Understanding Chemistry

 

PERIODIC TABLE GROUP 2 MENU

 

Atomic and physical properties . . .

Discusses trends in atomic radius, ionisation energy, electronegativity and melting point of the Group 2 elements.

Reactions with water . . .

Looks at the trends in the reactions between the Group 2 elements and water.

Reactions with oxygen . . .

Looks at the trends in the reactions between the Group 2 elements and oxygen.

Reactions with acids . . .

Looks at the trends in the reactions between the Group 2 elements and common acids.

The solubility of the hydroxides, sulphates and carbonates. . .

Describes the patterns in the solubilities of the hydroxides, sulphates and carbonates of the Group 2 elements.

The thermal stability of the nitrates and carbonates . . .

Describes and explains patterns in the effect of heat on the nitrates and carbonates of the Group 2 elements.

Some atypical properties of beryllium compounds . . .

Describes and explains some cases where beryllium compounds don't fit the patterns shown by the rest of the Group.



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