General Chemistry

Chapter 14

Chemistry of s-Block Elements and Their Useful Compounds

OBJECTIVES

1. To start with introduction about s-block elements.
2. To discuss about occurrence and preparation of alkali elements.
3. To summarize the important physical properties of alkali elements.
4. To elaborate on the chemical properties of alkali elements.
5. To discuss about the property of liquid ammonia and other basic amines as solvents.
6. To summarize the general uses of alkali metals.
7. To describe the industrial production of NaOH.
8. To discuss about occurrence and preparation of alkaline earth elements.
9. To summarize the important properties of alkaline earth metals.
10. To elaborate important chemical properties of alkaline earth metals.
11. To point out the general uses of alkaline earth ...