ZIMSEC A-Level Chemistry
6.2.2.1Trends in physical and chemical properties; properties and uses of Group II compounds
Trends in physical and chemical properties; properties and uses of Group II compounds in ZIMSEC A-Level Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 6.2.2.1.1Interpret the trends in physical properties using data.
- 6.2.2.1.2Describe the reactions of the elements with oxygen and water and of the oxides with water.
- 6.2.2.1.3Explain the variation in thermal decomposition of the carbonates and nitrates.
- 6.2.2.1.4Explain the variation in solubility of the sulfates.
- 6.2.2.1.5State the properties and uses of Group II compounds (magnesium oxide, calcium oxide, calcium carbonate, calcium sulfate, barium sulfate, magnesium hydroxide and magnesium trisilicate).
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Group 2: explaining thermal stability and solubility
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Group 2: reactions of magnesium to barium and uses of their compounds
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