(A) Alkaline earth metals $(ns^2)$ are denser than alkali metals $(ns^1)$ because they have two valence electrons available for metallic bonding,which

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(A) Alkaline earth metals $(ns^2)$ are denser than alkali metals $(ns^1)$ because they have two valence electrons available for metallic bonding,which results in stronger metallic bonding compared to alkali metals $(ns^1)$.

Class 11 Chemistry s-Block Elements Alkaline earth metals

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Alkaline earth metals are denser than alkali metals,because metallic bonding in alkaline earth metals is:

A
Stronger
B
Weaker
C
Volatile
D
Not present

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Which of the following ores contains both magnesium and calcium?

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Match the compounds given in Column-$I$ with their uses mentioned in Column-$II$:

Column-$I$ Column-$II$

$A$. $CaCO_3$ $1$. Dentistry,ornamental work

$B$. $Ca(OH)_2$ $2$. Manufacture of sodium carbonate from caustic soda

$C$. $CaO$ $3$. Manufacture of high quality paper

$D$. $CaSO_4$ $4$. Used in white washing

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$A$. $CaCO_3$	$1$. Dentistry,ornamental work
$B$. $Ca(OH)_2$	$2$. Manufacture of sodium carbonate from caustic soda
$C$. $CaO$	$3$. Manufacture of high quality paper
$D$. $CaSO_4$	$4$. Used in white washing