Group 2 Metals.

... GROUP 2 METALS INTRODUCTION The properties of group 2 elements which I need to research are * The number of protons in the nucleus (called the atomic number) * The number of shells of electrons (which is the same as the row number in the Periodic table) * The atomic radius * The electronegativity (the ability of the atom to attract the electrons in a covalent bond) * The first ionisation energy (the energy required to remove an electron from a gaseous atom to make a gaseous ion) * The solubility of the metal sulphates * The solubility of the metal hydroxides PLANNING The sources of information that I'm going to use are: - The Internet - Text Books - Information from Friends - The periodic Table - Encyclopaedia Sources Advantage Disadvantage Internet - It is fast and easy to access - Sites may have some relevant information - No one checks the sites for information. This means that the research isn't as accurate

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