Pls answer this ASAP. The metals of Group 2 from top to bottom are Be, Mg, Ca, Sr and Ba.
(1) Which of these elements will form ions most readily and why?
(ii) State the common feature in the electronic configuration of all these elements,
(1) Which of these elements will form ions most readily and why?
(ii) State the common feature in the electronic configuration of all these elements,
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Answer:
1) Ba
2) All these elements have 2 valence electrons in their outermost shell.
Explanation:
1) In group 2, out of Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Barium (Ba) would most readily form ions. This is because, as we go down the group, the atomic size increases.