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CHM 102 Group II Objective Question
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What is the trend in the ease of decomposition for Group II carbonates upon heating?
Options
A The ease of decomposition increases down the group.
B The ease of decomposition decreases down the group.
Correct Answer
C The ease of decomposition remains constant across the group.
D Group II carbonates do not decompose upon heating.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 11 states, 'The ease of decomposition decreases down the group.' This means it becomes harder to decompose them as you go down the group.

Hint

Consider the effect of cation size on the thermal stability of anions like carbonate.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Group II
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1955 of 1999
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