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Worksheets11 EM CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF ALKALINE EARTH METALS
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Where are valence electrons found?
In the first energy level of the electron cloud
In the nucleus
In the outermost energy level in the electron cloud
How many valence electrons do Alkaline Earth Metals have?
1
2
3
7
Which metal is NOT an Alkaline Earth Metal?
Calcium
Radon
Strontium
Radium
Alkaline Earth Metals are very dense
True
False
Alkaline Earth Metals are fairly reactive metals because they only have 2 valence electrons and a full shell underneath
True
False
Alkali Metals are brittle
True
False
Compounds of Alkaline Earth Metals form _____ solutions
Basic (Bases)
Acidic (Acids)
What kind of ions do they produce?
Double positive
Single positive
Double negative
Single negative
Which is the most reactive metal in this group?
Sodium
Potassium
Rubidium
Francium
What equipment is used to measure intensity of a flame colour?
Thermometer
Bunsen burner
Flame photometer
Filter paper
What is the main trend observed in group 2 metals?
Easily decompose
Increases in reactivity downwards
Increases in reactivity upwards
Becomes denser downwards
What are compounds of group 2 metals used for?
Radioactive energy sources
Industrial bases
Fireworks
Medicinal purposes
What is the flame color of calcium?
Yellow-green
Blue
Red-orange
Brick-red
Which metal is more reactive?
Magnesium
Barium
Strontium
Calcium
Alkaline Earth metals conduct heat and electricity
True
False
