SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A small piece of sodium is burnt in excess air. The residue formed is dissolved in water to form a colourless solution R. The colourless solution R can
A
turn red litmus paper blue
B
react with copper(II) oxide
C
react with dilute sulphuric acid
D
react with magnesium powder
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A salt D on treatment with Dilute Sulphuric acid produces a gas which turns lime water milky but no effect on acidified potassium chromate solution.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sodium Carbonate reacts with dilute sulphuric acid to give the respective salt, water and carbon dioxide.

Detailed explanation-3: -Calcium, strontium and barium When exposed to sulfuric acid, a layer of insoluble sulfate is formed on each of these metals, slowing or stopping the reaction entirely.

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