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  • A. Alkali
  • B. Alkaline earth
  • C. s block elements
  • D. P block elements

Explanation: Group 1A and 11A elements are known as s-block elements. This is because their valence electrons occupy the s-orbital.

Correct answer: s block elements
  • A. Decreases down the group
  • B. Increases down the group
  • C. Remains same
  • D. None of these

Explanation: The basic character of alkali metal oxides increases down the group. This is because the metallic character of the elements increases down…

Correct answer: Increases down the group
  • A. Na
  • B. Al
  • C. Fe
  • D. Ca

Explanation: Sodium (Na) is a highly reactive alkali metal that reacts rapidly with water at room temperature to produce sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and…

Correct answer: Na
  • A. Ions
  • B. Hydrogen gas
  • C. Water
  • D. None of these

Explanation: The fire produced when alkali metals react with water is due to the ignition of the hydrogen gas released during the reaction.

Correct answer: Hydrogen gas
  • A. White
  • B. Pink
  • C. Blue
  • D. Green

Explanation: Epsom salt (MgSO₄.7H₂O) is a white crystalline solid. It is commonly used as a bath salt, laxative, and fertilizer.

Correct answer: White
  • A. Charge on the nucleus
  • B. Distance between nucleus and outer most electron
  • C. Size of the atom
  • D. None of these

Explanation: As you move down the group, the atomic size increases because additional electron shells are added.

Correct answer: Distance between nucleus and outer most electron
  • A. Feldspar
  • B. Limestone
  • C. Diamond
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed primarily of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃).

Correct answer: Limestone
  • A. Spodumene
  • B. Rock salt
  • C. Carnallite
  • D. Alunite

Explanation: Spodumene is a lithium aluminum silicate mineral with the formula LiAlSi₂O₆.

Correct answer: Spodumene
  • A. MgSO4.7H2O
  • B. MgCO3
  • C. MgCO3.CaCO3
  • D. Mg(SiO3)4

Explanation: Epsom salt is a hydrated magnesium sulfate with the chemical formula MgSO₄.7H₂O.

Correct answer: MgSO4.7H2O
  • A. Nitrogen
  • B. Phosphorous
  • C. Oxygen
  • D. Sulphur

Explanation: Phosphorous (P) is a highly reactive nonmetal and does not occur in its free state. It is found in various minerals like phosphate rocks.

Correct answer: Phosphorous
  • A. NO
  • B. NH4
  • C. N₂O
  • D. NO3

Explanation: Laughing gas is the common name for nitrous oxide (N₂O). It is a colorless, odorless gas that is used as an anesthetic and as an oxidizer…

Correct answer: N₂O
  • A. SO₂
  • B. SCl₂
  • C. H₂SO₄
  • D. H₂SO₃

Explanation: The oxidation state of S in H₂SO₄ is +6, which is the highest oxidation state of sulfur.In SO₂ the oxidation state of S is +4.In SCl₂ the…

Correct answer: H₂SO₄
  • A. Oxygen
  • B. Sulphur
  • C. Both
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Allotropes are different structural modifications of the same element in the same physical state.

Correct answer: Both
  • A. 7
  • B. 8
  • C. 6
  • D. 9

Explanation: Rhombic sulphur is one of the allotropic forms of sulphur. It has a crystalline structure where eight sulphur atoms are linked together in…

Correct answer: 8
  • A. Paint
  • B. Textile
  • C. Rubber
  • D. Aluminum

Explanation: Sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) is a highly corrosive strong acid that is widely used in many industries.

Correct answer: Textile
  • A. N
  • B. P
  • C. As
  • D. Sb

Explanation: Allotropes are different structural modifications of the same element in the same physical state. Nitrogen (N) does not exhibit allotropy.

Correct answer: N
  • A. It is relatively unstable than O₂
  • B. It provides an extra oxygen atom then O₂
  • C. It provides Nascent Oxygen
  • D. All of above

Explanation: Ozone (O₃) is a more powerful oxidizing agent than oxygen (O₂) due to the following reasons:a) It is relatively unstable than O₂: Ozone is…

Correct answer: All of above
  • A. 2
  • B. 3
  • C. 1
  • D. Several

Explanation: Nitrogen forms a variety of oxides with different oxidation states. Some common examples include:Nitrous oxide (N₂O)Nitric oxide…

Correct answer: Several
  • A. Sodium
  • B. Iron
  • C. Sulphur
  • D. Potassium

Explanation: Vulcanization is the process of adding sulfur to natural rubber to improve its strength, elasticity, and durability.

Correct answer: Sulphur
  • A. Oxygen
  • B. Hydrogen
  • C. Carbon dioxide
  • D. Nitrogen

Explanation: Air is composed of various gases, and nitrogen makes up the largest portion, roughly 78%.

Correct answer: Nitrogen