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  • A. Be
  • B. Zn
  • C. Al
  • D. Ca

Explanation: CaO is a basic oxide, and when it reacts with acid, salt and water are produced.

Correct answer: Ca
  • A. Be(OH)2
  • B. Ca(OH)2
  • C. Sr(OH)2
  • D. Ba(OH)2

Explanation: The correct answer is Be(OH)2 because it is the most insoluble hydroxide among the IIA group elements.

Correct answer: Be(OH)2
  • A. Be and Mg
  • B. Ca and Ba
  • C. Ba and Sr
  • D. Sr and Ca

Explanation: Barium and Strontium are the elements in Group IIA that form peroxides when treated with oxygen.

Correct answer: Ba and Sr
  • A. Low value of ionization enthalpy
  • B. Low enthalpy of atomization
  • C. Both A and B
  • D. Neither A nor B

Explanation: The reactivity of alkali metals is a result of both their low ionization energy and low enthalpy of atomization.

Correct answer: Both A and B
  • A. Be
  • B. Mg
  • C. Ca
  • D. Sr

Explanation: Among Group IIA elements, the metallic radius generally increases as you move down the group.

Correct answer: Sr
  • A. K2O
  • B. MgO
  • C. CaO
  • D. Al2O3

Explanation: To determine the basic nature of oxides, we look at the elements' positions in the periodic table.

Correct answer: K2O
  • A. K
  • B. Li
  • C. Na
  • D. Cs

Explanation: When exposed to oxygen, lithium forms the normal oxide Li2O. This is why option B is correct.

Correct answer: Li
  • A. Be
  • B. Mg
  • C. Ca
  • D. Sr

Explanation: Beryllium forms an insoluble oxide (BeO) when it reacts with oxygen, making it practically insoluble in water.

Correct answer: Be
  • A. Ba(NO3)2 and Ca(OH)2
  • B. BaSO4 and CaCO3
  • C. CaCO3 and MgSO4
  • D. Ca(OH)2 and MgCO3

Explanation: The correct answer is B, which includes BaSO4 (barium sulfate) and CaCO3 (calcium carbonate).When a mixture of white solids Z is treated…

Correct answer: BaSO4 and CaCO3
  • A. Th
  • B. Al
  • C. In
  • D. B

Explanation: Boron forms boron oxide (B2O3), which is an acidic oxide and it also shows a diagonal relationship with Si.

Correct answer: B
  • A. Green
  • B. Yellow
  • C. Golden yellow
  • D. Violet

Explanation: The characteristic flame color of sodium is indeed golden yellow, making option C the correct choice.

Correct answer: Golden yellow
  • A. B
  • B. Al
  • C. In
  • D. Tl

Explanation: As you move down group IIIA, the size of the atoms increases, leading to weaker forces of attraction and lower melting and boiling points.

Correct answer: B
  • A. Hydrides
  • B. Hydrogen halides
  • C. Halides
  • D. Salts

Explanation: The correct answer is D, which is 'Salts.'When basic oxides react with acidic oxides, they form salts through a reaction known as…

Correct answer: Salts
  • A. Be
  • B. Mg
  • C. Ba
  • D. Ca

Explanation: Barium is located at the bottom of Group 2, and it is the largest and most metallic element among the options.

Correct answer: Ba
  • A. Li2CO3
  • B. Na2CO3
  • C. K2CO3
  • D. Rb2CO3

Explanation: All alkali metal carbonates are generally stable and do not decompose upon heating, except for lithium carbonate (Li₂CO₃).

Correct answer: Li2CO3
  • A. F
  • B. Al
  • C. Be
  • D. Ga

Explanation: Option a is correct. Fluorine doesn't form polymeric halides due to its unique characteristics such as small size, high ionization energy…

Correct answer: F
  • A. Mg is less electropositive than calcium
  • B. Mg is lower then Ca in the relative reactivity series
  • C. The chance of hydration of Mg 2+ is less exothermic than of Ca2+
  • D. The solubility product of Mg(OH)2 is lower than that of Ca(OH)2

Explanation: The solubility product (Ksp) is a measure of the equilibrium solubility of a compound in water.

Correct answer: The solubility product of Mg(OH)2 is lower than that of Ca(OH)2
  • A. B
  • B. Al
  • C. Ga
  • D. Tl

Explanation: Thallium (Tl) is the correct answer because it is a metal from Group IIIA (Group 3) of the periodic table that can form basic oxides.Basic…

Correct answer: Tl
  • A. Francium
  • B. Cesium
  • C. Rubidium
  • D. Radium

Explanation: Among the options provided, only Radium is not an alkali metal. Alkali metals are located in the first column of the periodic table…

Correct answer: Radium