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CHM 102 Group II Objective Question
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Question

What happens to the ease of decomposition of Group 2 metal carbonates down the group?
Options
A The ease of decomposition increases.
B The ease of decomposition decreases.
Correct Answer
C The ease of decomposition remains constant.
D The ease of decomposition first increases then decreases.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 11 states: 'The ease of decomposition decreases down the group.'

Hint

Recall the stability trends for carbonates down a group.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Group II
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1979 of 1999
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