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The s-Block Elements

Short Answer Type

191.

Starting with CaCO₃, write balanced chemical equation showing the preparation of:
(i) CaO (ii) CaSO₄(iii) Ca(OH)₂ (iv) Ca(HCO₃)₂ solution.

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Long Answer Type

192.

Describe two important uses of the following;
(a) Caustic soda (b) Sodium carbonate (iii) Quick lime.

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193.

What happens when,
(i) magnesium is burnt in air
(ii) quick- lime is heated with silica
(iii) chlorine reacts with slaked lime
(iv) calcium nitrate is heated?

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194.

Discuss the composition and manufacturing details of cement.
Or
Mention the main constituents of Portland cement.

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Short Answer Type

195.

Complete the following equations:
$left parenthesis straight i right parenthesis space Ca space plus space straight H subscript 2 straight O space space rightwards arrow space space left parenthesis ii right parenthesis space Ca left parenthesis OH right parenthesis subscript 2 space plus space Cl subscript 2 space rightwards arrow space left parenthesis iii right parenthesis space BeO space plus space NaOH space rightwards arrow space left parenthesis iv right parenthesis space BaO subscript 2 space plus space straight H subscript 2 SO subscript 4 space rightwards arrow$

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196.
Contrast the action of heat on the following and explain your answer:
(i) Na₂CO₃ and CaCO₃(ii) MgCl₂.6H₂O and CaCl₂.6H₂O
(iii) Ca(NO₃)₂ and NaNO₃.

(i) Na₂CO₃ and CaCO₂:
Na₂CO₃ does not decompose on heating while CaCO₃ decomposes on heating to produce calcium oxide and carbon dioxide.

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197.

Explain the significance of magnesium and calcium in biological fluids.

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198.

What are the common physical and chemical features of alkali metals?

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199.

Discuss the general characteristics and gradation in properties of alkaline earth metals.

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200.

Compare the alkali metals and alkaline earth metals with respect to (i) ionisation enthalpy (ii) basicity of oxides and (iii) solubility of hydroxides.

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