Unit 2: Section 2 - Group 2 and Group 7 elements Flashcards
How does radius change down group 2?
Increases - extra electron shells are added
How does first ionisation energy change down group 2?
Decreases
1. Each element has an extra electron shell as you go down
2. This extra inner shell shields the outer electrons from the attraction of the nucleus
3. The electrons are also further away from the nucleus, which greatly reduces the nucleus’ attraction
4. Both of these factors make it easier to remove outer electrons, resulting in a lower first ionisation energy
How does reactivity change down group 2?
Increases
1. As you go down the group, first ionisation energy decreases due to the increasing atomic radius and shielding effect
2. When group 2 electrons react, they form +2 ions by losing electrons
3. The lower the first ionisation energy, the more reactive the element, as it’s easier to lose outer shell electrons
How do melting points change down group 2?
Decreases
1. They have typical metallic structures with positive ions in a crystal structure surrounded by delocalised electrons
2. Down the group the metal ions get bigger but the number of delocalised electrons per atom doesn’t change and neither does the charge on the ion
3. The larger the ion and the further away the delocalised electrons are from the positive nuclei, the less attraction they feel
4. It takes less energy to break the bonds
5. Mg is an anamoly becsause the crystal structure changes
What happens when group 2 elements react with water?
They are oxidised from a state of 0 to +2 froming M2+ ions - react with water to form a metal hydride and hydrogen
What are the solubility trends in group 2?
- Compounds that contain singly charged negative ions increase n solubility down the group
- Compounds that contain doubly charged negative ion decease in solubility down the group
OH- hydrOxides are mOre sOluble dOwn
SO42- suLfates are Less soLuble down
Magnesium is sparingly soluble and most sulfates are soluble in water but BaSO4 is insoluble
What is the test for sulfate ions?
Acidify the solution with hydrochloric acid to remove any sulfates or carbonates which will also produce a white precipitate
Add acidified potassium dichromate (BaCl2) and sulfate ions are present, a white precipitate of barium sulfate is formed
What are the uses of Group 2 elements?
Neutralising acids
1. Calcium hydroxides (Slaked lime Ca(OH)2) - agriculture to neutralise acid soils
2. Magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)2) - indigestion tablets as an antacid which removes excess stomach acid
What is the equation for neutralisation for group 2 elements?
H+(aq) + OH-(aq) -> H2O(l)
What is barium sulfate used for?
- It is opaque to X-rays so is used in barium meals to help diagnose problems with the oesophagus, stomach or intestines
- A patient swallows the barium meal, which is a suspension of barium sulfate
- The barium sulfate coats the tissues, making them show up on the X-rays, showing the structure of the organs
How is magnesium used in the extraction of titanium from its ore?
- The main titanium ore, titanium (IV) oxide (TiO2) is first converted to titanium (IV) chloride (TiCl4) by heating it with carbon in a stream of chlorine gas
- The titanium chloride is then purified by fractional distillation, before being reduced by magnesium in a furnace of about 1000°C
What is the equation for the reduction of titanium with magnesium?
TiCl4(g) + 2MgCl(l) -> Ti(s) + 2MgCl2(l)
How can you remove sulfur dioxide?
- Burning fossil fuels to produce electricity also produces sulfur dioxide, which pollutes the atmosphere
- The acidic sulfur dioxide can be removed from flue gases by reacting with an alkali - wet scrubbing
- Powdered calcium oxide (lime, CaO) and calcium carbonate (limestome, CaCO3) can both be used
- A slurry is made by mixing the calcium oxide or calcium carbonate with water which is then sprayed onto the flue gases
- The sulfur dioxide reacts with the alkaline slurry and produces a solid waste product - calcium sulfate
What are the equations for the reactions between calcium oxide/calcium carbonate with sufur dioxide?
CaO(s) + 2H2(l) +SO2(g) -> CaSO3(s) + 2H2(l)
CaCO3(s) + 2H2O (l) + SO2 (g) -> CaSO3(s) + 2H2O(l) + CO2(g)
What are the main properties of the first 4 halogens?
Fluorine - F2 pale yellow gas
Chlorine - Cl2 green gas
Bromine - Br2 red-brown liquid
Iodine - I2 grey solid