Group 2 Flashcards
1
Q
melting point trend of group 2
A
decreases
2
Q
Reaction of group 2 metal with water
A
form metal hydroxides
e.g. Mg + 2H2O ———-> Mg(OH)2 + H2
3
Q
Reactivity trend down group 2
A
Increases because ionisation energies decrease down group
4
Q
solubility of salts down the group
A
solubility of hydroxides increases down group
solubility of sulfate decrease down group
