Learning Outcomes

By the end of this coursee, you will be able to:

• Discuss group 2 elements or alkaline earth metals
• Recognise the group 2 elements and their electronic structures
• Describe the physical and chemical properties of group 2 elements
• Explain the reaction of group 2 elements with oxygen, water and dilute acids
• Outline the differences between group 2 carbonates and nitrates decomposition
• List the uses of group 2 elements in industry
• Discuss the group 17 elements, also known as halogens
• Summarise the physical and chemical properties of group 17 elements
• Explain the group 17 elements' reaction with metals, non-metals and hydrogen
• Outline the group 17 elements' reactivity around electronegativity
• Describe halide ions reactions with concentrated sulphuric acid
• Indicate the industrial application of halogens and their compounds