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What charge do Group II metals form when they react?
2+
ions
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Why do Group II metals lose two electrons?
To achieve a
full
outer
shell
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What happens to the atomic radius of Group II metals down the group?
It
increases
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What causes the atomic radius to increase down the group?
Additional
electron shells
are added
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How does electron shielding affect reactivity in Group II metals?
It makes
outer electrons
easier to lose
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What trend occurs in the reactivity of Group II metals down the group?
Reactivity
increases
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What happens to the first ionisation energy of Group II metals down the group?
It
decreases
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Why does the first ionisation energy decrease down the group?
Greater
atomic radius
and increased
shielding
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How does the size of ions affect melting points in Group II metals?
Larger
ions weaken
attractive forces
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What trend occurs in the melting points of Group II metals down the group?
Melting points
decrease
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What type of reaction occurs when Group II metals react with water?
Redox reaction
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What products are formed when Group II metals react with water?
Metal
hydroxide
and hydrogen
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Why are Group II metals known as alkali metals?
They produce
alkaline
solutions
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What is the oxidation state of magnesium when it reacts with water?
+
2
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How does magnesium react with liquid water compared to steam?
Reacts
slowly with water, faster with steam
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What flame color is produced when magnesium reacts with steam?
Bright
white
flame
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What is the product formed when magnesium reacts with steam?
Hydrogen
and
magnesium oxide
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How does solubility of Group II hydroxides change down the group?
Solubility
increases
down the group
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Which Group II hydroxide is the least soluble?
Magnesium
hydroxide
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What is magnesium hydroxide used for in medicine?
As an
antacid
to neutralize
acids
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How does solubility of Group II sulfates change down the group?
Solubility
decreases
down the group
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Which Group II sulfate is the most soluble?
Magnesium
sulfate
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Why is barium sulfate useful in medicine?
It is
insoluble
and safe for
imaging
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What is barium chloride used for?
Test for
sulfate
ions
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What reaction does calcium oxide undergo to remove sulfur dioxide?
It reacts to form
calcium sulfite
and water
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What is the purpose of flue gas removal?
To prevent
pollutants
from entering the atmosphere
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What is produced when calcium oxide reacts with sulfur dioxide?
Calcium sulfite
and water
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