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Which of the alkaline earth metal carbonate is thermally the most stable? Why?

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`BaCO_(3)` is the most stable carbonate of alkaline earth metal carbonates. The bigger cation `Ba^(2+)` has less polarising power, cannot distrot the carbonate ion. So stability is more.
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VGS PUBLICATION-BRILLIANT-THE s-BLOCK ELEMENTS -Long Answer Question (8 Marks)
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  5. Write an essay on the differences between lithium and other alkali met...

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  6. Discuss the preparation and properties of sodium carbonate.

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  7. Discuss the similarities between alkaline earth metals and gradation i...

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  8. Discuss the similarities between alkaline earth metals and gradation i...

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  10. Discuss on : (i) Carbonates.

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  11. Discuss on : (ii) Sulphates.

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  12. Discuss on : (iii) Nitrates of alkaline earth metals.

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  13. What are the common physical and chemical features of alkali metals?

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  14. Discuss the general characteristics and gradation in properties of alk...

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  15. Discuss the various reactions that occur in the Solvay process.

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  16. Starting with sodium chloride how would you proceed to prepare (1) S...

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  17. Starting with sodium chloride how would you proceed to prepare (2) S...

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  18. Starting with sodium chloride how would you proceed to prepare (3) S...

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  19. Starting with sodium chloride how would you proceed to prepare (4) S...

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  20. What happens when (i) Magnesium is burnt in air?

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  21. What happens when (ii) Quick lime is heated with silica?

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