The p-Block Elements Questions and Answers Part-14

1. The ion that can be precipitated by HCl as well as \[H_{2} S\]  is
a) \[Pb^{2+}\]
b) \[Fe^{3+}\]
c) \[Zn^{2+}\]
d) \[Cu^{2+}\]

Answer: a
Explanation: Pb2+ can be precipitated as PbCl2 in cold water and as PbS in II group by H2 S in acid medium

2. Which of the following is most dense?
a) Fe
b) Cu
c) B
d) Pb

Answer: d
Explanation: Pb is most dense by virtue of its property

3. C and Si have
a) Same physical properties
b) Different physical properties
c) Same physical but different chemical properties
d) Different chemical and physical properties

Answer: d
Explanation: C and Si have different physical and chemical properties

4. Mark the oxide which is amphoteric in character
a) \[CO_{2} \]
b) \[SiO_{2} \]
c) \[SnO_{2} \]
d) CaO

Answer: c
Explanation: CO2 , SiO2 are acidic, CaO is basic and SnO2 is amphoteric.

5. Which of the following sulphate is insoluble in water?
a) \[CuSO_{4} \]
b) \[CdSO_{4} \]
c) \[PbSO_{4} \]
d) \[Al_{2}\left(SO _{4}\right)_{3}\]

Answer: c
Explanation: PbSO4 is insoluble in water

6. Which of the following molecule has highest bond energy?
a) F-F
b) C-C
c) N-N
d) O-O

Answer: b
Explanation:
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7. The metal used for making radiation shield is
a) Al
b) Fe
c) Zn
d) Pb

Answer: d
Explanation: Since lead can stop harmful radiation. Hence it is used for making radiation shield.

8. The straight chain polymer is formed by:
a) hydrolysis of \[CH_{3}SiCl_{3}\]   followed by condensation polymerisation
b) hydrolysis of \[\left(CH_{3}\right)_{4}Si\]    by addition polymerisation
c) hydrolysis of \[\left(CH_{3}\right)_{2}SiCl_{2}\]    followed by condensation polymerisation
d) hydrolysis of \[\left(CH_{3}\right)_{3}SiCl\]    followed by condensation polymerisation

Answer: c
Explanation:
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9. Name the type of the structure of silicate in which one oxygen 2tom of \[\left[SiO_{4}\right]^{4-}\]  is shared ?
a) Linear chain silicate
b) Sheet silicate
c) Pyrosilicate
d) Three dimensional

Answer: c
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10. The basic structural unit of silicates is :
a) \[SiO_{4}^{4-}\]
b) \[SiO_{3}^{2-}\]
c) \[SiO_{4}^{2-}\]
d) SiO

Answer: a
Explanation:
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