Practice Group 2: Alkaline Earth Metals (3.2.2) - Atoms and The Periodic Table
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Group 2: Alkaline Earth Metals

Practice - Group 2: Alkaline Earth Metals

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Name one alkaline earth metal.

💡 Hint: It's used in fireworks.

Question 2 Easy

How many outer electrons do alkaline earth metals have?

💡 Hint: Count the ones in the last shell.

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Question 1

What is the main characteristic of alkaline earth metals?

One outer electron
Two outer electrons
Full outer shell

💡 Hint: Look for their position in the periodic table.

Question 2

True or False: Alkaline earth metals are more reactive than alkali metals.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider their placement in the periodic table.

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Challenge 1 Hard

You have a sample of magnesium. Describe how you would react it with hydrochloric acid and what you would expect to observe.

💡 Hint: Think about the gas released and the reaction's products.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design an experiment to test the reactivity of strontium with water compared to calcium. Outline the expected outcomes.

💡 Hint: Consider the reactivity series when making comparisons.

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