Tuesday, May 6, 2014

THE P-BLOCK ELEMENTS
ONE MARK QUESTIONS

1.      Why is boron used in nuclear reactions? Ans:-Because Boron can absorb neutrons.
2.     By giving a balanced equation show how B(OH)3 behaves as an acid in water.


Ans:-B(OH)3 +2HOH                  [B(OH)4]- +H3O+
3.Name the element of group 14 which exhibits maximum tendency for catenation?

Ans:-Carbon

4.      What is the basic building unit of all silicates? Ans:-SiO44-is the basic unit of all silicates.
5.     What happens when NaBH4 reacts with iodine?

Ans:-2NaBH4 +I

B2H6 +2NaI +H2.
6.
What happens when boric acid is heated
Ans:-4H3BO3
4HBO
H2B4O7.
7.
What is producer gas?

Ans:-Producer gas is a mixture of CO and N2 in the ratio of 2:1.

8.Write the state of hybridization of ‘B’ in BF3. ANS:-Hybridisation of ‘B’ in BF3is Sp2.

9.Mention the state of hybridization in B in BH4-. Ans:-Sp3.

10. Which oxide of carbon is regarded as anhydride of carbonic acid. Ans:-CO2is regarded as a hydride of carbonic acid .

Because              H2CO3→  H2O + CO2

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