10.2. Discuss the general characteristics and gradation in properties of alkaline earth metals.
10.2. Discuss the general characteristics and gradation in properties of alkaline earth metals.
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The general characteristics and gradation in properties of alkaline earth metals are:
- 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 increas
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