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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 10.1 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)(ii)

    June 2024 · Paper 4

    1 mark10.1 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)(ii): Suggest the variation in pH of saturated solutions of the hydroxides of magnesium, calcium and strontium. Explain your answer. [1]

  2. Q19

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    1 mark10.1 Similarities and trends in the properties of the Group 2 metals, magnesium to barium, and their compounds
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 19: All solubility data in this question is given at the same temperature. The table gives some data for compounds of calcium and for compounds of X, an unidentifie

  3. Q20

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    1 mark10.1 Similarities and trends in the properties of the Group 2 metals, magnesium to barium, and their compounds2.4 Reacting masses and volumes (of solutions and gases)
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 20: What is the total volume of gas produced, measured at room conditions, when 0.010 mol of anhydrous magnesium nitrate is completely decomposed by heating? A 240

  4. Q22

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    1 mark11.3 Some reactions of the halide ions10.1 Similarities and trends in the properties of the Group 2 metals, magnesium to barium, and their compounds
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 22: Compound Q dissolves in water. Q(aq) does not react with dilute sulfuric acid. Q(aq) forms a precipitate when aqueous silver nitrate is added. This precipitate

  5. Q18

    Specimen · Paper 1

    1 mark10.1 Similarities and trends in the properties of the Group 2 metals, magnesium to barium, and their compounds
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    Specimen Paper 1, question 18: An excess of MgO is shaken with water. The resulting mixture is filtered, this is filtrate W. Two drops of dilute sulfuric acid are added and any observation is

  6. Q19

    Specimen · Paper 1

    1 mark10.1 Similarities and trends in the properties of the Group 2 metals, magnesium to barium, and their compounds
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    Specimen Paper 1, question 19: Samples of magnesium carbonate, MgCO3, are placed in crucibles R and S. The sample in crucible R is heated until there is no further loss in mass, and then allo

  7. Q1(a)(i)

    Specimen · Paper 2

    1 mark10.1 Similarities and trends in the properties of the Group 2 metals, magnesium to barium, and their compounds
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    Specimen Paper 2, question 1(a)(i): Using Fig. 1.1 identify the element that forms a soluble hydroxide and an insoluble sulfate. [1]

  8. Q3(a)

    Specimen · Paper 2

    1 mark10.1 Similarities and trends in the properties of the Group 2 metals, magnesium to barium, and their compounds
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    Specimen Paper 2, question 3(a): Calcium metal reacts readily with most acids. When calcium metal is placed in dilute sulfuric acid, it reacts vigorously at first. After a short time, a layer o
All 8 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)(ii) (1 mark): Suggest the variation in pH of saturated solutions of the hydroxides of magnesium, calcium and strontium. Explain your answer. [1]
  2. June 2024, Paper 1, Q19 (1 mark): All solubility data in this question is given at the same temperature. The table gives some data for compounds of calcium and for compounds of X, an unidentifie
  3. June 2024, Paper 1, Q20 (1 mark): What is the total volume of gas produced, measured at room conditions, when 0.010 mol of anhydrous magnesium nitrate is completely decomposed by heating? A 240
  4. June 2024, Paper 1, Q22 (1 mark): Compound Q dissolves in water. Q(aq) does not react with dilute sulfuric acid. Q(aq) forms a precipitate when aqueous silver nitrate is added. This precipitate
  5. Specimen, Paper 1, Q18 (1 mark): An excess of MgO is shaken with water. The resulting mixture is filtered, this is filtrate W. Two drops of dilute sulfuric acid are added and any observation is
  6. Specimen, Paper 1, Q19 (1 mark): Samples of magnesium carbonate, MgCO3, are placed in crucibles R and S. The sample in crucible R is heated until there is no further loss in mass, and then allo
  7. Specimen, Paper 2, Q1(a)(i) (1 mark): Using Fig. 1.1 identify the element that forms a soluble hydroxide and an insoluble sulfate. [1]
  8. Specimen, Paper 2, Q3(a) (1 mark): Calcium metal reacts readily with most acids. When calcium metal is placed in dilute sulfuric acid, it reacts vigorously at first. After a short time, a layer o

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