Match List I with List II :
| List-I Elements |
List-II Properties |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| (a) | Li | (i) | Poor water solubility of ${I^ - }$ salt |
| (b) | Na | (ii) | Most abundant element in cell fluid |
| (c) | K | (iii) | Bicarbonate salt used in fire extinguisher |
| (d) | Cs | (iv) | Carbonate salt decomposes easily on heating |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Solution
(a) CsI salt is poor water soluble due to it's low hydration energy<br><br>(b) NaHCO<sub>3</sub> is used in fire extinguisher<br><br>(c) K is most abundant element in cell fluid<br><br>(d) Li<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub> decomposes easily due to high covalent character caused by small size Li<sup>+</sup> cation.
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: s-Block Elements · Topic: Alkali Metals
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