Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Assertion: BeSO4 is soluble in water while BaSO4 is not
Reason: Hydration energy decreases down the group from Be to Ba and lattice energy remains almost constant.
Options
both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
assertion is true but reason is false
both assertion and reason are false
Advertisements
Solution
both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
Which of the following has the highest hydration energy
In context with beryllium, which one of the following statements is incorrect?
Why alkaline earth metals are harder than alkali metals?
The reducing power of a metal depends on various factors. Suggest the factor which makes Li, the strongest reducing agent in aqueous solution.
When sodium is dissolved in liquid ammonia, a solution of deep blue colour is obtained. The colour of the solution is due to ______.
Discuss the trend of the following:
Thermal stability of carbonates of Group 2 elements.
Discuss the trend of the following:
The solubility and the nature of oxides of Group 2 elements.
Why are BeSO4 and MgSO4 readily soluble in water while CaSO4, SrSO4 and BaSO4 are insoluble?
An element of group 2 forms covalent oxide which is amphoteric in nature and dissolves in water to give an amphoteric hydroxide. Identify the element and write chemical reactions of the hydroxide of the element with an alkali and an acid.
Among the following alkaline earth metal halides, one which is covalent and soluble in organic solvents is ______.
