Group 2 Flashcards

1
Q

What is produced in the decomposition Of metal carbonates?

A

Oxides and carbon dioxides

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2
Q

Describe and explain what happens to the melting point as you descend group 2?

A

Lower-weaker attraction between cations and delocalised electrons
Extra shell of electrons
Bigger ionic radius

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3
Q

Describe and explain what happens to the FIE going down group 2?

A

Decreases- more electron shielding
Bigger atomic radius
Weaker attraction between nucleus and electrons

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4
Q

How do group 2 metals react with water?

A

Hydroxide and hydrogen

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5
Q

What happens to the reactivity of group two downwards?

A

Increases- more electron shielding
Bigger atomic radius
Weaker attraction between nucleus and electrons.
Electrons easier to remove

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6
Q

Describe and explain what happens to the atomic radius going down group 2?

A

Increases-more shielding from extra shell

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7
Q

How do group 2 metals react with oxygen?

A

Metal oxide

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8
Q

What forms when group 2 metal oxides react with water?

A

Hydroxides

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