Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Group 2

Group 2 — practice question

The Group 2 elements Mg to Ba are all reactive, silvery-white metals.
(a(i))[2]

Draw a labelled diagram to illustrate the bonding and structure of the Group 2 metals at room temperature.

(a(ii))[1]

Explain why Mg has a higher electrical conductivity than Na.

(b)[1]

Write an equation for how magnesium reacts with cold water.

(c)[2]

Identify one reagent that could distinguish between separate samples of dilute $\text{Mg(NO}_3)_2\text{(aq)}$ and dilute $\text{Ba(NO}_3)_2\text{(aq)}$. Explain your answer.

(d(i))[2]

Describe the observations when $\text{SrI}_2\text{(aq)}$ reacts with concentrated sulfuric acid.

(d(ii))[3]

Compound $X$, an anhydrous Group 2 bromide, is dissolved in water and titrated with aqueous silver nitrate. A solution containing $0.250\,\text{g}$ of $X$ needs $33.65\,\text{cm}^3$ of $0.0500\,\text{mol dm}^{-3}$ $\text{AgNO}_3\text{(aq)}$ for complete reaction. Identify $X$. Show your working.

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