Group 2 elements

Question 1

explain the variations in
properties of the elements
in terms of structure and
bonding; Include reference to atomic
and ionic radii and ionisation energies.

Question 2

describe the reactions of
the elements with oxygen,
water, and dilute acids; Include equations.

Question 3

explain the variation in the
solubility of the sulfates; explain the variation in the solubility of the sulfates;

Question 4

explain the variation in the
thermal decomposition of
the carbonates and
nitrates; and, Include equations.

Question 5

discuss the uses of some of
the compounds of magnesium and calcium. Limited to the use of magnesium oxide, calcium
oxide, calcium hydroxide
and calcium carbonate