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The first ionization energies of alkaline earth metals are higher than those of the alkali metals. This is because 

A

There is an increase in the nuclear charge of the alkaline earth metals

B

There is decrease in the nuclear charge of the alkaline earth metals

C

There is no change in the nuclear charge

D

There is an increase in nuclear charge of alkali metals

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AAKASH SERIES-ALKALINE EARTH METALS-OBJECTIVE EXERCISE - 2
  1. Both Be and Al become passive on reaction with concentrated. nitric ac...

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  2. Alkaline earth metal compounds are less soluble in water than the corr...

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  3. The first ionization energies of alkaline earth metals are higher than...

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  4. Which of the following is true i) Be is not affected by dry air ii...

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  5. BeF(2) is highly soluble in water, whereas the fluorides of other alka...

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  6. Among the following the standard oxidation potential is highest for

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  7. The metal which imparts Brick red colour to flame is

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  8. Alkaline earth metals exhibit +2 oxidation state in aqueous solution d...

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  9. Following are some statements about alkaline earth metals I) The ele...

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  10. The decomposition temperature of BaCO(3) (A), MgCO(3) (B) and CaCO(3) ...

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  11. Which of the following alkaline earth metal is used for making windows...

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  12. Which one of the following statements is correct

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  13. Which of the following has highest hydration enthalpy?

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  14. The following are the statements regarding polarisng power of IIA grou...

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  15. The decreasing order of second ionisation potential of K, Ca, Ba is

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  16. Wrong statement of the following

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  17. Acetylide among the following is

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  18. Which of the following about Be is not correct?

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  19. The following are some stements related to IIA group metals I) The r...

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  20. The correct order of ability to fom complexes

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