Chapter 8-Group 2, The Halogens and Quantative Analysis Flashcards
What is th common name given to group 2 metals?
Alkaline earth mentals
What is the trend in reactivity down group 2?
Reactivity increases down the group
What are three physical properties of group 2 metals?
- High melting and boiling points
- Low density metals
- Form colourless/white compoiunds
The highest energy electrons of group 2 metals are in which subsell?
S subshell
Why does reactivity increases down group 2?
The atoms in group 2 elements react by losing 2 electrons. Going down electrons are lost more easily due to the increase in shielding and atomic radius
What is the trend in the first ionisation energy going down group 2?
The first ionisation energy decreases because
- atomic radius increases
- nuclear attraction decreases
- shielding increases
What type of reaction is the reaction between group 2 elements and oxygen?
REDOX
What are the two products when group 2 elements react with water?
Hydroxide and hydrogen gas
Which group 2 element doesnt react with water?
Beryllium
What type of reaction is the reaction between a group 2 element and water?
REDOX
What is oxidised and what is reduced in a reaction between a group 2 element and water?
The metal is oxidised
One hydrogen atom from each water is reduced
What are the products when a group 2 element reacts with a dilute acid?
Salt and hydrogen gas
Write an equation for the reaction of calcium and hydrochloric acid
Ca (s) + 2HCl (aq) —> CaCl2 (s) +H2 (g)
What is formed when group 2 oxides react with water?
Metal hydroxide
Write an equation for the reaction between a group 2 oxide and water
MO (s) + H2O —> M(OH)2 (aq)
Which group 2 metal oxide is insoluble in water?
Beryllium oxide
What is the trend in hydroxide solubility down group 2?
Increases going down the group
Mg(OH)2 is slightly soluble
Be(OH)2 creates a strong alkaline solution
What is Ca(OH)2 used for? Include an equation
Its used to neutralise soil
Ca(OH)2 (aq) + 2HCl (aq) —> 2H2O (l) + CaCl2 (aq)
What is Mg(OH)2 used for?
Milk of magnesia is an antiacid used to treatt indigestion, heartburn etc.
This may be due to it slight solubility
What is calcium carbonate used for?
Found in limestone and marble which is used in the building industry
What is the drawback of using calcium carbonate in construstion? Include and equation
Group 2 carbonates react with acid
CaCO3 (s) + 2HCl (aq) —> CaCl2 (aq) + H2O (l) + CO2 (g)
What is the trend in melting point going down group 2 ? Why?
DECREASES
Due to ionic radius increasing and the electrostatic attraction between the nuclei and delocalised electrons decreasing
What is barium sulphate used for?
Used as barium meals for Xrays of the stomach and digestive system. This occurs because the barium atoms are heavy and good at absorbing Xrays. It can occur safely because barium has a poor solubility
What is the use of barium chloride?
Used to test for sulphate ions
1. Add an acid to remove any carbonate ions
2. Add barium chloride
If any sulphate ions are present a white ppt will form