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11 EM CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF ALKALINE EARTH METALS

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Where are valence electrons found?

a)

In the first energy level of the electron cloud

b)

In the nucleus

c)

In the outermost energy level in the electron cloud

2.

How many valence electrons do Alkaline Earth Metals have?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

7

3.

Which metal is NOT an Alkaline Earth Metal?

a)

Calcium

b)

Radon

c)

Strontium

d)

Radium

4.

Alkaline Earth Metals are very dense

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Alkaline Earth Metals are fairly reactive metals because they only have 2 valence electrons and a full shell underneath

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Alkali Metals are brittle

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Compounds of Alkaline Earth Metals form _____ solutions

a)

Basic (Bases)

b)

Acidic (Acids)

8.

What kind of ions do they produce?

a)

Double positive

b)

Single positive

c)

Double negative

d)

Single negative

9.

Which is the most reactive metal in this group?

a)

Sodium

b)

Potassium

c)

Rubidium

d)

Francium

10.

What equipment is used to measure intensity of a flame colour?

a)

Thermometer

b)

Bunsen burner

c)

Flame photometer

d)

Filter paper

11.

What is the main trend observed in group 2 metals?

a)

Easily decompose

b)

Increases in reactivity downwards

c)

Increases in reactivity upwards

d)

Becomes denser downwards

12.

What are compounds of group 2 metals used for?

a)

Radioactive energy sources

b)

Industrial bases

c)

Fireworks

d)

Medicinal purposes

13.

What is the flame color of calcium?

a)

Yellow-green

b)

Blue

c)

Red-orange

d)

Brick-red

14.

Which metal is more reactive?

a)

Magnesium

b)

Barium

c)

Strontium

d)

Calcium

15.

Alkaline Earth metals conduct heat and electricity

a)

True

b)

False