Question:

The correct order of increasing thermal stability of $K_2CO_3, MgCO_3, CaCO_3 $ and $ BeCO_3$ is

Updated On: Jul 9, 2024
  • $BeCO_3 < MgCO_3 < K_2CO_3 < CaCO_3$
  • $BeCO_3 < MgCO_3 < CaCO_3 < K_2CO_3$
  • $MgCO_3 < BeCO_3 < CaCO_3 < K_2CO_3 $
  • $ K_2CO_3 < MgCO_3 < CaCO_3 < BeCO_3 $
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Thermal stability of carbonates increases in a group as we move from top to bottom and decreases in a period as we move from left to right, so the correct order of thermal stability of given carbonates
is
$BeCO_3 < MgCO_3 < CaCO_3 < K_2CO_3$
$Be, Mg$ and $Ca$ are present in second group and $K$ is present in first group
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Group 2 Elements

The group two or alkaline earth metals are s-block elements with two electrons in their s-orbital. They are alkaline earth metals. They are named so because of the alkaline nature of the hydroxides and oxides.

Alkaline earth metals are characterized by two s-electrons. This group of elements includes:

  • Beryllium (Be)
  • Magnesium (Mg)
  • Calcium (Ca)
  • Strontium (Sr)
  • Barium (Ba)
  • Radium (Ra)

Elements whose atoms have their s-subshell filled with their two valence electrons are called alkaline earth metals. Their general electronic configuration is [Noble gas] ns2. They occupy the second column of the periodic table and so-called as group two metals also.