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A-LevelChemistryGroup 29701/12 · May/June 2017 · Q141 Mark

Trends are seen in the physical and chemical properties of the elements of Group 2 and their compounds. Which property shows a decrease from magnesium to barium?

Athe rate of the reaction between the element and dilute hydrochloric acid

Bthe solubility of the hydroxides

Cthe solubility of the sulfates

Dthe temperature of decomposition of the carbonates

✓ Correct answer

C: the solubility of the sulfates

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Topic: Group 2, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, May/June 2017 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 14.

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