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ChemistryComplete s-blocks-block IIAMedium2 minQB
ChemistryMediummultiple choice

Alkaline earth metals are characterised by their :

Options:(select one or more)

Answer:
A, B, D
Solution:

Group IIA atoms are smaller and have higher first ionisation enthalpies than the neighbouring Group IA atoms.

 

They are less electropositive, so A and B are true.

 

Their stronger metallic bonding gives generally higher melting points than Group IA metals of the same period

 

C is false.

 

Calcium, strontium and barium dissolve in liquid to give blue solutions containing solvated electrons

 

D is true.

 

Options A, B and D are correct.

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:Complete s-blockSubtopic:s-block IIA
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