Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Group 2

Group 2 — practice question

Sodium and magnesium make up the first two elements of the third period.
(a(i))[1]

Write the chemical equation for the reaction of magnesium with cold water.

(a(ii))[1]

Suggest why the solution appears cloudy after magnesium reacts with cold water.

(b(i))[2]

Explain why there is a general increase in reactivity from Mg to Ba.

(b(ii))[3]

Give two observations for the reaction of magnesium with oxygen. Write an equation for this reaction. Include state symbols.

(b(iii))[1]

Write an equation for the reaction of magnesium with sulfuric acid.

(b(iv))[3]

Suggest why there is a general decrease in the melting points of the elements down Group 2.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 11-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: $\mathrm{Mg + 2H_2O \rightarrow Mg(OH)_2 + H_2}$

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