Group II metals (alkaline earth metals) in comparison with group I metals Flashcards
1
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Density
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Group II metals are more dense as their atoms are smaller in size
2
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Melting and boiling point
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Group II metals have higher melting and boiling point
- metals with 2 outermost electrons form stronger metallic bonds
3
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Reactivity
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Group II metals are less reactive
- 2 valence electrons are harder to lose than 1.
