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Question 5

Which statement is not correct for Group 2 elements and their compounds?

A

Ca(OH)2\text{Ca(OH)}_2Ca(OH)2​ is used in agriculture to neutralise acidic soils.

B

BaSO4\text{BaSO}_4BaSO4​ is used as a 'barium meal' because of its low solubility.

C

The cation in Mg(OH)2\text{Mg(OH)}_2Mg(OH)2​ has the same electron configuration as a neon atom.

D

The solubility of Group 2 sulfates increases down the group.

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Group 2 Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /Group 2

14 exam-style questions on OCR A A Level Chemistry Group 2. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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