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Group 2, the alkaline earth metals

Group 2, the alkaline earth metals

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Question 1

A student sets up two test tubes at room temperature:

  • Test tube 1: A small piece of calcium metal is added to a beaker containing a large excess of water.
  • Test tube 2: A small piece of barium metal is added to a beaker containing a large excess of water.

Which row in the table below correctly describes the final observations in each test tube?

RowTest tube 1 (Calcium)Test tube 2 (Barium)
AWhite precipitate and effervescenceWhite precipitate and effervescence
BColourless solution and effervescenceColourless solution and effervescence
CWhite precipitate and effervescenceColourless solution and effervescence
DColourless solution and effervescenceWhite precipitate and effervescence
A

Row A

B

Row B

C

Row C

D

Row D

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Group 2, the alkaline earth metals Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /Group 2, the alkaline earth metals

10 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Chemistry Group 2, the alkaline earth metals, covering Group 2, the alkaline earth metals. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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