The s-Block Elements Sample Questions for Class 11
Question 1
Calcium and magnesium are both known as alkaline earth metals.
A. True
B. False
Question 2
If the valence shell electronic structure of a neutral atom of an element is ns^2 np^5, the element will belong to the group of
A. alkali metals.
B. halogens.
C. alkaline earth metals.
D. actinoids.
Question 3
Which of the following categories of elements are placed separately as two series at the bottom of the Periodic Table?
A. Lanthanides and Actinides
B. Alkali metals
C. Halogens
D. Alkaline earth metals
Question 4
Which of the following is a standard rule for determining the solubility of a salt?
A. All alkaline earth metal compounds are soluble.
B. All transition metal compounds are soluble.
C. All alkaline earth metal compounds are insoluble.
D. All alkali metal compounds are soluble.