Group 2 Rules Flashcards
1
Q
Reactivity — down the group
A
Increases
2
Q
Reaction with oxygen + g2
A
2M + O2 —> 2MO
3
Q
Reaction with Cl2+ g2
A
M + Cl2 —> MCl2
4
Q
Reaction with water + g2
A
M + 2H2O —> M(OH)2 +H2
5
Q
Mg + steam
+ CO2
A
2Mg + CO2 -> 2MgO + C
6
Q
Reaction of g2 oxides with water
A
MO + H2O —> M(OH)2
7
Q
Solubility of group 2 sulfate — down the group
A
Decreases
8
Q
Solubility of group 2 hydroxides — down the group
A
Increases
