Which one of the following statements regarding the oxides of alkali and alkaline earth metals is not correct ?
A. the reactivity of `K_(2)O` towards water is more than that of `Na_(2)O` towards water.
B. the oxides of alkaline earth metal are more basic than those of alkali metals
C. MgO is used as a refactory material for lining electric furnances.
D. the milk of lime and lime water are two different solutions.
A. the reactivity of `K_(2)O` towards water is more than that of `Na_(2)O` towards water.
B. the oxides of alkaline earth metal are more basic than those of alkali metals
C. MgO is used as a refactory material for lining electric furnances.
D. the milk of lime and lime water are two different solutions.
Correct Answer – B