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Similarities and trends in the properties of the Group 2 metals, magnesium to barium, and their compounds: CAIE A‑Level Chemistry questions

Every CAIE A-Level Chemistry exam question on 27.1 Similarities and trends in the properties of the Group 2 metals, magnesium to barium, and their compounds, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q1(a)(i)

    June 2024 · Paper 4

    4 marks27.1 Similarities and trends in the properties of the Group 2 metals, magnesium to barium, and their compounds
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    June 2024 Paper 4, question 1(a)(i): Describe the trend in the solubility of the hydroxides of magnesium, calcium and strontium. Explain your answer. > > most soluble least soluble [4]

  2. Q3(b)

    June 2024 · Paper 4

    2 marks27.1 Similarities and trends in the properties of the Group 2 metals, magnesium to barium, and their compounds
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    June 2024 Paper 4, question 3(b): The trend in the decomposition temperatures of the Group 2 ethanedioates is similar to that of the Group 2 nitrates. Suggest which of CaC2O4 and BaC2O4 will dec

  3. Q2(f)

    Specimen · Paper 4

    3 marks27.1 Similarities and trends in the properties of the Group 2 metals, magnesium to barium, and their compounds
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    Specimen Paper 4, question 2(f): Describe and explain the variation in the thermal stabilities of the carbonates of the Group 2 elements. [3] [Total: 16]
All 3 questions on Similarities and trends in the properties of the Group 2 metals, magnesium to barium, and their compounds, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 4, Q1(a)(i) (4 marks): Describe the trend in the solubility of the hydroxides of magnesium, calcium and strontium. Explain your answer. > > most soluble least soluble [4]
  2. June 2024, Paper 4, Q3(b) (2 marks): The trend in the decomposition temperatures of the Group 2 ethanedioates is similar to that of the Group 2 nitrates. Suggest which of CaC2O4 and BaC2O4 will dec
  3. Specimen, Paper 4, Q2(f) (3 marks): Describe and explain the variation in the thermal stabilities of the carbonates of the Group 2 elements. [3] [Total: 16]

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