Group 2 / Group 7 Flashcards
By what name are the group II metals also known?
alkali earth metals
State and explain the trend in atomic radius down group 2
Size increases down the group
Shielding increases
So the outer shell electrons are further from the nucleus
State and explain the trend in first ionization energy down group 2
On descending the group
Shielding increases
Attraction between the nucleus and outer electrons decreases
State and explain the trend in melting point down group 2
The size of the cations increases down the group
Attraction between cations and delocalised electrons decreases
So the metallic bonding gets weaker
State and explain how the reactivity of the group II elements to water changes down the group
On descending the group
Shielding increases
Attraction between nucleus and outer electrons decreases
Outer electrons are more easily lost
write an equation for the reaction of magnesium with steam
Mg(s) + H2O(g) –> MgO(s) + H2(g)
write an equation for the reaction of calcium with water
Ca(s) + 2H2O(l) –> Ca(OH)2(s) + H2(g)
write an equation for the reaction of barium with water
Ba(s) + 2H2O(l) –> Ba(OH)2(s) + H2(g)
State two differences you would observe in the reactions of calcium and barium with water
the reaction with calcium would be slower and the solution would go cloudy
State the trend in the solubility of the Group II sulphates
decreases down group
State the trend in the solubility of the Group II hyrdoxides
increases down group
State what you would observe when barium chloride and sulphuric acid are mixed, and write ionic equations for any reactions you observe
white precipitate
Ba2+(aq) + SO42-(aq) –> BaSO4(s)
State what you would observe when barium chloride and sodium hydroxide are mixed, and write ionic equations for any reactions you observe
no reaction
State what you would observe when magnesium chloride and sodium hydroxide are mixed, and write ionic equations for any reactions you observe
white precipitate: Mg2+(aq) + 2OH-(aq) –> Mg(OH)2(s)
State what you would observe when calcium chloride and sodium hydroxide are mixed, and write ionic equations for any reactions you observe
faint white precipitate: Ca2+(aq) + 2OH-(aq) –> Ca(OH)2(s)
State what you would observe when calcium chloride and sulphuric acid are mixed, and write ionic equations for any reactions you observe
faint white precipitate: Ca2+(aq) + SO42-(aq) –> CaSO4(s)
State what you would observe when magnesium chloride and sulphuric acid are mixed, and write ionic equations for any reactions you observe
no reaction
Describe a suitable test for sulphate ions in solution
Add dilute hydrochloric acid followed by barium chloride solution
A white precipitate will be observed
Explain how BaSO4 is used in medicine
BaSO4 is consumed in a “barium meal”; it absorbs X-rays and so its path through the digestive system can be tracked using X-rays
Explain how MgSO4 is used in medicine
MgSO4 is consumed in order to treat Mg deficiency
Write an equation for the reaction between magnesium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid
explain a useful application of this reaction
Mg(OH)2(s) + 2HCl(aq) –> MgCl2(aq) + 2H2O(l)
used to treat indigestion caused by excess stomach acid
Write an equation for the reaction between calcium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid
explain a useful application of this reaction
Ca(OH)2(s) + 2HCl(aq) –> CaCl2(aq) + 2H2O(l)
used to neutralize acidic soils