Alkaline earth metals have less electropositive character than the corresponding alkali metals. Why?
Why solubility of alkaline earth metal compounds are comparatively less than the corresponding alkali metal compounds in water?
Arrange the following in the increasing order of the property indicated:
KCl, MgCl2, CaCl2, BeCl2 - Ionic character.
Arrange the following in the increasing order of solubility in water: MgCl2, CaCl2, SrCl2, BaCl2.
Compare the first and second ionisation enthalpies of sodium and magnesium.
First ionisation enthalpy IE1: Na < Mg
Second ionisation enthalpy : IE2: Na > > Mg