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The thermal stability of the carbonates of the Group 2 elements changes down the group.
Compare the thermal stability of magnesium carbonate and barium carbonate, and explain the trend in thermal stability down Group 2.
CAIE A Level Chemistry 9701 · Group 2
Group 2: compare question
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