The alkali metals have (a) Low ionization energy (b) High electronegativities (c) High m.p. (d) Electron configuration of ns2np1

1 Answer

Answer :

Ans:(a)  

Related questions

Description : Give reasons : a. Alkali metals have low ionization energies.  b. Inert gases have exceptionally high ionization energies.

Last Answer : Give reasons : a. Alkali metals have low ionization energies. b. Inert gases have ... d. Noble gases possess relatively large atomic size.

Description : AS A GROUP, the halogens have the largest: w) atomic radii x) Boiling points y) electronegativities z) ionization energies

Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- ELECTRONEGATIVITIES

Description : Why second ionization energy of alkali metals are higher than first ionization energy?

Last Answer : The attraction between the electrons involved and the atomic nucleus is stronger.

Description : How does the of Ionization Enthalpy of alkaline earth metals vary in comparison to alkali metals

Last Answer : Ans The alkaline earth metals have low ionization enthalpies due to fairly large size of the atoms. Since the atomic size increases down the group, their ionization enthalpy decreases The first ... enthalpies of the alkaline earth metals are smaller than those of the corresponding alkali metals.

Description : How does the of Ionization Enthalpy of alkaline earth metals vary in comparison to alkali metals 

Last Answer : The alkaline earth metals have low ionization enthalpies due to fairly large size of the atoms. Since the atomic size increases down the group, their ionization enthalpy decreases The first ionisation ... of the alkaline earth metals are smaller than those of the corresponding alkali metals.  

Description : How the ionization enthalpy varies in alkali metals 

Last Answer : Ionization enthalpy decrease down the group from Li to Cs. 

Description : Why alkali metal have low ionization energy?

Last Answer : Ionization energy is the energy required to remove an electronfrom an atom or ion. Low ionization energy indicates that it takesless energy to remove an electron from the atom. The alkali ... are more and more electrons in theoutermost energy level, requiring more energy to remove anelectron.

Description : Why alkali metal have low ionization energy?

Last Answer : Ionization energy is the energy required to remove an electronfrom an atom or ion. Low ionization energy indicates that it takesless energy to remove an electron from the atom. The alkali ... are more and more electrons in theoutermost energy level, requiring more energy to remove anelectron.

Description : Which among the following is not a characteristic of transition metals? (1) Tendency to gain electrons (2) Low electronegativity (3) Low ionization energy (4) Malleability

Last Answer : (1) Tendency to gain electrons Explanation: The transition metals have a tendency to lose electrons. Since the electrons in the highest energy level are actually on a lower principal enemy number than the ... ions, the 4s electrons are always lost first; so, they form only cations (positive ions).

Description : Which among the following is not a characteristic of transition metals? (1) Tendency to gain electrons (2) Low electro negativity (3) Low ionization energy (4) Malleability

Last Answer : (1) Tendency to gain electrons Explanation: The transition metals have a tendency to lose electrons. Since the electrons in the highest energy level are actually on a lower principal energy number than the ... makes it relatively easy to lose some or all of their electrons to land in stable state.

Description : Which among the following is not a characteristic of transition metals? (1) Tendency to gain electrons (2) Low electronegativity (3) Low ionization energy (4) Malleability 

Last Answer : Tendency to gain electrons

Description : Within a given period of the periodic table, the element with the lowest ionization energy is: w) transition metal x) alkali metal y) halogen z) noble gas

Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- ALKALI METAL

Description : The elements that have an outer electron configuration ns2 (read: n - s - 2) are called: w) halogens x) transition metals y) alkaline earths z) noble gases

Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- ALKALINE EARTHS

Description : From the ground state, electronic configuration of the elements given below, pick up the one with highest value of second ionization energy:

Last Answer : From the ground state, electronic configuration of the elements given below, pick up the one with highest value of second ... D. `1s^(2)2s^(2)2p^(5)`

Description : Give reason for the following: (i)alkali metals do not occur free in nature. (ii)alkali metals have low I .E. (iii)LiI is more soluble than KI in ethanol.

Last Answer : Ans.(i)They are highly reactive in natur (ii) Because of large atomic size. (III)LiI is more covalent in character than KI

Description : Give reason .the melting point and boiling point of alkali metals are low 

Last Answer : The melting and boiling points of the alkali metals are low indicating weak metallic bonding due to the presence of only a single valence electron in them. 

Description : The energy released when an extra electron is added to a neutral gaseous atom is called (a) Bond energy (b) Electron affinity (c) Ionization potential (d) Electronegativity

Last Answer : Ans:(b)

Description : What electron would have the highest ionization energy for an oxygen atom?

Last Answer : What is the answer ?

Description : Define the following : Atomic Radii , Ionization Energy , Electron Affinity , Electronegativity.

Last Answer : Ans :(1) Atomic Radii : An atom does not have strictly defined boundaries so it is impossible to determine the exact radius of an atom but theoretically it is defined as half the distance between the ... in Period : It increases from left to right in a period due to increase in nuclear charge.

Description : The energy required to completely remove an electron from the first Bohr orbit is called a) excited energy b) ionization energy c) accelerated energy d) orbital energy

Last Answer : b) ionization energy

Description : By whom was the calculation of electronegativities first done? -Do You Know?

Last Answer : answer:

Description : 1. For whose removal Parliament's resolution is not needed? 2. By whom was the calculation of electronegativities first done? 3. By which bill does the government make arrangement for the ... the igneous rocks are formed? 20. The Kingdom of Vijayanagar came into existence during which reign?

Last Answer : Answer : 1. Judge of Supreme Court 2. Pauling 3. Finance Bill 4. China 5. Sanskrit of Rudradaman 6. Aid India Consortium 7. Malpighian tubule 8. Finance Bills 9. South Africa 10. Forced ... . Sangama 16. Cell of brain 17. State Legislature 18. CH3 COOH19. Granitisation 20. Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq

Description : Standard reduction potential of alkali metals have high negative values.

Last Answer : Explain : Standard reduction potential of alkali metals have high negative values.

Description : Explain the trend of the following in group 13 elements : A. atomic radii  B. ionization enthalpy  C. electron affinity

Last Answer : Explain the trend of the following in group 13 elements : A. atomic radii B. ionization enthalpy C. electron affinity

Description : From the elements: Cl, Br, F, O, Al, C, Li, Cs and Xe; choose the following: (a) The element with highest negative electron gain enthalpy. (b) The element with lowest ionization enthalpy. ( ... . (f)The element which belongs to zero group. (g) The elements which forms largest number of compounds.

Last Answer : Ans. (a). The element chlorine (Cl) has the highest negative electron gain enthalpy. (b). The element cesium (Cs) has lowest ionization enthalpy. (c). The element fluorine F has lowest atomic radius. (d ... zero group (or group 18). (g). The element carbon (C) forms the largest number of compounds.

Description : Arrange the following order of the property indicated: (a). F, Cl, Br and I (negative electron gain enthalpy) (b). Mg, Al, Si and Na (ionization enthalpy) (c). C, N, O and F (second ionization enthalpy)

Last Answer : Ans. (a). I

Description : The 1936 Nobel Prize in chemistry was awarded to Peter J.W. Debye for his studies of: w) kinetic energy of colliding particles x) electron configuration y) dipole moments z) conformations of cyclohexane

Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- DIPOLE MOMENTS

Description : f-block elements are also called (a) Alkali metals (b) Inner transition elements (c) Transition elements (d) Transuranic elements

Last Answer : Ans:(b)

Description : What is the oxidation number of alkali metals ?

Last Answer : Oxidation number of alkali metals + 1.

Description : What are the alkali metals ?

Last Answer : The remaining 6 elements of hydrogen in group 1 of the periodic table .

Description : For alkali metals, which one of the following trends is incorrect ?

Last Answer : For alkali metals, which one of the following trends is incorrect ? A. Hydration energy `: Li^(+) gt Na^(+) ... D. Atomic size `: Li lt Na lt K lt Rb`

Description : Select similarly between alkali metals and coinage metals.

Last Answer : Select similarly between alkali metals and coinage metals. A. Both are required to store in organic ... same number of electron(s) in outermost shell

Description : Hydrogen shows similarity with alkali metals as well as halogens.

Last Answer : Explain : Hydrogen shows similarity with alkali metals as well as halogens.

Description : What is the most active group of nonmetals noble gases alkaline earth halogens alkali metals?

Last Answer : The most active metals are alkali metals.The most active nonmetals are halogens.

Description : Who has the most active group of nonmetals noble gases alkaline earth halogens alkali metals?

Last Answer : Kevin

Description : In an outline the subtopics are alkali metals and halogens what would the main topic of the outline be?

Last Answer : hi

Description : Alkali metals can

Last Answer : easily lose electrons

Description : Which one occupies the lowermost position in the electromotive series of metals? (A) Aluminium (B) Noble metals (Ag, Pt, Au) (C) Zinc (D) Alkali metals (K, Na, Li)

Last Answer : (B) Noble metals (Ag, Pt, Au)

Description : How does the of Hydration Enthalpy of alkaline earth metals vary & compare it with alkali metals

Last Answer : Ans The hydration enthalpies of alkaline earth metal ions decrease with increase in ionic size down the group. Be2+> Mg2+ > Ca2+ > Sr2+ > Ba2+ The hydration enthalpies of alkaline earth metal ions ... MgCl2 and CaCl2 exist as MgCl2.6H2O and CaCl2· 6H2O while NaCl and KCl do not form such hydrates.

Description : How does the atomic and Ionic Radii of alkaline earth metals vary in comparison to alkali metals

Last Answer : Ans The atomic and ionic radii of the alkaline earth metals are smaller than those of the corresponding alkali metals in the same periods. This is due to the increased nuclear charge in these elements. Within the group, the atomic and ionic radii increase with increase in atomic number.

Description : Give reason .the compounds of alkaline earth metals are less ionic than alkali metals

Last Answer : Ans This is due to increased nuclear charge and smaller size.

Description : State as to why: (a) A solution of Na2CO3 is alkaline? (b)alkali metals are prepared by electrolysis of their fused chlorides ? (c)sodium is found to be more useful than potassium ?

Last Answer : Ans. (a) It undergoes hydrolysis to produce a strong base NaOH . (b) When the aq. Solution of any alkali metal is subjected to electrolysis ,H2 instead of the alkali metal is produced at the ... of sugars and amino acids into the cells. Thus, sodium is found to be more useful than potassium.

Description : why alkali metals impart color to the flame?

Last Answer : Ans. Alkali metals have low ionization enththalpies. Their valence electrons get excited by absorbing energy from the flame. When these electrons return to the ground state, the energy is emitted In the form of light.

Description : what are the common physical features of alkali metals?

Last Answer : Ans. Large Atomic and ionic radii, Low ionization enthalpies, metallic character, low melting and boiling Point, form ionic bond, low density,show flame coloration ,photoelectric effect.

Description : what do you understand by “Non stoichiometric hydrides”? Do you think this type of hydrides to be formed by alkali metals? Justify your answer.

Last Answer : Ans: Hydrides which are deficient in hydrogen and in which the ratio of hydrogen to metal is fractional are called non-stoichiometric hydrides. This type of hydrides are formed by d-and ... they form only stoichiometric hydrides. In other words alkali metals do not form non-stoichiometric hydrides.

Description : Electrometallurgical methods of metal extraction is normally used for those metals (A) Whose oxide/ore is not reduced by carbon (B) Which fall in the category of alkali & alkaline earth metals (C) Which stands higher in the electrochemical series of the metal (D) All (A), (B) & (C)

Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) & (C)

Description : Light waves can cause photoelectric emission in a) Metals b) Alkali metals c) Insulators d) None of the above

Last Answer : c) Insulators

Description : Which one of the alkali metals, forms only, the normal oxide, M2O on heating in air (1) Na (2) Rb (3) K (4) Li

Last Answer : Li

Description : Mention the Points of Difference between ‘Lithium and other Alkali Metals’

Last Answer : (i) Lithium is much harder. Its m.p. and b.p. are higher than the other alkali metals. (ii) Lithium is least reactive but the strongest reducing agent among all the alkali metals. ... and Li2O are comparatively much less soluble in water than the corresponding compounds of other alkali metals. 

Description : Explain the stability of carbonates & bicarbonates of alkali metals . 

Last Answer : The alkali metals form salts with all the oxo-acids. They are generally soluble in water and thermally stable. Their carbonates (M2CO3) and in most cases the hydrogencarbonates (MHCO3) also are highly ... the formation of more stable Li2O and CO2. Its hydrogencarbonate does not exist as a solid.