Outlining the properties and reactions of group 2 metals as needed for Edexcel A-level chemistry, including:
Trend in first ionisation energy and reactivity down the group.
Reactions of the group 2 metals (Mg to Ba) with water
Reactions of the group 2 metals (Mg to Ba) with oxygen
Reactions of the group 2 metals (Mg to Ba) with chlorine
Reactions of the group 2 metal oxides with water and dilute acid
Reactions of the group 2 metals hydroxides with dilute acid
Solubilities of the group 2 metal hydroxides and group 2 metal sulfates
Trend in thermal stability of the nitrates and carbonates for the group 2 elements, based on size and charge of cations involved. Can be observed experimentally as the greater the thermal stability of the substance, the more heat that’s required for thermal decomposition.
For Edexcel
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