Group 1 and Group 2 elements

Question 1 of 10

The common name for sodium hydroxide is caustic ___.

Question 2 of 10

The thermal stability of group 2 carbonates

Question 3 of 10

Magnesium reacts with steam to give

Question 4 of 10

Explain why sodium is more reactive than magnesium in terms of their electron configurations and ionisation energies.

Question 5 of 10

Group 1 metals form ions with a charge of

Question 6 of 10

Lithium is more reactive than potassium.

Question 7 of 10

Magnesium hydroxide is used as

Question 8 of 10

Slaked lime is

Question 9 of 10

Magnesium reacts vigorously with cold water.

Question 10 of 10

Describe the manufacture of sodium hydroxide by the electrolysis of brine. State the products at each electrode and two uses of sodium hydroxide.