Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Group 2

Group 2 — practice question

The Group 2 elements and their compounds display a range of patterns in their physical and chemical properties.
(a(i))[2]

Explain why both lines rise steadily in radius value as you move down the group.

(a(ii))[2]

State and explain which line shows the atomic radii and which one shows the ionic radii.

(b(i))[1]

Identify the anion present in salt L.

(b(ii))[1]

Identify element M and write an ionic equation for how the white precipitate forms with sulfuric acid.

(b(iii))[2]

Give the formula of salt L, then use it to write the thermal decomposition equation for salt L.

(c(i))[2]

Write ionic equations for how acid is neutralised by calcium hydroxide and by calcium carbonate.

(c(ii))[2]

Suggest and explain why calcium carbonate is the better choice than calcium hydroxide for this use in places with high rainfall.

(d)[2]

Give the formula of the magnesium-containing product when magnesium reacts with cold water and with steam.

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