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Grade 12th passInorganic Chemistry

Discuss the general characteristics and gradation in properties of alkaline earth metals.

Profile image of Harshit Singh
5 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Pawan Prajapati
5 Years ago
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Atomic size goes on increasing down the group.
Ionisation energy goes on decreasing down the group.
They are harder than alkali metals.
They are less electropositive than alkali metals.
Electropositive character increases on going down the group.

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