A-LevelChemistryGroup 29701/12 · May/June 2020 · Q171 Mark

Which property shows an increase from magnesium to barium?

Athe first ionisation energy of the elements

Bthe oxidising power of the metals

Cthe solubility of the hydroxides

Dthe solubility of the sulfates

✓ Correct answer

C: the solubility of the hydroxides

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