Which of the following statements about the elements, Mg, Ca, Sr and Ba and their…
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Problem
Which of the following statements about the elements, Mg, Ca, Sr and Ba and their compounds is true?
(1) Solubility of the hydroxides in water increases with increasing atomic number
(2) Thermal stability of the carbonates increases with increasing atomic number
(3) All given elements react with water or steam to give hydrogen
(4) Metal chlorides are all liquids at room temperature