A-Level Chemistry Group II Elements Notes Zimbabwe

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CHAPTER 11: Group II
11.1 Physical Properties of Group II Elements
11.2 Reactions of Group II Elements
11.3 Group II Oxides, Hydroxides and Carbonates
11.4 Thermal Decomposition
11.5 Uses of Group II Compounds

Learning outcomes:
(a) describe the reactions of the elements with oxygen, water and dilute acids.
(b) describe the behaviour of the oxides, hydroxides and carbonates with water and with dilute acids.
(c) describe the thermal decomposition of the nitrates and carbonates.
(d) interpret, and make predictions from, the trends in physical and chemical properties of the elements and their compounds.
(e) explain the use of magnesium oxide as a refractory lining material
(f) describe and explain the use of lime in agriculture.