Practice Group 2: Alkaline Earth Metals - 3.2 | Unit 3: Periodicity | IB Grade 11: Chemistry
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3.2 - Group 2: Alkaline Earth Metals

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Name three alkaline earth metals.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Refer to Group 2 of the Periodic Table.

Question 2

Easy

What is the electron configuration for alkaline earth metals?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how many valence electrons they contain.

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Question 1

Which of the following alkaline earth metals does not react with water?

  • Barium
  • Calcium
  • Beryllium
  • Magnesium

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the reactivity patterns down the group.

Question 2

True or False: Oxide basicity increases down Group 2.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on the properties of these metals and their compounds.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Describe the reactions of each alkaline earth metal with water and summarize the significance of their varying reactivity.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the position of each metal in the group and how that influences their ability to lose electrons.

Question 2

Using the above data pattern, predict how radium will behave with water, and explain your reasoning.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use the reactivity trends for heavier alkaline earth metals as a basis for your prediction.

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