Topic 8 - Group 2
Atomic and physical properties . . . Discusses trends in atomic radius, ionisation energy, electronegativity and melting point of the Group 2 elements.
Reactions with water . . .Looks at the trends in the reactions between the Group 2 elements and water.
Reactions with oxygen . . . Looks at the trends in the reactions between the Group 2 elements and oxygen.
The solubility of the hydroxides, sulphates and carbonates. . .Describes the patterns in the solubilities of the hydroxides, sulphates and carbonates of the Group 2 elements.
The thermal stability of the nitrates and carbonates . . . Describes and explains patterns in the effect of heat on the nitrates and carbonates of the Group 2 elements.
Some atypical properties of beryllium compounds . . . Describes and explains some cases where beryllium compounds don't fit the patterns shown by the rest of the Group.
