s - block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)
Sodium burns in excess air to give mainly:
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The alkali metal that reacts with nitrogen directly to form nitride is:
A$$Li$$
Correct Answer
B$$Na$$
C$$K$$
D$$Rb$$
Solution
Alkali metals that react with nitrogen directly to form nitride is $$Li$$. This anamolous behaviour is due to its small size and high polarizing power.
$$6 Li + N_2(g)\rightarrow 2 Li_3N$$
Hence, option A is correct.
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
s - block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)
Caustic alkalis are corrosive.
s - block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)
Sodium metal cannot be stored under
s - block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)
The violet flame shown by potassium in Bunsen flame is due to jumping of the electron from :
s - block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)
A metal which does not react with nitrogen is:
s - block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)
Why is calcium preferred over sodium to remove the last traces of moisture from alcohol?
s - block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)
Why is sodium metal kept under kerosene oil ?
s - block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)
Why is calcium preferred over sodium to remove last traces of moisture from alcohol?
s - block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)
When sodium is heated in moist air, the ultimate product obtained is:
s - block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)
Potassium is kept in
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