Single Choice

The lightest metal among the following is:

ACs
BBe
CNa
DLi
Correct Answer

Solution

$$Li$$ is the lightest metal because it is placed in first group of periodic table i.e. in alkali metal group and it has a lowest atomic number.

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

s - block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)

Size of hydrated ion of $$Li^+ and Be^{2+} $$ is :

s - block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)

Compare the solubility and thermal stability of alkali metals carbonates with those of the alkaline earth metals nitrates.

s - block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)

Which of the following oxides is most acidic in nature?

s - block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)

The correct order of solubility of the following compound in water is:

s - block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)

Compare the solubility and thermal stability of the following compounds of the alkali metals with those of the alkaline earth metals. (a) Nitrates, (b) Carbonates, (c) Sulphates.

s - block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)

The hydroxides and carbonates of sodium and potassium are easily soluble in water while the corresponding salts of magnesium and calcium are sparingly soluble in water. Explain?

s - block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)

$$CaCl_2$$ is preferred over $$NaCl$$ for clearing ice on roads on particularly in very cold countries. This is because:

s - block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)

Alkaline earth metals are better reducing agents than alkali metals.

s - block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)

Which of the following groups of elements have chemical properties that are most similar :

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If $$X$$ and $$Y$$ are the second ionisation potentials of alkali and alkaline earth metals of same period, then :

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