CHAPTER 11: Group II

CHAPTER 11: Group II

  • Physical Properties of Group II Elements
  • Reactions of Group II Elements
  • Group II Oxides, Hydroxides and Carbonates
  • Thermal Decomposition
  • Uses of Group II Compounds

Learning outcomes:

 

  • describe the reactions of the elements with oxygen, water and dilute acids
  • describe the behaviour of the oxides, hydroxides and carbonates with water and with dilute acids.
  • describe the thermal decomposition of the nitrates and carbonates
  • interpret, and make predictions from, the trends in physical and chemical properties of the elements and their compounds
  • explain the use of magnesium oxide as a refractory lining material 
  • describe and explain the use of lime in agriculture