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Why does basic character of oxides of alkaline earth metals decrease down the group?

Why does basic character of oxides of alkaline earth metals decrease down the group?

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Ravleen Kaur
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6 years ago
Hello,

Oxides of Alkaline Earth metal on reaction with water produces the bases. Since as we go down the group the Bascity vary because the hydroxides ions produced varies along the group.

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