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Elements of Group 1 and 2 — Chemistry STD 11 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceChemistryElements of Group 1 and 22 Marks
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Enlist the physical properties of sodium hydroxide.
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Physical properties of sodium hydroxide:
Sodium hydroxide $(NaOH)$ is a white deliquescent solid.
It has a melting point of $591 K.$
It is highly water soluble and gives a strongly alkaline solution.
The surface of sodium hydroxide solution absorbs atmospheric $CO_2$ to form $Na_2CO_3.$

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