Discuss similarities and differences in structure, availability, and properties of the two groups (alkali and alkaline earth metals) on the periodic table

Q: What correlation, if any, exists for the Period 2 elements between group number and the number of…

A: The number of electrons in an element is equal to its atomic number. In order to become stable an…

Q: Which of the following properties is NOT a characteristic of the Group 1A(1) elements They are…

A: Step 1: Group IA elements are called as alkali metals and these all have one electron in their…

Q: Mention who discovered Boron and how, as well as the general properties of the Boron family group.

A: Boron was discovered by Joseph-Louis Gay-Lussac and Louis-Jaques Thénard, French chemists, and…

Q: What are amphoteric oxides chemical reaction. Explain with examples of amphoteric oxides

A: Definition and example of amphoteric oxides is given below :

Q: Some metals are more active than others. Place the following metals in order of activity. (1 = most…

A: The ease with which metals can undergo a chemical reaction depends upon the tendency of the metal to…

Q: In what physical state does chlorine exist at −65°C?

A: The physical state of an element depends upon its boiling point and melting point temperatures.

Q: Consider these statements about an element E in Group 4A: • The most important modern use of E is as…

A: Group 4A, also known as Group 14, is a group of elements in the periodic table. It includes the…

Q: Summarize the physical properties of the elements ingroup 14.

A: The elements present in group 15 are Carbon (C), Silicon (Si), Germanium (Ge), Tin (Sn), Lead (Pb),…

Q: Explain why the Hydrated salts of beryllium are acidic whereas hydrated salts of magnesium are…

A: But the hydrated beryllium ions (called tetraaquaberyllium ions) are quite strongly acidic. The…

Q: The melting points of alkaline earth metals are many times higher than those of the alkali metals.…

A: Alkaline Earth Metals have two valence electrons while the alkali metals have one valence electrons.…

Q: Explain the relationship between the number ofelectrons in the halogen and the boiling point.

A: Halogens are electron rich. On moving top to bottom in the group, the number of electrons of an…

Q: Define the term Halogens?

A: The term Halogens has to be defined below.

Q: Explain why the crystal structure and atomic size of the two elements are important factors in a…

A: The factors affecting the two-component phase diagram are:Atomic size: When two elements combine to…

Q: Explain how atomic properties, such as ionization energy and electron affinity, relate to the…

A: Ionization energy is the minimum amount of energy that is required to remove the most loosely bound…

Q: All alkali metals and akaline earth metals are strong reducing agents and could be oxidized by…

A: Alkali metals react with water to form metal hydroxide and hydrogen gas. M(s) + 2H2O(l) ->…

Q: All alkali metals and alkaline earth metals are strong reducing agents and could be oxidized by…

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Q: Which halogen has the highest ionization energy? Is this what you would predict based on what you…

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Q: Does the metallic characteristic of a main-group element increase or decrease as we move down a…

A: The metallic characteristics of a main-group element increases as we move down a family because the…

Q: The Properties, Reactions and Applications of Oxygen Explain the classification of oxides as basic,…

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Q: Which Group 5A(15) elements form trihalides? Penta-halides? Explain.

A: Introduction: Elements of group 5A(15)  are N, P, As, Sb and Bi. The electronic configuration of…

Q: Summarize the chemical and physical properties of (a) the alkali metals, and (b) the alkaline earth…

A: Alkali metals are group 1 elements with one electron in its valence shell. Alkaline earth metals are…

Q: What safety precautions should be taken with selenium? I am preparing to remove selium from water…

A: Selenium is an essential metal for human and other animals, but taking higher doses can be harmful.

Q: Which noble gas is the most abundant in the universe? In Earth’s atmosphere?

A: Noble gases are the elements of group 18 of the periodic table. Another name given to them is inert…

Q: Explain the chemical bonding between Lithium and Nitrogen using Lewis electron dot structure.

A: The lewis structure of a molecule describe the distribution of valence shell electrons around each…

Q: Describe the hybridization and the bonding of a silicon atom in elemental silicon.

A: Silicon is a group 14 element and it has the four valence electron. Hence it will form 4 covalent σ…

Q: Describe the physical properties of metals?

A: The physical properties of metals has to be given,

Q: Name two metals which occur in nature as oxides.

A: Metals are the elements which lose electrons to acquire a stable electronic configuration. When loss…

Q: Define Alkaline earth metals

A: Given :    Define Alkaline earth metals

Q: Describe the hybridization and the bonding of a silicon atom in elemental silicon.

A: The table for the shape and hybridization with relation to number of electron pairs is given below :…

Q: Why does the reactivity of the alkali metals decrease from cesium to lithium?

A: The alkali earth metal include: Li, Na, K, Rb and Cs. They have a valence electron configuration…