Manipal MET2016Chemistrys Block Elements
The property of the alkaline earth metals which increases with their atomic number?
Options
- AIonisation energy
- BElectronegativity
- CSolubility of their hydroxides in water
- DSolubility of their sulphates in water
Correct answer
C. Solubility of their hydroxides in water
Step-by-step solution
Solubility of alkaline earth metal hydroxide in water increases with increase in atomic number.