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A-LevelChemistryGroup 2May/June 2017Paper 1 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

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About This A-Level Chemistry Question

This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Chemistry (9701) May/June 2017 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Group 2 and is worth 1 mark.

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