Question

Which of the following does not illustrate the anomalous properties of lithium ?

A. The melting point and boiling point of $$Li$$  are comparatively high
B. $$Li$$  is much softer than the other group $$I$$ metals  
C. $$Li$$  forms a nitride $$L{i_3}N$$  unlike group $$I$$ metals
D. The ion of $$Li$$  and its compounds are more heavily hydrated than those of the rest of the group
Answer :   $$Li$$  is much softer than the other group $$I$$ metals
Solution :
Actually $$Li$$  is harder than other alkali metals.

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Releted Question 1

A substance absorbs $$C{O_2}$$  and voilently reacts with water. The substance is

A. $$CaC{O_3}$$
B. $$CaO$$
C. $${H_2}S{O_4}$$
D. $$ZnO$$
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Releted Question 2

Calcium is obtained by

A. electrolysis of molten $$CaC{l_2}.$$
B. electrolysis of solution of $$CaC{l_2}$$  in water.
C. Reduction of $$CaC{l_2}$$  with carbon.
D. roasting of limestone.
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Releted Question 3

A solution of sodium metal in liquid ammonia is strongly reducing due to the presence of

A. sodium atoms
B. sodium hydride
C. sodium amide
D. solvated electrons
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The hydration energy of $$M{g^{ + + }}$$  is larger than that of :

A. $$A{l^{3 + }}$$
B. $$N{a^ + }$$
C. $$B{e^{ + + }}$$
D. $$M{g^{3 + }}$$
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