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5. Metallic These are typical soft metals and These are also metals. With respect
character can be easily cut with a knife. to to alkali metals they are less
Because of low ionization metallic and less electropositive.
energies, they are highly Their metallic character increases
electropositve. The electropositve down the group.
character increases down the
group.
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Characteristic Group 1 (Alkali metals) Group 2 (Alkaline earth metals)
6. Melting points and Their melting point and boiling Their melting point and boiling
Boiling points point are low and decrease point are higher than alkali metals
because of smaller size and more
down the group because of large
closely packed crystal lattice.
size and weak intermetallic There is no regular trend down the
bonds. group.
7. Nature of the They form ionic bonds. The Because of small size and high
bonds formed tendency to form ionic bond I.E., Be has a tendency to form
covalent compounds.Mg also
increases down the group.
shows some tendency for
covalency. All other elements
form ionic compounds.
8. Density Their densities are quite low due These are denser than alkali metals
to their large size. Li, Na and K because of smaller size. Density
decreases from Be to Ca and than
are lighter than water. The
increases from Sr to Ra.
densities increases from Li to Cs
although density of potassium is
lower than that of sodium.
9. Flame colouration These metals or thier salts These metals also impart
impart characteristic colour to characteristic folour to the flame
which deepens from Ca to Ra
the flame. The colour deepens
because of the same reasons.
from Li toCs because for the Ca Sr
same excitation energy, the Brick red Crimson
electrons jump to different Ba Ra
energy levels. Apple green Crimson
Li Na
Crimson red Golden Yellow
K Rb Cs
PaleViolet Violet Violet
(C) Chemical
Properties
1. Reducting These metals are strong These are weaker reducing agents
character reducing agents. with respect to alkali metals
Their reducing power increases because of greater ionization
energies. The reducing power
down the group, increases down the group because
Exception. Li is the strongest of decrease in ionization energy.
reducing agent although it has
highest I.E. in the group.
Characteristic Group 1 (Alkali metals) Group 2 (Alkaline earth
metals)
2. Reaction with Li on heating forms lithium Be, Mg and Ca form their oxides
oxygen monoxide (Li2O), sodium forms (BeO, MgO and CaO), Sr and Ba
mainly sodium peroxide (Na2O2); form peroxides (SrO2, BaO2).
K, Rb and Cs form superoxide This shows that the reactivity
(MO ). increases down the group.
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1. Photoelectric effect. Except Li (which has highest ionization energy), all metals of this group exhibit in a liquid
photoelectric effect which increases down the group.
2. Solubility inliquid ammonia. All alkali metals dissolve in liquid ammonia and produce intense blue solution. This
blue solution conducts electricity and possesses strong reducing power. All these properties of this solution are
explained due to the presence of ammoniated (solvated) electrons.
M NH3 x e NH3 y
M x y NH3
The dilute solution of alkali metals in liquid ammonia is paramagnetic in nature.
The paramagnetic character of the above solution decreases with increasing concentation
The reducing power of alkali metals is enhanced in ammonia solution.
On standing the blue solution slowly liberates hydrogen in the presence of impurities or catalyst such as Fe.
2M 2NH3 (l ) 2MNH2 H 2
Li forms imide with ammonia Li2NH, while other alkali metals form amides MNH2.
Highly pure dilute solution of sodium in pure liquid ammonia does not evolve hydrogen gas.
The blue colour of the solution is due to absorption of red frequencies by ammoniated electrons.
With increase in concentration of alkali metal in ammonia, cluster formation of metal ions takes place and
finally its colour appears like metallic copper.
The high electrical conductivity of the ammonia solution is due to ammoniated electrons and ammoniated
metal ions.
The ammonia solutions are sometimes called expanded metals because of considerable expansion of total
volume.
3. Reaction with alcohol and acetylene. They liberate H2 gas e.g.
2Na 2C2H5OH
2C2 H5ONa H 2
Sod.ethoxide
NaC CNa H 2
2Na CH CH
Disod. acetylide
4. Effect of air and moisture. They are converted into oxides, hydroxides and carbonates.
1
O2
2 H 2O CO 2
2M M 2 O 2MOH M 2 CO3 H 2 O
That is why they are ketp under kerosene oil.
5. Hydration of ions. Alkali metals are highly hydrated in aqueous solutions. Smaller the size, greater is the hydration.
Hence hydrated ionic radii are in the order : Li+ > Na+ > K+ > Rb+ > Cs+. Ionic mobilities are in the opposite order.
Some Additional Characteristics of Alkaline Earth Metals and their Compounds
1. Formation of complexes. Due to smaller size and higher charge, beryllium and magnesium have the tendency
to form complexes.
2. Carbonates. Preparation (i) By passing CO2 through metal hydroxide
M OH 2 CO2
MCO3 H 2O
(white ppt)
(ii) By treating the salt such as CaCl2 with sodium or ammonium carbonate
CaCl2 aq Na 2CO3 aq
CaCO3 s 2NaCl aq
Properties
(i) Solubility : Solubility of carbonates (from CaCO3 to BaCO3) decreases down the group due to decrease
hydration energy
(ii) Stability : They decompose on heating to give metal oxide and CO2. The temp. of decomposition increases
from Be to Ba. BeCO3 is unstable.
MCO3
MO CO2
3. Sulphates. Preparation - They are obtained by action of H2SO4 on metals, metal oxides, metal hydroxides
and metal carbonates.
MSO4 H 2
M H2SO4 MSO 4 H 2 O
MO H 2SO 4
M OH 2 H 2SO 4
MSO4 2H 2O MCO3 H 2SO4
MSO4 CO2 H2O
Properties.
(i)Solubility : Solubility of sulphates (From CaSO4 to BaSO4) decreases down the group due to decrease of
hydration energy.
(ii) Stability : They are thermally stable due to their high lattice energy.
4. Structure of BeCl2. In the solid phase; it has a polymeric structure.
Cl Cl
Be Be Be
Cl Cl
The bridge Cl atoms are linked to Be atoms by three centre two electron (3c – 2e) bonds.
In the vapour phase, it forms dimers which dissociate to form linear monomers at 1200 K.
Cl
Cl – Be Be – Cl CL Be Cl
Cl Monomer
Dimer
Anomalous Behaviour of Lithium and its Diagonal Relationship with Mangesium
Due to small size and high ionization energy, Li differs from the rest members of its own group and resembles
diagonally with Mg as
(i) Lithium like Mg is harder while other alkali metals are soft.
(ii) With oxygen, Li forms monoxide while others form peroxides or superoxides.
(iii) Melting and boiling points of both Li and Mg are high with respect to other alkali metals.
(iv) Li like Mg forms ionic nitrides while other alkali metals do not.
6Li N 2
2Li3 N; 3Mg N 2
Mg 3 N 2
(v) Nitrates of Li and Mg on heating decompose to give NO2 and O2 (both) while other alkali metal nitrates
giveO2.
4LiNO3
2Li 2 O 4NO 2 O 2
2Mg NO3 2
2MgO 4NO2 O2
2NaNO 2 O2
2NaNO3
(vi) Hydroxides and carbonates of both Li and Mg decompose on heating while corresponding salts of other
alkali metals are stable.
Li 2 O H 2 O; Mg OH 2
2LiOH MgO H 2 O
Li2 CO3
Li 2O CO 2 ; MgCO3
MgO CO 2
(vii) LiOH like Mg(OH)2 is a weak base while hydroxides of other alkali metals are strong bases.
(viii) Because of covalent character, chlorides of both Li and Mg are soluble in organic solvents while those of
other alkalimetals are insoluble.
(ix) Hydroxides, carbonates and fluorides of both Li and Mg are sparingly soluble in water whereas corresponding
salts of other alkali metals are soluble.
Anomalous Behaviour of Beryllium and its Diagonal Relationship with Aluminium
Beryllium differs from the rest members of its own group and resembles diagonally with Al in the following
characteristics:
(i) In HNO3, both form protective layer of oxide whereas other alkaline earth metals do not.
(ii) Both dissolve in strong alkalies to form complexes [Be(OH)4]2–, [Al(OH)4]–
(iii) Oxides of both (BeO, Al2O3) are hard, high melting insoluble solids, amphoteric in nature whereas oxides of
other alkaline earth metals are basic.
(iv) BeCl2 is covalent with polymeric structure like aluminium chloride which has a dimeric structure, Al2Cl6.
The chlorides of other alkaline metals are ionic and monomeric.
(v) Carbides of both Be and Al react with water producing methane gas whereas carbides of other alkaline
earth metals give acetylene gas.
2Be OH 2 CH 4
Be2C 4H 2O
4Al OH 3 3CH 4
Al 4 C3 12H 2 O
IMPORTANT COMPOUNDS
1. Sodum Carbonate or Washing Soda (Na2CO3.10H2O) : It is manufactured by ammonia soda process or
Solvay’s process :
NH 3 H 2 O CO 2 NH 4 HCO3
Ammonium bicarbonate
2NaHCO3 Na 2 CO3 H2 O CO2
2NaHCO3 Na 2 CO3 H 2 O CO2
CaCO3
CO2 NaCO
2 3 CaO
Heat
NaCl NaHCO3 + NHCl
4 NHCl
4
NH3
2NHCl
4 + Ca(OH) 2
CaCl 2
Physical Properties:
(i) Sodium carbonate is a white crystalline solid. It is known in several hydrated forms.
(ii) On heating, the monohydrate changes into the anhydrous form which does not decompose on further heating
even to redness. It is the amorphous powder and called soda ash. It melts at 852°C.
(iii) It is solulbe in water with evolution of considerable amount of heat.
Na 2 CO3 2H 2 O ƒ 2NaOH H 2 CO3
Chemical Properties
(i) Action of acid :
Na 2 CO3 HCl NaHCO3 NaCl
Na 2 CO 3 Ca OH 2 2NaOH CaCO3
Na 2 CO3 CO 2 H 2 O 2NaHCO3
sparingly so lub le
Properteis : It is white crystalline solid, sparingly soluble in water. The solution is alkaline in nature due to
hydrolysis.
NaHCO3 H 2 O ƒ NaOH H 2 CO3
On heating, it loses carbon dioxide and water forming sodium carbonate.
2NaHCO3 Na 2 CO3 H 2 O CO2
Uses:
(i) It is used as a medicine (sodabicarb) to neutralize the acidity in the stomach.
(ii) It is largely used for making baking powder. Baking powder is mixture of potassium hydrogen tartrate and
sodium bicarbonate.
(iii) It is used in making effervescent drinks.
(iv) It is used in fire extinguishers.
(v) It is used for production of carbon dioxide.
3. Calcium Sulphate
It is found in nature as anhydride (CaSO4) and gypsum (CaSO4.2H2O).
It can be prepared by reacting any calcium salt with either sulphuric acid or a soluble sulphate.
CaCl2 H 2SO 4 CaSO4 2HCl
Heated 120°C
CaSO 4.2H 2O CaSO 4.2H 2O 2CaSO 4.H2O
Gypsum (Ortho rhombic) (Plaster of paris)
(Monoclinic)
Strongly 200°C
heated
O2+SO2+CaO CaSO 4
Anhydrous
(burnt plaster)
(iv) A suspension of gypsum when saturated with ammonia and carbon dioxide forms ammonium sulphate, a
nitrogenous fertilizer.
1
4. Plaster of Paris, 2CaSO4.H 2O or CaSO 4 . H 2O (Calcium sulphate hemihydrate)
2
Preparation : It is obtained when gypsum, calcium sulphate dihydrate (CaSO4.2H2O), is heated at 120°C.
o
120 C
2 CaSO 4 .2H 2 O 2CaSO4 .H 2 O 3H 2 O
Gypsum Plaster of Paris
Crystallization
Na2S2O3.5H2O
(hypo)
(iii) By passing a current of SO2 gas in a solution of sodium carbonate and sodium sulphide.
Na 2CO3 2Na 2S 4SO2 3Na 2S2O3 CO2
(iv) By boiling sulphur with NaOH solution :
6NaOH aq 4S Na 2S2O3 2Na 2S 3H 2O
Properties :
(i) It is colourless, crystalline, efflorescent solid. It melts at 48°C. It is extremely soluble in water and has a
tendency to form supersaturated solution.
(ii) Effect of heat.
215
Na 2S2O3.5H 2O s
Na 2S2O3 s 5H 2O
223o C
4Na 2S2O3 3Na 2SO4 Na 2S5
(iii) Action of dilute acids : Sulphur is precipitated and SO2 gas is evolved.
Na 2S2O3 2HCl 2NaCl H2O SO2 S
(iv) Action with halogens : Chlorine oxidises it to sodium sulphate and sulphur is precipitated.
Na 2S2O3 Cl2 H2O 2HCl Na 2SO4 S
Iodine oxidises sodium thiosulphate to sodium tetrathionate.
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