Inorganic Chemistry Group IA & IIA

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Which of the following compounds is insoluble in water?

LiOH

Li3PO4 (correct)

LiF (correct)

Li2CO3 (correct)

What distinguishes lithium from other group IA metals in terms of its compounds?

Lithium forms more complexes. (correct)

Lithium does not form halides.

Lithium compounds are lighter.

Lithium compounds are more soluble.

Which alkaline earth metal has the highest melting and boiling point?

Magnesium

Beryllium (correct)

Barium

Calcium

Which statement about group IIA metals is true?

They are less reactive than group IA metals. Signup and view all the answers

Which alkali metal forms a nitride in Group IA?

Lithium Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of the Group IIA metal compounds?

They have two valence electrons. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the reactivity of Group IA metals?

They have one electron in their outer shell. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following reactions is true for all group IIA metals?

Burn in dry air to form oxides. Signup and view all the answers

Which product is formed when magnesium reacts with water?

Magnesium hydroxide Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Lithium is incorrect?

Lithium reacts readily with oxygen. Signup and view all the answers

The thermal stability of oxosalts varies among Group IIA metals. Which trend is observed?

Stability decreases down the group. Signup and view all the answers

How do the ionic sizes of Group IA metals compare within their period?

They have the smallest ionic sizes. Signup and view all the answers

What structural arrangement do all Group IA metals adopt at ambient temperatures?

Body-centered cubic structure Signup and view all the answers

What type of compounds do Group IA metals primarily form?

Univalent ionic compounds Signup and view all the answers

Which property distinguishes Lithium from other Group IA metals?

It has a higher melting point. Signup and view all the answers

Why are Group IA metals typically stored under inert solvents?

To prevent tarnishing. Signup and view all the answers

Which property is unique to carbon compared to other Group 14 elements?

Ability to form multiple bonds Signup and view all the answers

What common feature do beryllium and aluminum share that differs from magnesium?

Passive behavior in nitric acid Signup and view all the answers

Which Group 14 element is the most abundant by weight in the Earth's crust?

Silicon Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about beryllium and aluminum is correct?

They fume in moist air and produce HCl Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the solubility of beryllium salts?

Extensively hydrolyzed and highly soluble Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly explains the relationship between beryllium and magnesium in terms of hydroxide reactions?

Beryllium reacts with OH- ions, while magnesium does not Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following characteristics distinguishes aluminum from other Group IIA metals?

Exhibits amphoteric properties Signup and view all the answers

Which element among the Group 14 members primarily exhibits non-metallic character?

Carbon Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic differentiates carbon's ability to form chains compared to other group members?

Carbon has a higher tendency to form multiple bonds. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding the oxides formed by boron and silicon?

Both boron and silicon form acidic oxides. Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is shared by the reactions of all group 14 elements with nitrogen?

They react to produce stable compounds. Signup and view all the answers

According to the Lewis Octet Rule, how should one determine the central atom of a molecule?

Place the atom with the lower group number in the center. Signup and view all the answers

Which VSEPR Theory rule explains the treatment of multiple bonds in molecular shape predictions?

Multiple bonds are regarded as regions of high electron density without distinction. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is accurate concerning tin's tetrahalides?

Tin tetrahalides can form both pentahalides and hexahalides in acid. Signup and view all the answers

What is a general trend observed when comparing the chemical properties of carbon and silicon with their group counterparts?

Carbon and silicon exhibit a unique trend in their ability to form stable sulfides compared to lead. Signup and view all the answers

What factors influence the distribution of valence electrons when predicting molecular structures?

The total number of valence electrons and existing bonds. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Inorganic Chemistry Study Notes

Group IA (Alkali Metals):
- Silvery-white metals (except Cs which is golden yellow).
- Excellent conductors of electricity.
- Soft and highly reactive.
- One valence electron in outer shell.
- Large atomic size in their period.
- Small ionic size after losing electron.
- Low ionization energy.
- Found in ionic compounds in nature.
- Stored under inert solvents.
- Form simple ionic compounds with water.
- Various structures according to temperature (e.g., Lithium has hexagonal close-packed structure at low temp).
- Lithium has unique properties and diagonal relationship with Magnesium.

Group IIA (Alkaline Earth Metals)

Silvery-white (except Beryllium which is greyish).
- Doubly charged cations (2+).
- Reacts with water to produce hydrogen.
- Varying reactivity, with Beryllium being the least reactive in the group (passivated by conc. HNO3.)
- Less reactive than Group IA elements.
- Higher melting and boiling points than Group IA elements.
- Higher cohesive energy than Group IA elements.

Group 14 (Carbon Group)

Elements range from non-metal to metalloids to metals.
- Most abundant elements in Earth's crust (after Oxygen).
- Exhibit allotropy (except Lead).
- Variety of forms (e.g., Diamond, Graphite, Fullerene).
- Tetravalent character.
- Increasing metallic character down the group.

Comparative Chemistry

Group IA and IIA salts show high covalent character in bonding.
Both groups react with water and/or acids to produce gases, oxides, or hydroxides.
Carbon group elements forms hydrides, halides, and oxides, and these differ among different elements in the group (e.g., carbon's ability to form chains). - Beryllium and aluminum show similar trends in some properties, (e.g. formation of hydrides, carbides, and halides).

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