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Group 2

Trends down the alkaline earth metals: reactions with oxygen and water, thermal stability of carbonates and nitrates, and uses of their compounds.

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3 lessons, 135 minutes of teaching

Lessons
3, each planned for 45 minutes
Worksheets
3 with answer keys
Quiz questions
24 multiple-choice, assignable in the app
Lab
Group 2 lab
Scheme of work

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RefLesson packStructureWorksheetQuizLab tab
10.1Group 2 metals and their reactions
Magnesium barely reacts with cold water; barium fizzes vigorously.		Jigsaw6 Q, 14 marks8 MCQtab 1, tab 2
10.1Group 2 compounds and their trends
Heat magnesium carbonate and it breaks down easily; barium carbonate barely notices.		Corners6 Q, 14 marks8 MCQtab 3, tab 4
10.2Uses of Group 2 compounds
Limestone, quicklime and slaked lime are three forms of one cycle, and between them they sweeten acidic soils, make cement and test for carbon dioxide.		Frayer Model6 Q, 14 marks8 MCQtab 5

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