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Chemistry 9701: GROUP 2 Topical Past Paper Questions

Cambridge AS & A Level Chemistry (9701) past-paper questions on GROUP 2, free. This topic is frequently examined across 26 exam sessions. Sign in for the full topic-segregated question bank and AI worksheets.

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Summer (May/Jun) 2026Paper 4

(a) The Group 2 nitrates undergo thermal decomposition. (i) Write an equation for the thermal decomposition of anhydrous calcium nitrate. [1] (ii) Describe the trend in thermal stability of the nitrate compounds going down Group 2. Explain your answer. trend ..... explanation ...…

Winter (Oct/Nov) 2025Paper 4

(a) The Group 2 sulfates and the Group 2 chromates show similar trends in solubility. Suggest the trend in the solubility of the Group 2 chromates down the group. Explain your answer. [4] (b) Silver(I) chromate, $ Ag_{2}CrO_{4} $, is sparingly soluble in water. (i) Write an ionic…

Spring (Feb/Mar) 2024Paper 1

The diagram shows the process of adding calcium nitrate and strontium nitrate to separate boiling tubes and heating them. Identical conditions are used. As the reactions proceed, the water containing universal indicator changes colour. Which row describes the colour change and id…

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