Group 2 - The Alkaline Earth Metals
Chemistry · Year 12 · Inorganic Chemistry and Periodicity · 2.º Período

Group 2 - The Alkaline Earth Metals

An investigation into the trends in reactivity and properties of Group 2 metals and their compounds. Students will explore the practical applications of these elements.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsAQA 3.2.2 Group 2, the alkaline earth metalsEdexcel Topic 4A.1 Group 2

About This Topic

An investigation into the trends in reactivity and properties of Group 2 metals and their compounds. Students will explore the practical applications of these elements.

Key Questions

  1. How does the reactivity of Group 2 elements change down the group?
  2. What are the trends in solubility of Group 2 hydroxides and sulphates?
  3. How are Group 2 compounds utilised in agriculture and medicine?

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