Group 2 Flashcards
1
Q
does atomic radius increase or decrease as you go down the group
A
increases
2
Q
ionisation energy ______ and reactivity ______ a you go down the group
A
decreases and increases
3
Q
group two elements react with water to form what
A
bases (metal hydroxides)
4
Q
group 2 reacts with oxygen to form what
A
bases (metal oxides)
white solids
4
Q
calcium hydroxide is used to neutralise what
A
acidic soils
5
Q
magnesium hydroxide is used to neutralise what
A
stomach acid
6
Q
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