Physical Properties of Group 2 Elements

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Physical Properties of Group 2 Elements: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Physical Properties of Alkaline Earth Metals, Density of Alkaline Earth Metals, Hydration Energy of Alkaline Earth Metals & Sublimation Enthalpy of Alkaline Earth Metals etc.

Important Questions on Physical Properties of Group 2 Elements

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Identify the Group-2 element which has the highest sublimation enthalpy.

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Write the variation of enthalpy of sublimation in the Group-2 elements.

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The thermal stability of BaCO3, CaCO3, SrCO3 and MgCO3 decreases in the order:

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The melting and boiling points of these metals are higher than the corresponding alkali metals due to

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Which has the highest boiling point among the alkaline earth metal ?

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The melting and boiling points of these metals are higher than the corresponding alkali metals due to their smaller sizes. Comment.

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Be has _______, as compared to Mg:

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The correct order of density is

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Which of the following statements is correct?

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Beryllium has less negative value of reduction potentials compared to other alkaline earth metals due to:

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S1: Beryllium has higher ionisation enthalpy compared to other alkaline earth metals but it has reducing nature.

S2Mg2+ion is smaller than Li+ ion.

S3Li2CO3 decomposes on heating to give CO2 gas.

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The hydration energy of Mg2+ ion is higher than that of _____.

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Which of the following statements is incorrect?

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Which of the following metals does give characteristic flame colouration?

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Solubility of carbonates of alkaline earth metals follows the order-

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Which of the following alkaline earth metal does not give out flame test?

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Among the following, which alkaline earth metal will do not impart colour to the flame?

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'X' is an alkaline earth metal. It forms a basic oxide and gives crimson red colour in flame test. What is the atomic number of 'X'?

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X'' is an alkaline earth metal. It imparts brick red colour to the Bunsen flame. Its oxide is basic in nature. The atomic number of X'' is ------.

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Based on trends in density, identify the correct answer among the following.