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A-LevelChemistryGroup 29701/12 · Oct/Nov 2019 · Q131 Mark

Which statement about the compounds of Group 2 elements magnesium to barium is correct?

ACarbonates of Group 2 elements produce bubbles when added to dilute nitric acid.
BNitrates of Group 2 elements produce nitrogen and oxygen on heating.
COxides of Group 2 elements produce bubbles when added to dilute hydrochloric acid.
DThe oxides of Group 2 elements are amphoteric.

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A: Carbonates of Group 2 elements produce bubbles when added to dilute nitric acid.

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Group 2, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2019 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 13.

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