaviour?

Why is Li₂CO₃ decomposed at a lower temperature whereas Na₂CO₃ at higher temperature?

Find the oxidation state of sodium in Na₂O₂.

How do you account for the formation of ethane during chlorination of methane?

What are hybridisation states of each carbon atom in the following compounds ?

(i) CH₂=C=O,

(ii) CH₃CH=CH₂,

(iii) (CH₃)₂CO,

(iv) CH₂=CHCN,

(v) C₆H₆

What will be the minimum pressure required to compress 500 dm³ of air at 1 bar to 200 dm³ at 30°C?

Calculate the molecular mass of the following:
(i) H₂O
(ii) CO₂
(iii) CH₄

Assign oxidation number to the underlined elements in each of the following species:

(a) NaH₂PO₄

(b) NaHSO₄

(c) H₄P₂O₇

(d) K₂MnO₄

(e) CaO₂

(f) NaBH₄

(g) H₂S₂O₇

(h) KAl(SO₄)₂.12 H₂O

What is the basic theme of organisation in the periodic table?

Explain the formation of a chemical bond.

Choose the correct answer. A thermodynamic state function is a quantity
(i) used to determine heat changes
(ii) whose value is independent of path
(iii) used to determine pressure volume work
(iv) whose value depends on temperature only.

A liquid is in equilibrium with its vapour in a sealed container at a fixed temperature. The volume of the container is suddenly increased.
a) What is the initial effect of the change on vapour pressure?
b) How do rates of evaporation and condensation change initially?
c) What happens when equilibrium is restored finally and what will be the final vapour pressure?

Justify the position of hydrogen in the periodic table on the basis of its electronic configuration.

Electrons are emitted with zero velocity from a metal surface when it is exposed to radiation of wavelength 6800 Å. Calculate threshold frequency (v₀) and work function (W₀) of the metal.

Calculate the standard enthalpy of formation of CH₃OH(l) from the following data:

CH₃OH (l) + 3/2 O₂(g) → CO₂(g) + 2H₂O(l) ;   Δ_rH⁰  = –726 kJ mol^–1

C(g) + O₂(g) → CO₂(g) ;    Δ_cH⁰ = –393 kJ mol^–1

H₂(g) + 1/2 O₂(g) → H₂O(l) ;    Δ_fH⁰ = –286 kJ mol^–1.

Which one of the following will have largest number of atoms?

(i) 1 g Au (s)

(ii) 1 g Na (s)

(iii) 1 g Li (s)

(iv) 1 g of Cl2(g)

In terms of period and group where would you locate the element with Z =114?

Describe the theory associated with the radius of an atom as it
(a) gains an electron
(b) loses an electron

Classify the following species into Lewis acids and Lewis bases and show how these act as Lewis acid/base:

(a) OH^–

(b) F^–

(c) H⁺

(d) BCl₃

What are allotropes? Sketch the structure of two allotropes of carbon namely diamond and graphite. What is the impact of structure on physical properties of two allotropes?

Which important property did Mendeleev use to classify the elements in his periodic table and did he stick to that?

Calcium carbonate reacts with aqueous HCl to give CaCl₂ and CO₂ according to the reaction,

CaCO_3(s) + 2 HCl_(aq) → CaCl_2(aq) + CO_2(g) + H₂O_(l)

What mass of CaCO₃ is required to react completely with 25 mL of 0.75 M HCl?

Is demineralised or distilled water useful for drinking purposes? If not, how can it be made useful?