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Group 2 elements - 3

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Total cards: 12•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

What is the name given to group 2 metals

Back (Answer)

Alkaline earth metals

#2
Front (Question)

List 3 physical properties of group 2 metals

Back (Answer)

High melting and boiling point Low density Form colourless compounds

#3
Front (Question)

What happens to reactivity down group 2 and why

Back (Answer)

Increases Electrons are lost more easily because larger atomic radius and more shielding

#4
Front (Question)

What happens to first ionisation energy down group 2 and why

Back (Answer)

Decreases because: Number of filled electron shells increases down the group, so increased shielding Increased atomic radius, weaker forces of attraction between outer electron and nucleus Less energy needed to remove electron

#5
Front (Question)

What type of reaction occurs with group 2 and oxygen

Back (Answer)

redox reaction

#6
Front (Question)

What products are produced when group 2 reacts with dilute acid

Back (Answer)

Salt and hydrogen

#7
Front (Question)

What type of reaction occurs with group 2 and water

Back (Answer)

Redox

#8
Front (Question)

What is reduced and what is oxidised during the reaction of group 2 metal and water

Back (Answer)

Metal - oxidised One hydrogen atom from each atom - reduced

#9
Front (Question)

What is the trend in hydroxide solubility down group 2

Back (Answer)

Increases down the group

#10
Front (Question)

What is calcium hydroxide used for

Back (Answer)

Used to neutralise soil

#11
Front (Question)

What is magnesium oxide used for

Back (Answer)

Used to treat indigestion/heart burn

#12
Front (Question)

What is calcium carbonate used for

Back (Answer)

Used in building construction