Group 2 Properties Flashcards
1
Q
Equation for carbonate ions decomposing
A
Carbonate -> Metal oxide + carbon dioxide
2
Q
Does thermal stability increase or decrease down group 2?
A
It increases as it can be polarised more easily
3
Q
Does the solubility increase or decrease as you go down group 2?
A
It increases with OH-
It decreases with CO3^2- ions