Group 2 Flashcards
1
Q
List most soluble hydroxide to least soluble
A
Ba
Sr
Ca
Mg
2
Q
List most soluble sulfate to least soluble
A
Mg
Ca
Sr
Ba
3
Q
Ionisation energy decreases down the group
A
More shielding, bigger radius
Therefore reactivity increases down the group
4
Q
Group 2 carbonates form:
A
Oxide and carbon dioxide
5
Q
Group 1 nitrates form:
A
Metal nitrite and oxygen
6
Q
Group 2 nitrates form:
A
Metal oxide, oxygen and nitrogen dioxide
7
Q
Flame test for Li
A
Red
8
Q
Flame test for Na
A
Yellow/orange
9
Q
Flame test for K
A
Lilac
10
Q
Flame test for Rb
A
Red
11
Q
Flame test for Cs
A
Blue
12
Q
Flame test for Ca
A
Brick red
13
Q
Flame test for Sr
A
Crimson
14
Q
Flame test for Ba
A
Green