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The s and p blocks are studied through their valence-shell configurations, periodic trends and characteristic chemical properties. Work covers the reactions of Group I and Group II elements, the behaviour of Group IV elements, and how atomic size, ionization energy, electronegativity and metallic character change across periods and down groups.

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  • A. CO2
  • B. CO
  • C. CaO
  • D. C

Explanation: A is correct as urea is produced by the reaction of CO2 B is incorrect (fact)C is incorrect (fact)D is incorrect (fact)

Correct answer: CO2
  • A. 90
  • B. 80
  • C. 98
  • D. 89

Explanation: In contact process, SO3 is formed in 98% of H2SO2

Correct answer: 98
  • A. 2nd group
  • B. 4th group
  • C. 3rd group
  • D. 5th group

Explanation: The outer electronic configuration of element "X" is ns2 np2, indicating that it has 2 electrons in the s subshell and 2 electrons in the…

Correct answer: 4th group
  • A. s-block
  • B. d-block
  • C. f-block
  • D. p-block

Explanation: In the periodic table, elements with similar properties are grouped in blocks based on their electronic configurations.

Correct answer: p-block
  • A. 3f
  • B. 4f
  • C. 5f
  • D. 6f

Explanation: The lanthanides are characterized by their incompletely filled 4f sub-shells.

Correct answer: 4f
  • A. Of normal binary hydride
  • B. Of an interstilial hydride
  • C. of covalent hydride
  • D. That does not exist

Explanation: HYDRIDES Hydrogen compounds with metals and non-metals are known as hydrides.

Correct answer: Of an interstilial hydride
  • A. Aluminium can be recycled
  • B. Aluminium is light
  • C. Aluminium is cheaper
  • D. Aluminium is resistant to corrosion

Explanation: It is because aluminium is resistant to corrosion by organic acids.

Correct answer: Aluminium is resistant to corrosion
  • A. 13,22
  • B. 3,11
  • C. 4,24
  • D. 2,4

Explanation: Option B is correct as the elements with atomic numbers 3 and 11 are Lithium and sodium, respectively which are both in the same group…

Correct answer: 3,11
  • A. HOCl
  • B. HCIO2
  • C. HClO3
  • D. HClO4

Explanation: The oxidizing power of oxy acids of halogens increases as the oxidation number of the halogen in the compound increases.

Correct answer: HOCl
  • A. Xe is the most reactive among rare gasses
  • B. He is an inert gas
  • C. Randon is obtained from decay of radium
  • D. The most abundant rare gas found in atmosphere is He

Explanation: The most abundant rare gas found in the atmosphere is Argon not Helium.

Correct answer: The most abundant rare gas found in atmosphere is He
  • A. 13,22
  • B. 3,11
  • C. 4,24
  • D. 2,4

Explanation: Elements belonging to the same group have the same chemical properties.

Correct answer: 3,11
  • A. F
  • B. Cl
  • C. Br
  • D. I

Explanation: Fluorine is unique among the halogens as it is the most electronegative element, and it only forms compounds where it can achieve a -1…

Correct answer: F
  • A. 1
  • B. 2
  • C. 3
  • D. 4

Explanation: The most electronegative elements are found in Period 2 of the periodic table.

Correct answer: 2
  • A. H-I
  • B. H-O
  • C. H-S
  • D. H-Cl

Explanation: The correct option is C: H-S. The bond length between hydrogen and sulfur is longer due to the relatively lower electronegativity of…

Correct answer: H-S
  • A. Metals
  • B. Non metal
  • C. Metalloid
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: Arsenic and Antimony are classified as metalloids. Metalloids are elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals.

Correct answer: Metalloid
  • A. Al
  • B. Si
  • C. Fe
  • D. P

Explanation: Phosphorus being more electronegative than Si forms more acidic oxides.

Correct answer: P
  • A. 35.50
  • B. 34.50
  • C. 72.00
  • D. 70.00

Explanation: The atomic mass of Cl35 is approximately 35.00 atomic mass units (amu), and the atomic mass of Cl37 is approximately 37.00 amu.

Correct answer: 35.50
  • A. Na2O
  • B. MgO
  • C. Al2O3
  • D. P2O5

Explanation: Sodium oxide is highly basic because it readily releases hydroxide ions when dissolved in water, resulting in a highly alkaline solution.

Correct answer: Na2O
  • A. Haematite
  • B. Limonite
  • C. Siderite
  • D. Magnetite

Explanation: Haematite is considered a good-quality iron ore because it contains a high percentage of iron and low impurities, including low…

Correct answer: Haematite
  • A. The addition of an electron increases the volume of the electron cloud
  • B. It increases the effective nuclear charge
  • C. The repulsion between electrons increases with the addition of electrons
  • D. The attraction between electrons and the nucleus increases

Explanation: The correct answer is that the repulsion between electrons increases with the addition of electrons.

Correct answer: The repulsion between electrons increases with the addition of electrons