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Periodicity and Group Chemistry
Group 2 Trends in Atomic Radius, Ionisation Energy and Melting Point
- 3 things to know
- Papers 1 and 3
Overview
The trends down Group 2, and explaining them through shielding and ionic size.
What you need to know
Answer each one before you reveal it.
What is the trend in atomic radius going down Group 2 from Mg to Ba?
Explain why atomic radius increases down Group 2.
Questions from this subtopic
Each one with the model answer underneath.
- 1
What is the trend in atomic radius going down Group 2 from Mg to Ba?
Model answer
Atomic radius increases down Group 2 from Mg to Ba.
- 2
Explain why atomic radius increases down Group 2.
Model answer
Each element has an additional electron shell compared to the one above, so the outer electrons are further from the nucleus.
- 3
What is the trend in first ionisation energy going down Group 2 from Mg to Ba?
Model answer
First ionisation energy decreases down Group 2 from Mg to Ba.
- 4
Explain why first ionisation energy decreases down Group 2.
Model answer
The outer electron is further from the nucleus due to additional electron shells, there is greater shielding from inner electrons, so less energy is required to remove the outer electron despite the increased nuclear charge.
- 5
What type of structure do Group 2 metals have?
Model answer
Giant metallic structure.
- 6
What type of bonding is present in Group 2 metals?
Model answer
Metallic bonding.
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