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The metallic luster exhibited by sodium is explained by

A

Diffusion of `Na^(+)` ions

B

Oscillation of loose electrons

C

Excitation of free proton

D

Existence of body centred cubic lattice

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AAKASH INSTITUTE-THE S-BLOCK ELEMENTS-Assignment (Section-A)
  1. Arrange the alkali metals in increasing order of their density.

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  2. Which of the following statements is/are true for all the alkali metal...

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  3. The metallic luster exhibited by sodium is explained by

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  4. Which one of the following ions has the largest size in aqueous soluti...

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  5. Which among the following is the strongest reducing agent?

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  6. Sodium chloride gives a golden yellow colour to the bunsen flame, whic...

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  7. Why lithium is kept wrapped in paraffin wax and not stored in kerosene...

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  8. Which of the following oxides is the most basic in nature?

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  9. Which among Na,K,Cs and Li forms most stable hydride?

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  10. Lithium and magnesium exhibit diagonal relationship because

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  11. Sodium sulphate is soluble in water,whereas barium sulphate is sparing...

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  12. Sodium carbonate can be manufactured by Solvay's process but potassium...

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  13. Which decomposes on heating-

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  14. Solvay process is used for the manufacture of

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  15. In the manufacture of sodium hydroxide by product obtained is

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  16. Sodium cannot be obtained by the electrolysis of aqueous solution of N...

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  17. Which of the following bicarbonate does not exist in solid state?

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  18. Which of the alkali metals has the polarizing power close to that of M...

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  19. In the preparation of sodium carbonate (Na(2)CO(3)) which of the follo...

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  20. Which of the following halides has the highest melting point-

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