Solubility trends of Group 2 hydroxides
Solubility trends of Group 2 hydroxides
Real World
Calcium hydroxide (limewater) is sparingly soluble enough to dissolve in water and turn milky with CO₂ — this is the classic test for carbon dioxide used in every school lab across the country.
Exam Focus
State the trend clearly as 'increases down the group' and link it to decreasing lattice enthalpy outweighing hydration enthalpy changes.
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