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Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which is an ore of potassium?
1. Carnallite 2. Cryolite 3. Bauxite 4. Dolomite
2. Which of the following is radioactive?
1. Na23 2. K39 3. K40 4. Ca40
3. Alkali metals impart colour to Bunsen flame due to
1. Low ionization energies 2. Low melting point 3. Their softness 4. Their reducing nature
4. Which one of the following properties of alkali metals increases in magnitude as the atomic number
increases?
1. Ionic radius 2. Melting point 3. Electronegativity 4. First ionization energy
5. The process associated with manufacturing of sodium carbonate is known as
1. Chamber 2. Haber 3. Solvay 4. Castner
6. Compared with the alkaline earth metals, the alkali metals exhibit
1. Smaller ionic radii 2. Higher boiling points
3. Greater hardness 4. Lower ionization energies
7. Strongest bond is between
1. CsF 2. NaCl 3. Both (a) and (b) 4. None of these
8. Molten sodium chloride conducts electricity due to the presence of
1. Free electrons 2. Free ions 3. Free molecules 4. Atoms of sodium and chlorine
9. Microcosmic salt is
1. Na2HPO4.2H2O 2. (NH4)2HPO4.2H2O 3. Na(NH4)HPO4.4H2O 4. None of these
10. Which of the following has lowest thermal stability?
1. Li2CO3 2. Na2CO3 3. K2CO3 4. Rb2CO3
11. Sodium reacts with water more vigorously than lithium because
1. It has higher atomic weight 2. It is more electronegative
3. It is more electropositive 4. It is a metal
12. Which of the following properties is not true for an alkali metal?
1. Low atomic volume 2. Low ionization energy 3. Low density 4. Low electro-negativity
0 + 2+ + 2+
13. The standard reduction potentials at 25 C of Li /Li, Ba /Ba, Na /Na and Mg /Mg are -3.05, -2.73, -2.71 and
respectively. Which one of the following is the strongest oxidising agent?
1. Na+ 2. Li+ 3. Ba+ 4. Mg2+
14. Sodium chloride imparts golden yellow colour to the Bunsen flame. The can be interpreted due to
1. Low ionisation potential of sodium
2. Photosensitivity of sodium
3. Sublimation of metallic sodium to give yellow vapour
4. Emission of energy absorbed as a radiation in the ultraviolet region
15. Which of the following compounds is used in gun powder?
1. NaNO3 2. KNO3 3. LiNO3 4. None of these
16. Which of the following statements is false regarding saline hydrides?
1. In the molten state they conduct electricity. 2. They dissolve in water giving off hydrogen.
3. They are used as reducing agents. 4. They are covalent in nature.
17. With the increase in atomic weight, melting points of the alkali metals
1. Increase 2. Decrease 3. Remain constant 4. Do not show definite trend
18. Which of the following statements is incorrect?
1. Sodium is not the most abundant metal in earth’s crust.
2. Sodium is the most abundant metallic element in sea water
3. Melting and boiling points of alkali metals decrease the group.
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19. Which one of the following has higher electropositive character?

1. Cu 2. Cs 3. Ba 4. Cr
20. Which of the following has the highest melting point?
1. NaCl 2. NaF 3. NaBr 4. NaI
21. Which of the following electronic configurations correspond to an element with the lowest ionization
energy?
1. 1s2 2s2 2p3 2. 1s2 2s2 2p5 3. 1s2 2s2 2p2 4. 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s1
22. The alkali metal that reacts with nitrogen directly to form nitride is
1. Li 2. Na 3. K 4. Rb
23. Oxone is
1. CaO 2. N2O 3. Na2O2 4. NaBO3
24. When K2O is added to water, the solution is basic because it contains a significant concentration of
1. O22- 2. O3- 3. OH- 4. K+
25. Which of the following has lowest melting point?
1. Li 2. Na 3. K 4. Cs
26. What are the products formed when Li2CO3 undergoes decomposition?
1. Li2O2 + CO 2. Li2O + CO 3. Li2O + CO2 4. LiO2 + CO
27. On dissolving moderate amount of sodium metal in liquid ammonia at low temperature, which one of the
following does not occur
1. Blue coloured solution is obtained 2. Na+ ions are formed in the solution
3. Liquid ammonia becomes good conductor of electricity 4. Liquid ammonia remains diamagnetic
28. Photoelectric effect is maximum in
1. Cs 2. Na 3. K 4. Li
0
29. Sodium is heated in air at 300 C to form X . It absorbs CO2 and forms Na2CO3 and Y . Which of the following
is Y?
1. H2 2. O2 3. H2O2 4. O3
30. Baking soda is
1. NaHCO3 2. NaHCO3.6H2O 3. Na2CO3 4. Na2CO3.10H2O
31. Hydroxide of which of the following ions is highly soluble in water?
1. Ni2+ 2. K+ 3. Zn2+ 4. Al3+
32. Which of the following carbonates decompose on heating?
1. MgCO3 2. Na2CO3 3. K2CO3 4. All of these
33. Which of the following are arranged in correct increasing order of solubilities?
1. CaCO3 < KHCO3 < NaHCO3 2. NaHCO3 < KHCO3 < CaCO3
3. KHCO3 < NaHCO3 < CaCO3 4. CaCO3 < NaHCO3 < KHCO3
34. When sodium chloride is dissolved in water, sodium ion is
1. Oxidised 2. Reduced 3. Hydrolysed 4. Hydrated
35. Which of the following atoms will have the smallest size?
1. Mg 2. Na 3. Be 4. Li
36. Which of the following compounds has the lowest anion to cation size ratio?
1. LiF 2. NaF 3. CsI 4. CsF
37. The properties of lithium are similar to those of Mg. This is because
1. Both have nearly the same size 2. The ratio of their charge to size is nearly the same
3. Both have similar electronic configurations 4. Both are found together in nature
38. A solution of sodium metal in liquid ammonia is strongly reducing due to the presence of
1. Sodium atoms 2. Sodium hydride 3. Sodium amide 4. Solvated electrons
39. Salt used for performing bead test in qualitative inorganic analysis is
1. K2SO4.AI2(SO4)3.24H2O 2. FeSO4.(NH4)2SO4.6H2O 3. Na(NH4)HPO4.4H2O 4. CuSO4.5H2O
40. The chloride of an element A gives a neutral solution in water. In the periodic table, the element A belongs to
1. First group 2. Third group 3. Fifth group 4. First transition series

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41. Which of the following has largest size?

1. Na 2. Na+ 3. Na- 4. None of the above
42. Which of the following statements is false for alkali metals?
1. Lithium is the strongest reducing agent. 2. Oxides of sodium are amphoteric in nature.
+
3. Li is exceptionally small 4. All alkali metals give blue solution in liquid ammonia
43. A combustible gas is liberated when caustic soda solution is heated with
1. S 2. NH4CI 3. I2 4. Zn
44. Caesium oxide will be
1. Very strongly basic 2. Acidic 3. Weakly basic 4. Amphoteric
45. Lithium shows diagonal relationship with
1. Magnesium 2. Beryllium 3. Aluminium 4. Boron
46. In certain aspects, lithium differs from other alkali metals. The main reason for this is
1. Small size of lithium atom and Li+ ion 2. Extremely high electropositivity of Li
3. Greater hardness of Li 4. Hydration of Li+ ion.
47. When a substance A reacts with water, it produces a combustible gas B and a solution of a substance C in
water. When another substance D reacts with this solution of C, it also produces the same gas B even on
reaction with dilute sulphuric acid at room temperature. A imparts a deep golden yellow colour to a
smokeless flame of Bunsen burner. A, B, C and D respectively are
1. Na, H2, NaOH and Zn 2. K, H2, KOH and Al
3. Ca, H2 Ca(OH)2 and Sn 4. CaC2, C2H2, Ca(OH)2 and Fe.
48. Anhydrous mixture of KF and HF contains which type of ions?
1. K+, H+, F- 2. (KF)+ (HF)- 3. KH+, F- 4. K+, HF2-
49. The increasing order of atomic radius for the elements Na, Rb, K and Mg is
1. Na < K< Mg < Rb 2. K < Na < Mg < Rb 3. Na < Mg < K < Rb 4. Mg < Na < K < Rb
50. In organic reactions, sodium in liquid ammonia is used as
1. Reducing agent 2. Hydrolysing agent 3. Oxidising agent 4. Precipitating agent
51. When sodium is treated with sufficient oxygen/air, the product obtained is
1. Na2O 2. Na2O2 3. NaO2 4. NaO
52. Sodium metal reacts with AI2O3 at high temperature to give a sodium compound X. X reacts with carbon
dioxide in water to form Y. Y is
1. Na2O2 2. Na2O 3. Na2CO3 4. NaAlO2
53. Which of the following is monovalent?
1. Alkali metals 2. Alkaline earth metals 3. Metalloids 4. Transition metals
54. When washing soda is heated
1. CO is released 2. CO + CO2 is released 3. CO2 is released 4. Water vapour is released
55. Potassium is kept in
1. Water 2. Ammonia 3. Alcohol 4. Kerosene
56. Sodium hydroxide reacts with SO2 in aqueous medium to give
1. NaHSO3 2. Na2S2O3 3. NaHSO4 4. Na2SO4
57. Chile saltpetre is
1. NaNO3 2. Na2SO4 3. KNO3 4. OH-
58. Sodium metal cannot be stored under
1. Benzene 2. Kerosene oil 3. Alcohol 4. Toluene
59. Fire extinguishers contain H2SO4 and
1. NaHCO3 and Na2CO3 2. NaHCO3 3. Na2CO3 4. CaCO3
60. The gas evolved on beating Na2CO3 is
1. CO2 2. CO 3. Water vapour 4. No gas
61. Which of the following is obtained by electrolysis of fused NaCl?
1. NaOH 2. Na 3. NaClO 4. NaCIO3
62. Causticization process is used for the preparation of
1. Caustic soda 2. Caustic potash 3. Baryta solution 4. Slaked lime
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63. Baking powder has one of the following constituents

1. Na2CO3 2. Na2SO4 3. NaHCO3 4. K2CO3
64. Which of the following has minimum value of cation/anion ratio?
1. NaCl 2. KCl 3. MgCl2 4. CaF2
65. The following are some of the methods commonly employee for the extraction of metals from their ores.
Which of the following methods is generally employed for the extraction of odium?
1. Reduction of an oxide with coke.
2. Electrolysis of an aqueous solution of a chloride.
3. Electrolysis of a molten chloride.
4. Reduction of a chloride with more reactive metal.
66. In Solvay ammonia process, sodium bicarbonate is precipitated due to
1. Presence of NH3 2. Reaction with CO2 3. Reaction with brine solution 4. Reaction with NaOH
67. Which compound will show the highest lattice energy?
1. RbF 2. CsF 3. NaF 4. KF
68. In the preparation of sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) which of the following is used?
1. Slaked lime 2. Quick lime 3. Lime stone 4. Sodium hydroxide
69. The reactivity of the alkali metal sodium with water, is made use of
1. In drying of alcohols 2. In drying of benzene
3. In drying of ammonia solution 4. As a general drying agent
70. The alkali metals
1. Form salt like hydrides
2. Form salts which are predominantly covalent
3. Show decreased chemical reactivity with dry oxygen in going from Li to Cs
4. Show increasing electronegativity from Li to Cs.
71. Sodium is made by the electrolysis of a molten mixture of about 40% NaCl and 60% CaCI 2 because
1. CaCI2 helps in conduction of electricity 2. This mixture has a lower melting point than NaCI
3. Ca2+ can displace Na from NaCI 4. Ca2+ can reduce NaCl to Na
72. Identify the correct statement
1. Elemental sodium can be prepared and isolated by electrolysing an aqueous solution of NaCI.
2. Elemental Na is a strong oxidising agent.
3. Elemental Na is insoluble in NH3.
4. Elemental Na is easily oxidised.
73. The stability of the following alkali metal chlorides follows the order
1. LiCl > KCl > NaCl > CsCI 2. CsCl > KCI > NaCl > LiCl 3. NaCI > KCl > LiCl > CsCI 4. KCl > CsCl > NaCI > LiCI
74. Which of the following reacts most violently with water?
1. Li 2. K 3. Na 4. Rb
75. When NaOH is manufactured, the gas released at the cathode is
1. Cl2 2. H2 3. O2 4. H2O
2 2 6 1
76. The electronic configuration of metal M is 1s 2s 2p 3s . The formula of its oxide would be
1. MO 2. M2O 3. M2O3 4. MO2
40 -1
77. The number of electrons in [19K ] are
1. 18 2. 19 3. 20 4. 40
78. Which one of the following reactions is not associated with the Solvay process of manufacture of sodium
carbonate?
1. CO2 + H2O  H2CO3 2. NH3 + H2CO3  NN4HCO3
3. NaCI + NH4HCO3  NaHCO3 + NH4Cl 4. 2NaOH + CO2  Na2CO3 + H2O
79. In view of their low ionization energies, the alkali metals are
1. Weak oxidising agents 2. Strong reducing agents 3. Strong oxidising agents 4. Weak reducing agents
80. In electrolysis of NaCl, when Pt electrode is taken then H2 is liberated at cathode while with Hg cathode it
forms sodium amalgam. The reason for this is
1. Hg is more inert than Pt.
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2. More voltage is required to reduce H+ at Hg than at Pt.

3. Na is dissolved in Hg while it does not dissolve in Pt.
4. Concentration of H+ ions is larger when Pt electrode is taken.
81. Aqueous NaCI solution is electrolyzed using platinum electrodes. What is the product formed at cathode?
1. Na 2. H2 3. O2 4. Cl2
82. Super oxide of potassium is
1. K2O 2. K2O2 3. KO2 4. K2O3
83. In Solvay process of manufacture of Na2CO3, the by products are
1. NH4Cl, CaO 2. CaO, Na2CO3 3. CaCI2, CO2, NH3 4. Na2CO3, CO2
84. NaOH is prepared by the method
1. Down’s cell 2. Hoope’s process 3. Solvay process 4. Castner Kellner cell
85. Which of the following is correct?
1. In the Castner process of sodium extraction, NaCI is used as an electrolyte.
2. Sodium reduces CO2 to carbon.
3. Magnesium reacts with cold water and liberates hydrogen.
4. Magnallium is one alloy of Mg and Zn.
86. When CO2 is bubbled into an aqueous solution of Na2CO3, the following is formed
1. NaOH 2. NaHCO3 3. H2O 4. OH-
87. The formula of nitre is
1. KNO3 2. NaNO2 3. BaCI 4. Na2CO3
88. Nerve signals in animals occurs through which of the following processes?
1. Electrical potential gradient due to transfer of K+ ions.
2. Electrical potential gradient due to transfer of Na+ ions in (Na+ - K+) pumps.
3. Electrical potential gradient set up due to transfer of Ca2+ ions.
4. No nerve signal exists in animals.
89. Select the correct statement
1. Solubility of alkali hydroxides is in order LiOH > NaOH > KOH > RbOH
2. Solubility of alkali carbonates is in order Li2CO3 > Na2CO3 > K2CO3 > Rb2CO3
3. Both are correct.
4. None is correct.
90. The alkali metals readily dissolve in liquid ammonia to give solution which are blue in colour, if dilute. The
blue colour is believed to be due to
1. Ammoniated cations 2. Ammoniated anions
3. Ammoniated electrons 4. Ammoniated cations and electrons.
91. Select the correct statement among the following
1. Oxides and peroxides of alkali metal are diamagnetic and colourIess.
2. Superoxides are paramagnetic.
3. Li and Na do not form superoxidcs.
4. All statements are correct.
92. Which of the following alkali metal hydroxides is the strongest base?
1. LiOH 2. NaOH 3. KOH 4. CsOH
93. Which of the following oxides is formed when potassium metal is burnt in excess air?
1. K2O 2. KO 3. KO2 4. K2O2
94. Sodium conducts electricity because
1. It is a soft alkali metal 2. It has only one electron in the outermost orbit
3. It has mobile electrons 4. It gives hydrogen with water.
95. The strongest reducing agent among Na, K, Rb and Cs is
1. Na 2. Cs 3. Rb 4. K
96. Alkali metals are generally extracted by
1. Reduction methods 2. Double decomposition methods
2. Displacement methods 4. Electrolytic methods
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97. Which one of these is basic?

1. CO2 2. SiO2 3. Na2O 4. SO2
98. Which one of these is most reactive?
1. Na 2. K 3. Pb 4. Mg
99. Which of the following elements react directly with nitrogen to form
1. Li 2. Ba 3. K 4. Rb
100. Which of the following is known as fusion mixture?
1. Mixture of Na2CO3 + NaHCo3 2. Na2CO3.10H2O
3. Mixture of K2CO3 + Na2CO3 4. NaHCO3
101. Which of the following has the highest solubility product?
1. KOH 2. CsOH 3. LiOH 4. RbOH
102. Which is the weakest reducing agent?
1. Li 2. Na 3. K 4. Rb
103. Which of the following sets can be called isoelectronic species?
1. Na+, Mg+ 2. Na, Mg+ 3. Na, Mg 4. Na, Mg2+
104. Alkali metals displace hydrogen from water forming bases due to the reason that
1. They are far above the hydrogen in electrochemical series based on oxidation potential.
2. They are far below the hydrogen in electrochemical series based on oxidation potential.
3. Their ionization potential is less than that of other elements
4. They contain only one electron in their outermost shell.
105. Cs+ ion imparts violet colour to the flame. This is due to the fact that the emitted radiations have
1. High energy 2. Low energy 3. Longer wavelength 4. None of these
106. Which of the following alkali metal ions has the highest conductivity in aqueous solution?
1. Li+ 2. Cs+ 3. Na+ 4. K+
107. Crystalline sodium chloride is a bad conductor of electricity because
1. It contains only molecules 2. It does not posses ions
3. The ions present in it are not free to move 4. It contains free molecules
108. Which of the following does not illustrate the anomalous properties of Li?
1. The melting and boiling point of Li are comparatively high
2. Li forms a nitride Li3N unlike group 1 metals.
3. Li is much softer than the other group 1 metals.
4. Li+ ion and its compounds are more heavily hydrated than those of the rest of the group.
109. The valence shell electronic configuration of alkali metals is
1. ns2 ns1 2. ns1 3. (n - 1)p6ns2 4. (n - 1)d2 ns2
110. Which of the following has the least ionization potential?
1. Li 2. He 3. N 4. Zn
111. An aqueous solution of sodium carbonate is alkaline because sodium carbonate is a salt of
1. Weak acid and weak base 2. Strong acid and weak base
3. Weak acid and strong base 4. Strong acid and strong base
112. Which of the following is a man-made element?
1. Ra 2. Fr 3. Rn 4. Lr
113. Fires that result from the combustion of alkali metals can be extinguished by
1. CCI4 2. Sand 3. Water 4. Kerosene
114. On heating sodium metal in a current of dry ammonia, the compound formed is
1. Sodium amide 2. Sodium azide 3. Sodium nitride 4. Sodium hydride
115. Which of the following alkali metal ions has lowest ionic mobility in aqueous solution?
1. Rb+ 2. Cs+ 3. Li+ 4. Na+
+
116. Excess of Na ions in human system causes
1. Diabetes 2. Anaemia 3. Low blood pressure 4. High blood pressure
117. Which one of the following metallic hydroxides does not dissolve in sodium hydroxide solution?
1. AI(OH)3 2. Pb(OH)2 3. Fe(OH)3 4. Zn(OH)2
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118. Smallest species among the following is

1. Hydrogen 2. Helium 3. Lithium 4. Lithium ion
119. How does the ionization energy of first group elements vary?
1. Increases down the group 2. Decreases down the group
3. Remains unchanged 4. Variation is not regular
120. The ionic conductance of following cations in a given concentration is in the order
1. Li+ < Na+ < K+ < Rb+ 2. Li+ > Na+ > K+ > Rb+ 3. Li+ > Na+ < K+ < Rb+ 4. Li+ = Na+ < K+ < Rb+
121. Lithium is strongest reducing agent among alkali metals due to which of the following factor?
1. Ionization energy 2. Electron affinity 3. Hydration energy 4. Lattice energy
122. Nitrogen dioxide cannot be prepared by heating
1. KNO3 2. Pb(NO3)2 3. Cu(NO3)2 4. AgNO3
123. Molecular formula of Glauber’s salt is
1. MgSO4·7H2O 2. CuSO4.5H2O 3. FeSO4.7H2O 4. Na2SO4.10H2O
124. The pair of compounds which cannot exist together in solution is
1. NaHCO3 and NaOH 2. NaHCO3 and H2O 3. NaHCO3 and Na2CO3 4. Na2CO3 and NaOH
125. The metallic lustre exhibited by sodium is explained by
1. Diffusion of sodium ions 2. Oscillation of loose electrons
3. Excitation of free protons 4. Existence of body centred cubic lattice
126. An aqueous solution of sodium sulphate is electrolysed using inert electrodes. The products at the cathode
and anode are respectively
1. H2, O2 2. O2, H2 3. O2, Na 4. O2, SO2
127. Sodium sulphate is soluble in water but barium sulphate is sparingly soluble because
1. The hydration energy of Na2SO4 is more than its lattice energy while the lattice energy of BaSO4 is more
than its hydration energy.
2. The lattice energy has no role to play in solubility.
3. The lattice energy of Na2SO4 is more than its hydration energy.
4. None of these.
128. Which of the following statements is correct for CsBr3?
1. It is a covalent compound. 2. It contains Cs3+ and Br- ions.
3. It contains Cs+ and Br3- ions. 4. It contains Cs+, Br- and Br2 molecule
129. Sodium nitrate decomposes above 8000C to give
1. N2 2. O2 3. NO2 4. Na2O

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Group – II Elements (Alkaline Earth Metals)

Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which of the following alkaline earth metals show anomalous behaviour and has the same electronegativity
as aluminium?
1. Ba 2. Sr 3. Ca 4. Be
2. Which of the following processes is used in the extractive metallurgy of magnesium?
1. Fused salt electrolysis 2. Self reduction 3. Aqueous solution electrolysis 4. Thermite reduction
3. Magnesium keeps on burning in
1. N2 2. CO2 3. NO2 4. N2 as well as CO2
4. Which of the following represents correct order of increasing solubilities?
1. CaCO3 < KHCO3 < NaHCO3 2. NaHCO3 < KHCO3 < CaCO3
3. KHCO3 < NaHCO3 < CaCO3 4. CaCO3 < NaHCO3 < KHCO3
5. Which of the following does not liberate O2 and removes water vapours?
1. MgO 2. NaNO3 3. Pb3O4 4. KCIO3
6. Which of the following is different from the other three oxides?
1. MgO 2. SnO 3. ZnO 4. Cr2O3
7. Which of the following has highest electrode potential?
1. Be 2. Mg 3. Ca 4. Ba
8. Which of the following is true for magnesium?
1. It is more electropositive than sodium.
2. It is manufactured by electrolysis of aqueous magnesium chloride.
3. It is a strong reducing agent.
4. In chemical properties, it resembles with its diagonally placed element boron in group III of the periodic
table.
9. Which of the following represents correct order of increasing basic strength?
1. MgO < BeO < CaO < BaO 2. BeO < MgO < CaO < BaO
3. BaO < CaO < MgO < BeO 4. CaO < BaO < BeO < MgO
10. The most electropositive amongst the alkaline earth metals is
1. Beryllium 2. Magnesium 3. Calcium 4. Barium
11. The decreasing order of the second ionization potential of Mg, Ca and Ba is
1. Mg > Ca > Ba 2. Ca > Ba > Mg 3. Ba > Mg > Ca 4. Mg > Ba > Ca
12. All the following substances react with water. The pair that gives the same gaseous product is
1. K and KO2 2. Na and Na2O2 3. Ca and CaH2 4. Ba and BaO2
13. Among the following oxides, the most basic is
1. ZnO 2. MgO 3. AI2O3 4. N2O5
14. A metal salt solution forms a yellow precipitate with potassium chromate in acetic acid, a white precipitate
with dilute sulphuric acid but gave no precipitate with sodium chloride or iodide. The white precipitate
obtained when sodium carbonate is added to the metal salt solution will consist of
1. Lead carbonate 2. Basic lead carbonate 3. Barium carbonate 4. Strontium carbonate
15. Which of the alkaline earth metals is the strongest reducing agent?
1. Ca 2. Sr 3. Ba 4. Mg
16. White enamel of our teeth contains
1. Ca3(PO4)2 2. CaF2 3. CaCI2 4. CaBr2
17. The correct order of increasing ionic character is
1. BeCI2 < MgCl2 < CaCl2 < BaCI2 2. BeCl2 < MgCl2 < BaCl2 < CaCl2
3. BeCl2 < BaCl2 < MgCl2 < CaCl2 4. BaCl2 < CaCl2 < MgCl2 < BeCl2
18. The first ionization potentials (eV) of Be and Ba respectively are
1. 8.29, 9.32 2. 9.32, 9.32 3. 8.29, 8.29 4. 9.32, 8.29

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19. The compounds of alkaline earth metals have the following magnetic nature
1. Diamagnetic 2. Paramagnetic 3. Ferromagnetic 4. Antiferromagnetic
20. Mg is an important component of which biomolecule occurring extensively in living world?
1. Haemoglobin 2. Chlorophyll 3. Florigen 4. ATP
21. Which of the following has maximum ionization energy?
1. Ba  Ba+ + e- 2. Ca  Ca+ + e- 3. Ca  Ca2+ +2e- 4. Mg  Mg2+ + 2e-
22. As the alkaline earth metals (except Be) tend to lose their valence electrons readily, they act as
1. Weak oxidising agents 2. Weak reducing agents 3. Strong oxidising agents 4. Strong reducing agents.
23. A solution of MgCl2 in water has pH
1. < 7 2. > 7 3. 7 4. 14.2
24. Which of the following is insoluble in water?
1. H2O 2. HgCl2 3. Ca(NO3)2 4. CaF2
25. Thermal stability of alkaline earth metal carbonates decreases in the order
1. BaCO3 > SrCO3 > CaCO3 > MgCO3 2. BaCO3 > SrCO3 > MgCO3 > CaCO3
3. CaC0O3 > SrCO3 > MgCO3 > BaCO3 4. MgCO3 > CaCO3 > SrCO3 > BaCO3
26. Magnesium burns in CO2 to form
1. MgO + C 2. MgO + CO 3. MgCO3 4. MgO
27. Which one of the following statements is correct for alkaline earth metals?
1. They are diatomic and form ions of the 2. They are highly electronegative elements.
3. They are monoatomic and form ions of the type M+ 4. They are monoatomic and form ions of the type M2+.
28. The alkaline earth metals Ba, Sr, Ca and Mg may be arranged in the order of their decreasing first ionisation
potential as
1. Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba 2. Ca, Sr, Ba, Mg 3. Sr, Ba, Mg, Ca 4. Ba, Mg, Ca, Sr
29. Amongst LiCl, RbCI, BeCI2 and MgCl2, the compounds with greatest and the least ionic character, respectively
are
1. LiCl and RbCl 2. RbCl and BeCl2 3. RbCl and MgCl2 4. MgCl2 and BeCl2
30. Melting point of calcium halides decreases in the order
1. CaF2 > CaCl2 > CaBr2 > CaI2 2. Cal2 > CaBr2 > CaCl2 > CaF2
3. CaBr2 > Cal2 > CaF2 > CaCl2 4. CaCI2 > CaBr2 > Cal2 > CaF2
31. Which of the following will liberate hydrogen by its reaction with hydrochloric acid?
1. Copper 2. Phosphorus 3. Mercury 4. Magnesium
32. Beryllium is placed above magnesium in the second group. Beryllium dust, therefore, when added to MgCl 2
solution
1. Have no effect 2. Precipitate Mg metal 3. Precipitate MgO
4. Lead to dissolution of beryllium metal.
33. Which of the following statements is false?
1. Strontium decomposes water readily than beryllium.
2. Barium carbonate melts at a higher temperature than calcium carbonate.
3. Barium hydroxide is more soluble in water than magnesium hydroxide.
4. Beryllium hydroxide is more basic than barium hydroxide.
34. The solubilityofsulphates in water, down the Be group is Be > Mg > Ca > Sr > Ba. This is due to
1. High heat of hydration for smaller ions like Be2+ 2. Increasing molecular weight
3. Decreasing lattice energy 4. Increase in melting points.
35. What is X in the following reaction? MgCl2 + 2H2O  X + 2HCl + H2O
1. MgO 2. Mg 3. Mg(OH)2 4. Mg(OH)CI
36. Metals belonging to the same group in the periodic table are
1. Mg and Na 2. Mg and Cu 3. Mg and Ba 4. Mg and K
37. The number of covalent bonds formed by beryllium is
1. 2 2. 3 3. 4 4. 5
38. A major constituent of Portland cement (except lime) is
1. Silica 2. Alumina 3. Iron oxide 4. Magnesia
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39. Setting of cement is an

1. Exothermic reaction 2. Endothermic reaction
3. Neither exothermic nor endothermic 4. None of these
40. Which of the following is commonly used in a laboratory dessicator?
1. Anhyd. Na2CO3 2. Anhyd. CaCl2 3. Dry NaCI 4. None of the above
41. The wire of flash bulb is made up of
1. Mg 2. Cu 3. Ba 4. Ag
42. In India, at the occasion of marriages, the fire works give green flame. Which one of the following radicals
may be present?
1. Na 2. K 3. Ba 4. Ca
43. Plaster of Paris hardens by
1. Giving off CO2 2. Changing into CaCO3 3. Combining with water 4. Giving out water
44. Epsom salt is the hydrate of one of the following
1. Magnesium sulphate 2. Ferrous ammonium sulphate
3. Magnesium ammonium phosphate 4. Calcium sulphate
45. Which one of the following substances is used in the laboratory for fast drying of neutral gases?
1. Phosphorus pentoxide 2. Active charcoal 3. Anhydrous calcium chloride 4. Na3PO4
0
46. Gypsum on heating to 200 C gives
1
1. CaSO4·2H2O 2. CaSO4 3. CaSO4· H2O 4. SO3 and CaO
2
47. Which of the following metal ions plays an important role in muscle contraction?
1. K+ 2. Na+ 3. Mg2+ 4. Ca2+
48. Presence of which of the following salts increases the rate of setting of plaster of Paris?
1. NaCI 2. KCI 3. BaSO4 4. CuSO4
49. Identify the correct statement.
1. Gypsum contains a lower percentage of calcium than plaster of Paris.
2. Gypsum is obtained by heating plaster of Paris.
3. Plaster of Paris can be obtained by hydration of gypsum.
4. Plaster of Paris is obtained by partial oxidation of gypsum.
50. Calcium is obtained by the
1. Electrolysis of molten CaCI2 2. Electrolysis of solution of CaCI2 in water
3. Reduction of CaCI2 with carbon 4. Roasting of lime stone
51. The difference of water of crystallisation in gypsum and plaster of Paris is
5 1 1
1. 2. 2 3. 4. 1
2 2 2
52. Chemical A is used for water softening to remove temporary hardness. A reacts with Na 2CO3 to generate
caustic soda. When CO2 is bubbled through A, it turns cloudy. What is the chemical formula of A?
1. CaCO3 2. CaO 3. Ca(OH)2 4. Ca(HCO3)2
53. Plaster of Paris is used
1. As a plaster for walls 2. In surgery 3. In metallurgical process 4. As a drying agent
54. On heating quick lime with coke in an electric furnace, we get
1. Ca and CO2 2. CaCO3 3. CaO 4. CaC2
55. Initial setting of cement is mainly due to
1. Hydration and gel formation 2. Dehydration and gel formation
3. Hydration and hydrolysis 4. Hydration and oxidation
56. As the nuclear charge increases from neon to calcium, the orbital energies
1. Increase 2. Increase very rapidly 3. Increase very slowly 4. Fall
57. Carnallite on electrolysis gives
1. Ca and Cl2 2. Na and CO2 3. K and CO2 4. Mg and CI2.
58. Mixture of MgCl2 and MgO is called
1. Portland cement 2. Sorel’s cement 3. Double salt 4. None of these
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59. Setting of plaster of Paris involves

1. Oxidation with atmospheric oxygen 2. Combination with atmospheric CO2
3. Dehydration 4. Hydration to yield another hydrate
60. Out of the following elements which one do you expect to be most reactive chemically?
1. Be 2. Ca 3. Ba 4. Sr
61. Portland cement is manufactured by using
1. Limestone, clay and sand 2. Limestone, gypsum and sand
3. Limestone, gypsum and alumina 4. Limestone, clay and gypsum
62. Drying agent which reacts with CO2 and removes water vapours is
1. CaO 2. CaCl2 3. CaCO3 4. Ca(NO3)2
63. Which of the following sulphates has highest solubility in water?
1. BaSO4 2. CaSO4 3. BeSO4 4. MgSO4
64. The chemical composition of plaster of Paris is
1. Ca2SiO4.1/2H2O 2. Ca2SiO4.2H2O 3. CaSO4.1/2H2O 4. CaSO4.2H2O
65. Which of the following compounds of cement sets at the lowest rate?
1. Dicalcium silicate 2. Tricalcium silicate
3. Tricalcium aluminate 4. Tetracalcium aluminoferrite
66. Melting point is lowest for
1. Be 2. Mg 3. Ca 4. Sr
67. Which of the following imparts brick red colour of the flame?
1. Ca [Link] 3. Sr 4. None of above
68. Magnesium can be obtained by
1. Reducing MgO with coke 2. Reducing magnesium salt solution with Fe
3. Electrolysis of fused magnesium salt 4. Electrolysis of Mg(NO3)2 solution
69. Which of the following is the strongest base?
1. Al(OH)3 2. Mg(OH)2 3. Ca(OH)2 4. Ba(OH)2
70. Limestone is not used in which of the following manufacturing processes?
1. Phosphorus from phosphorite 2. Portland cement
3. Iron from haematite 4. Solvay process of sodium carbonate
71. Blanc fire used in paints is
1. Finely divided BaSO4 2. Paste of Mg(OH)2 3. Suspension of slaked lime 4. MgCl2.5MgO.5H2O
72. The formula of calcium cyanamide is
1. Ca(CN)2 2. CaC2N 3. CaNCN 4. CaCHNH2
73. A firework gives out crimson coloured light. It contains a salt of
1. Ca 2. Na 3. Sr 4. Ba
74. Halides of alkaline earth metals form hydrates such as MgCl 2.6H2O, CaCI2.6H2O, BaCI2.2H2O and SrCl2.2H2O.
This shows that halides of group 2 elements
1. Are hygroscopic in nature 2. Act as dehydrating agents
3. Can absorb moisture from air 4. All of the above
75. A certain metal is used to prepare an antacid. This metal accidently catches fire which cannot be put out by
using CO2 based extinguishers. The metal is
1. C 2. Ca 3. Mg 4. Na
76. The carbide of which of the following metals on hydrolysis gives allylene or propyne?
1. Be 2. Ca 3. Al 3. Mg
77. Which of the following shows high tendency to form a peroxide?
1. Lithium 2. Beryllium 3. Magnesium 4. Radium
78. Which of the following has the lowest melting point?
1. SrF2 2. BeF2 3. MgF2 4. CaF2
79. Which of the following on thermal decomposition yields a basic as well as an acidic oxide?
1. KClO3 2. CaCO3 3. NH4NO3 4. NaNO3

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80. From which mineral Ra is obtained?

1. Limestone 2. Rutile 3. Pitchblende 4. Haematite
81. Salt used as a purgative is
1. NaCl 2. MgSO4·7H2O 3. Ca3Al2O6 4. MgCI2.6H2O
82. Ra is placed at the bottom of alkaline earth metals. The element should
1. Have the highest atomic volume 2. Possess the minimum density
3. Be less easily ionizable 4. Be least electropositive
83. Mortar is a mixture of
1. CaCO3 and CaO 2. Slaked lime and water 3. Slaked lime, sand and water 4. None of these
84. Magnesium wire bums in the atmosphere CO2 because
1. Magnesium acts as an oxidising agent
2. Magnesium has 2 electrons in the outermost orbit
3. Magnesium acts as a reducing agent and removes oxygen from CO2
4. None of these
85. Which reagent would enable you to remove SO42- ions from solution containing both SO42- and Cl- ions?
1. NaOH 2. Pb2+ 3. Ba(OH)2 4. BaSO4
86. Which alkaline earth metal nitride is volatile?
1. Be3N2 2. Mg3N2 3. Ca3N2 4. None of these
87. Which chloride is covalent and soluble in ether?
1. BeCl2 2. CaCl2 3. CrCl3 4. BaCl2
88. Celestite is an ore of
1. Ba 2. Ca 3. Sr 4. Mg
89. The weakest base among NaOH, Ca(OH)2, KOH and Be(OH)2 is
1. NaOH 2. Ca(OH)2 3. KOH 4. Be(OH)2
90. BeF2 is soluble in water whereas fluorides of other alkaline earth metals are insoluble because of
1. Ionic nature of BeF2 2. Covalent nature of BeF2
3. Greater hydration energy of Be2+ ion as compared to its lattice energy 4. None of these
91. Gypsum is added to clinker during cement manufacture to
1. Decrease the rate of setting of cement 2. Make the cement impervious
3. Bind the particles of calcium silicate 4. To facilitate the formation of colloidal gel
92. Hydroxide of which of the following ions is easily soluble in water?
1. Zn2+ 2. Ba2+ 3. Mg2+ 4. Al3+
93. The following compounds have been arranged in order of their increasing thermal stabilities. Identify the
correct order.
I. K2CO3 II. MgCO3 III. CaCO3 IV. BeCO3
1. I, II, III, IV 2. IV, II, III, I 3. IV, II, I, III 4. II, IV, III, I
2+ +
94. Magnesium form Mg and not Mg because
1. Magnesium (II) carbonate is insoluble in water
2. Generally higher oxidation states are preferred by metals
3. Ionic radius of Mg (ll) is smaller than of Mg (I)
4. Hydration energy of divalent magnesium ion is higher than monovalent magnesium ion
95. Beryllium shows diagonal relationship with aluminium. Which of the following similarity is incorrect?
1. Be2C like AI4C3 yields methane on hydrolysis. 2. Be like Al is rendered passive by HNO3.
3. Be(OH)2 like AI(OH)3 is basic. 4. Be forms beryllates and AI forms aluminates.
96. Barium can be extracted from which of the following ores?
1. Dolomite 2. Witherite 3. Carnallite 4. Gypsum
97. Which alkaline earth metal forms complex salts?
1. Be 2. Mg 3. Ca 4. Ba
98. In order to differentiate between the metals A and B, it as been observed that both form oxide but B also
forms nitride, when both burn in air. So A and B are
1. Cs, K 2. Mg, Ca 3. Li, Na 4. K, Mg
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99. Among the metals Be, Mg, Ca and Sr of group 2 (or group IIA) of the periodic table, the least ionic chloride
would be formed by
1. Mg 2. Be 3. Ca 4. Sr
100. Which of the following salts does not impart a colour to the flame?
1. LiCI 2. KCI 3. MgCl2 4. CaCI2
101. Which of the following is least soluble in water?
1. BeSO4 2. BaSO4 3. CaSO4 4. SrSO4
102. Dolomite has the composition
1. KCI.MgCI2·6H2O 2. Na3AlF6 3. CaCO3.MgCO3 4. CaCI2.MgCI2.6H2O
103. Which of the following metal evolves hydrogen on reacting with cold dilute HNO 3?
1. Mg 2. AI 3. Fe 4. Cu
104. Alkaline earth metals form ions of the general formula
1. M2+ 2. M+ 3. M 4. M2-
105. The one which does not show variable valency is
1. Barium [Link] 3. Copper 4. Lead
106. The characteristic outer electronic configuration of alkaline earth metals is
1. ns1 2. ns2 3. ns2np2 4. ns2np1
107. One which is not dissolved by dilute hydrochloric acid is
1. ZnS 2. MnS 3. BaCO3 4. BaSO4
108. A chloride dissolves appreciably in cold water. When placed on a Pt wire in Bunsen flame, no distinctive
colour is noted. Which cation could be present?
1. Be2+ 2. Ba2+ 3. Pb2+ 4. Ca2+
109. The right order of the solubility of sulphates of alkaline earth metals in water is
1. Be > Ca > Mg > Ba > Sr 2. Mg > Be > Ba > Ca > Sr 3. Be > Mg > Ca > Sr > Ba 4. Mg > Ca > Ba > Be > Sr
110. The first ionization energies of alkaline earth metals are higher than those of the alkali metals. This is
because
1. There is an increase in the nuclear charge of the alkaline earth metals
2. There is a decrease in the nuclear charge of the alkaline earth metals
3. There is no change in the nuclear
4. None of the above
111. Among the alkaline earth metals, the element forming predominantly covalent compounds is
1. Ba 2. Sr 3. Ca 4. Be
112. Among the following: NaOH, Ca(OH)2, KOH and Zn(OH)2, the weakest base is
1. NaOH 2. Ca(OH)2 3. KOH 4. Zn(OH)2
113. A metal is burnt in air and the ash on moistening smells of NH 3. The metal is
1. Na 2. Fe 3. Mg 4. AI
114. Which of the following is incorrect?
1. Mg burns in air releasing dazzling light rich in UV rays. 2. CaCI2.6H2O when mixed with ice mixture.
3. Mg cannot form complexes. 4. Be can form complexes due to its very small size
115. To a clear solution of compound (X), a solution of BaCl2 is added and a heavy white precipitate is formed
which does not dissolve in dil. HCl. The compound (X) is
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NCERT DRILL
1. The oxidation state of K in KO2 is
1. -1 2. + 1 3. 0 4. +2
2. The E for Cl2/Cl is +1.36, for I2I is +0.53, for Ag /Ag is + 0.79, Na /Na is -2.71 and for Li+/Li is -3.04. The
0 - - + +

decreasing order of their reducing strength is

1. Na > Ag > Li > CI- 2. Li > Na I- > Ag > CI- 3. Ag > I > Cl- > Li > Na 4. I > Ag > Li > Cl- > Na
3. The oxidation state of sodium in Na2O2 is
1. -1 2. + 1 3. 0 4. -3
4. The alkali metal having least melting point is
1. Na 2. K 3. Rb 4. Cs
5. Which one of the following alkali metals gives hydrated salts?
1. Li 2. Na 3. K 4. Cs
6. Which one of the alkaline earth metal carbonates is thermally most stable?
1. MgCO3 2. CaCO3 3. SrCO3 4. BaCO3
7. The correct order of mobility of the alkali metal ions in aqueous solution is
1. Li+ > Na+ > K+ > Rb+ > Cs+ 2. Li+ < K+ < Rb+ < Na+ < Cs+ 3. Li+ < Rb+ < K+ < Cs+ < Na+ 4. Li+ < Na+ < K+ < Rb+ < Cs+
8. Which of the following metal hydroxides is the least basic?
1. Ca(OH)2 2. Sr(OH)2 3. Be(OH)2 4. Ba(OH)2
9. Sodium is less reactive than potassium due to
1. High ionisation enthalpy of Na as compared to K. 2. Low ionisation enthalpy of Na as compared to K.
3. Both (a) and (b) 4. None of these
10. Which of the following elements cannot be used for photoelectric effect?
1. K 2. Cs 3. Li 4. Both (a) and (b)
11. Which of the following is most stable?
1. Na3N 2. Rb3N 3. Li3N 4. K3N
12. LiNO3 on heating gives
1. O2 2. NO2 3. NO2 + O2 4. NO
13. In the given chemical reaction,
2W+ H2O + CO2  X H 2 O+ CO2 2 Y NaCl
→
NH4Cl + Z Z is
→
1. NaOH 2. NaHCO3 3. NH4HCO3 4. NH3
14. Potassium carbonate cannot be prepared by Solvay’s process because
1. K2CO3 is unstable 2. KHCO3 is unstable.
3. KHCO3 is too soluble to be precipitated by NH4HCO3 and KCI. 4. None of these
15. In reaction,
2KO2 + 2H2O  2KOH + X + O2 X is
1. H2O 2. H2O2 3. O3 4. H2
16. Which of the following elements do not impart colour to the flame?
1. Magnesium 2. Calcium 3. Radium 4. Barium
17. Gypsum on heating to 393 K gives
1
1. CaSO4·2H20O 2. CaSO4 . H2O 3. SO4 4. SO3
2
18. Which of the carbonates given below is unstable in air and is kept in CO 2 atmosphere to avoid
decomposition?
1. BeCO3 2. MgCO3 3. CaCO3 4. BaCO3
19. Which of the following statements is true about Ca(OH)2?
1. It is used in the preparation of bleaching powder. 2. It is a light blue solid.
3. It does not possess disinfectant property 4. It is used in the manufacture of cement.
20. Match the elements given in Column I with colour they impart to the flame given in Column II.
Column I Colour II
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A. Cs 1. Yellow
B. Na 2. Violet
C. Ba 3. Blue
D. K 4. Apple
A B C D
1. 2 3 4 1
2. 3 1 4 2
3. 4 3 2 1
4. 4 2 3 1
21. When water is added to compound (A) of calcium, solution of compound (B) is formed. When carbon dioxide
is passed into the solution, it turns milky due to the formation of compound (C).
The compound (A) is
1. Ca(OH)2 2. CaCO3 3. Ca(HCO3)2 4. CaO
22. Chlorine reacts with slaked lime to give
1. Gypsum 2. Bleaching power 3. Plaster of paris 4. Dead burnt plaster
23. Which one of the following alkali metal longest wavelength in the flame test?
1. Li 2. Cs 3. K 4. Na
24. In the given reaction, Na2CO3·10H2O 375 K X ¿ 373 K Y + H2O Y is
→ →
1. NaOH 2. Na2CO3 3. CO2 4. NH4HCO3
25. Dead burnt plaster is
1
1. CaSO4. 2H2O 2. CaSO4. H2O 3. CaSO4 4. MgSO4.7H2O
2
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Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following atoms has the highest first ionization energy?
1. Rb 2. Na 3. K 4. Sc
2. The main oxides formed on combustion of Li, Na and K in excess of air are, respectively
1. Li2,O, Na2O and KO2 2. LiO2, Na2O2 and K2O 3. Li2O2, Na2O2 and KO2 4. Li2O, Na2O2 and KO2
3. The correct order of the solubility of alkaline earth metal sulphates in water is
1. Mg > Ca > Sr > Ba 2. Mg > Sr > Ca > Ba 3. Mg < Ca < Sr < Ba 4. Mg < Sr < Ca < Ba
4. The commercial name for calcium oxide is
1. Quick lime 2. Milk of lime 3. Slaked lime 4. Limestone
5. Which one of the following alkaline earth metal sulphates has its hydration enthalpy greater than its lattice
enthalpy?
1. BaSO4 2. SrSO4 3. CaSO4 4. BeSO4
6. The correct order of thermal stability of hydroxides is
1. Ba(OH)2 < Sr(OH)2 < Ca(OH)2 < Mg(OH)2 2. Ba(OH)2 < Ca(OH)2 < Sr(OH)2 < Mg(OH)2
3. Mg(OH)2 < Ca(OH)2 < Sr(OH)2 < Ba(OH)2 4. Mg(OH)2 < Sr(OH)2 < Ca(OH)2 < Ba(OH)2
7. Which of the alkaline earth metal halides given below is essentially covalent in nature?
1. MgCl2 2. BeCl2 3. SrCl2 4. CaCl2
8. The metal that cannot be obtained by electrolysis of an aqueous solution of its salt is
1. Cr 2. Ag 3. Ca 4. Cu
9. Which of the following on thermal decomposition yields a basic as well as an acidic oxide?
1. KClO3 2. CaCO3 3. NH4NO3 4. NaNO3
10. The set representing the correct order of ionic radius is
1. Li+ > Be2+ > Na+ > Mg2+ 2. Na+ > Li+ > Mg2+ > Be2+
3. Li+ > Na+ > Mg2+ > Be2+ 4. Mg2+ > Be2+ > Li+ > Na+

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