$$Mg$$ an form basic carbonate like
$$3MgC{O_3}.Mg{\left( {OH} \right)_2}.3{H_2}O$$
While $$Li$$ can form only carbonate $$\left( {L{i_2}C{O_3}} \right),$$ not basic carbonate.
15.
Which of the following statements is not correct regarding preparation of $$NaOH?$$
A
$$NaOH$$ is prepared by electrolysis of sodium chloride in Castner - Kellner cell.
B
Sodium metal discharged at cathode combines with mercury to form sodium amalgam.
C
Chlorine is evolved at anode.
D
Amalgam is heated to separate $$Na$$ and $$Hg.$$
Answer :
Amalgam is heated to separate $$Na$$ and $$Hg.$$
Calcium $$ion\left( {C{a^{2 + }}} \right)$$ play an important role in muscle contraction
17.
A compound $$(A)$$ is used in preparation of washing soda to recover ammonia in Solvay's process. When $$C{O_2}$$ is bubbled through an aqueous solution of $$(A),$$ the solution turns milky. It is used in white washing due to disinfectant nature. What is the chemical formula of $$A?$$
The smaller the size of the ion, the greater is the degree of hydration, thus degree of hydration is highest for $$L{i^ + }$$ and lowest for $$C{s^ + }.$$ Thus $$L{i^ + }$$ holds more water molecules in its hydration sphere and becomes largest in size among alkali metals and $$C{s^ + }\,ion$$ hold least number of water molecules.
Hence, ionic mobility is highest for $$C{s^ + }$$ ( due to its
smallest size in aqueous solution ) and lowest for $$L{i^ + }.$$ Here the lowest is for $$N{a^ + }.$$ Thus, the order of ionic mobility in aqueous solution is $$C{s^ + } > R{b^ + } > {K^ + } > N{a^ + }$$
19.
Alkali metals are not found in free state due to their highly reactive nature. This is due to
A
their large size and low ionisation enthalpy
B
their large size and high ionisation enthalpy
C
their low ionisation enthalpy and high electron gain enthalpy
D
their tendency to impart colour to the flame
Answer :
their large size and low ionisation enthalpy
Due to large size and low ionisation enthalpy, alkali metal loose there outermost valence electron to give $${M^ + }$$ ions. Hence, they are never found in free state.
20.
A metal $$M$$ readily forms its sulphate $$MS{O_4}$$ which is water soluble. It forms its oxide $$MO$$ which becomes inert on heating. It forms its insoluble hydroxide $$M{\left( {OH} \right)_2}$$ which is soluble in $$NaOH$$ solution. What would be $$M?$$