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Periodicity and Group Chemistry

Group 2 Trends in Atomic Radius, Ionisation Energy and Melting Point

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Overview

The trends down Group 2, and explaining them through shielding and ionic size.

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Evaluation

What happens to atomic radius and ionisation energy down Group 2, and why?

Key term

What is the trend in atomic radius going down Group 2 from Mg to Ba?

Key term

Explain why atomic radius increases down Group 2.

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  1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 5

    What type of structure do Group 2 metals have?

    Model answer

    Giant metallic structure.

  6. 6

    What type of bonding is present in Group 2 metals?

    Model answer

    Metallic bonding.

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