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Group 2, the Alkaline Earth Metals (AQA A-Level Chemistry): Flashcards

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Solubility of Group 2 Compounds: Hydroxides & Sulfates

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Solubility trend of Group 2 hydroxides down the group

Increases

Solubility trend of Group 2 sulfates down the group

Decreases

Solubility of $Mg(OH)_2$ in water

Sparingly soluble

Solubility of $Ba(OH)_2$ in water

Highly soluble

Solubility of $MgSO_4$ in water

Highly soluble

Solubility of $BaSO_4$ in water

Insoluble

Medical use of $BaSO_4$

X-ray contrast agent

Name of $Ca(OH)_2$ solution

Limewater

Test for sulfate ions uses

Barium ions ( $Ba^{2+}$ )

Common name of $MgSO_4$ in medicine

Epsom salts

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Group 2, the Alkaline Earth Metals

Group 7 (17), the Halogens

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