Assertion :The property of attracting magnetic substances is called magnetism. Reason: Magnetic poles never repel other pole.
Assertion: Be and Al have similar properties.
Reason: Be2+ and Al3+ have nearly the same charge/volume ratios and similar polarising power.
Assertion – The non-fusible impurities present in iron ore are removed by CaCO3 .
Reason: CaCO3 which decomposes into CaO and CO2. The CaO formed reacts with SiO2 to remove silica
ASSERTION: n-Pentane and n-Hexane belong to a homologous series.
REASON: n-Pentane and n-Hexane belong to the same class of hydrocarbons and they differ by a - CH2 - group.