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Elements of Group 1 and 2 — Important Questions

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45 important questions from Elements of Group 1 and 2 for Maharashtra Board Class 11 Chemistry, with answers. Includes multiple choice and multiple.

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Important Questions from Elements of Group 1 and 2

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Which properties increase down Group 1 elements?

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Atomic radius, Ionic radius, Density

Down Group 1, atomic radius, ionic radius, and density increase due to addition of new shells. However, ionization enthalpy and electronegativity decrease down the group.

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Which Group 2 elements are correct?

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Beryllium (Be), Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca)

Group 2 (alkaline earth metals) includes Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, and Ra. Al belongs to Group 13 and Na belongs to Group 1.

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What is the formula of washing soda?

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Na₂CO₃·10H₂O

Washing soda is sodium carbonate decahydrate with the formula Na₂CO₃·10H₂O. It contains 10 molecules of water of crystallization.

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Which element shows diagonal relationship with magnesium?

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Lithium

Lithium shows diagonal relationship with magnesium. Both form similar compounds and have comparable properties due to similar charge density.

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What are the important topics in Elements of Group 1 and 2 for Maharashtra Board Class 11 Chemistry?
Key topics in Elements of Group 1 and 2 include 1 Hydrogen - The Unique Element, 2 Group 1 Elements - Alkali Metals, 3 Group 2 Elements - Alkaline Earth Metals, 4 Diagonal Relationship. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
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