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A-LevelChemistryGroup 2Oct/Nov 2019Paper 1 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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This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Chemistry (9701) Oct/Nov 2019 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Group 2 and is worth 1 mark.

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