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Atomic and physical properties . . .
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Discusses trends in atomic radius, ionisation energy, electronegativity and melting point of the Group 2 elements.
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Reactions with water . . .
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Looks at the trends in the reactions between the Group 2 elements and water.
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Reactions with oxygen . . .
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Looks at the trends in the reactions between the Group 2 elements and oxygen.
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The solubility of the hydroxides, sulphates and carbonates. . .
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Describes the patterns in the solubilities of the hydroxides, sulphates and carbonates of the Group 2 elements.
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The thermal stability of the nitrates and carbonates . . .
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Describes and explains patterns in the effect of heat on the nitrates and carbonates of the Group 2 elements.
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Some atypical properties of beryllium compounds . . .
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Describes and explains some cases where beryllium compounds don't fit the patterns shown by the rest of the Group.