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Which of the following group 2 nitrates has the highest decomposition temperature?
barium nitrate
magnesium nitrate
calcium nitrate
strontium nitrate
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Which of the following group 2 cations has the highest polarising power?
Sr2+
Ca2+
Mg2+
Ba2+
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How does the degree of ion polarisation change in the nitrates of group 2 as we move down the group?
it decreases
it stays the same
it increases
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What is the term for the process of breaking down group 2 carbonates to form oxides and carbon dioxide?
thermal
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Which statement correctly describes the trend in enthalpy change of solution (ΔHsol) of group 2 hydroxides as we move down the group?
ΔHsol is not affected by the size of the metal ion
ΔHsol becomes more exothermic
ΔHsol becomes more endothermic
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Which of the following sulfates is expected to have the highest solubility in water?
magnesium sulfate
strontium sulfate
calcium sulfate
barium sulfate
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The solubility of group 2 hydroxides as the radius of the metal ion increases.
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