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CAIE A-Level Chemistry 10.1.1 Reactions of Group 2 Metals

Practise describing and balancing Group 2 metal reactions with oxygen, water and dilute hydrochloric or sulfuric acid.

Syllabus
2028–2030
Course
Chemistry 9701
Level
AS

Exam points

  • write metal plus oxygen equations forming the appropriate Group 2 oxide
  • write metal plus water equations forming M(OH)2 and H2, noting magnesium’s slower cold-water reaction
  • write metal plus dilute acid equations forming the salt and H2 with correct acid-dependent anions

10.1.1—Reactions of the elements with oxygen question 1

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Write an equation for the reaction of strontium, Sr , with an excess of cold water.

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