Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Group 2

Group 2 — practice question

This question concerns two elements in Group $2$, Q and R. Three of the statements given are true for metal Q. The remaining statement is true for metal R. Which statement applies to R?

  • AA saturated solution of the hydroxide of this metal has the higher pH value.
  • BThis metal has a carbonate that is used in agriculture to reduce the acidity of soil.
  • CThis metal has the greater atomic radius.
  • DThis metal reacts more quickly with cold water.

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