The s-Block Elements Practice Questions

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Easy

What is the primary oxidation state of alkali metals?

A. +1

B. +2

C. 0

D. -1

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Correct Answer: A

Alkali metals typically exhibit a +1 oxidation state in their compounds due to the loss of one electron.

Easy

Which of these alkali metals reacts vigorously with water?

A. Lithium

B. Sodium

C. Potassium

D. All of the above

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Correct Answer: D

All alkali metals react with water to form hydroxides and hydrogen gas, but the vigor increases from lithium to potassium.

Easy

What is the primary reason for the high reactivity of alkali metals?

A. High electronegativity

B. Low ionization energy

C. High density

D. Low atomic mass

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Correct Answer: B

Alkali metals have low ionization energy, making it easier for them to lose their outermost electron and react.

Medium

Which alkali metal reacts vigorously with water to form hydrogen gas and a corresponding hydroxide?

A. Lithium

B. Sodium

C. Francium

D. Cesium

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Correct Answer: B

Sodium reacts vigorously with water, producing sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas.

Medium

Which of the following is not a characteristic property of alkali metals?

A. Softness

B. High density

C. Low boiling point

D. Good conductors of electricity

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Correct Answer: B

While alkali metals are generally soft and good conductors, they do not have high densities; instead, they have low densities compared to many other metals.

Medium

Which alkali metal compound is primarily used in the formation of glass?

A. Lithium carbonate

B. Sodium carbonate

C. Potassium sulfate

D. Rubidium chloride

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Correct Answer: B

Sodium carbonate (soda) is extensively used in glass-making due to its properties that reduce melting temperatures.

Medium

Which alkali metal has the highest reactivity with halogens?

A. Lithium

B. Sodium

C. Potassium

D. Francium

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Correct Answer: D

Francium is the most reactive alkali metal, reacting vigorously with halogens due to its low ionization energy.

Hard

What is the primary reason for the increasing reactivity of alkali metals down the group?

A. Decreasing electronegativity

B. Increasing atomic radius

C. Decreasing ionization energy

D. Increasing metallic character

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Correct Answer: C

Reactivity increases down the group due to decreasing ionization energy, making it easier for the atoms to lose their outermost electron.

Hard

Which of the following statements about alkali metals is incorrect?

A. They have low electronegativity.

B. They form oxides and hydroxides in reactions with oxygen.

C. They are good conductors of electricity.

D. They exist as diatomic molecules in nature.

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Correct Answer: D

Alkali metals exist as monatomic metals in nature, not diatomic molecules.

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Hard

Which alkali metal has the highest density?

A. Lithium

B. Sodium

C. Potassium

D. Rubidium

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Correct Answer: D

Rubidium has the highest density among the alkali metals due to its larger atomic mass.

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