Examples of net ionic equations for the reactions are: Their basic strength increases from LiOH to CsOH due to a corresponding decresae in the I.E., of the metal in a group,i.e., the order:- What makes the alkali metals so special? (a) Nitrates (b) Carbonates (c) Sulphates Answer: (a) Nitrates of both group 1 and group 2 elements are soluble in water because hydration energy is more than the lattice energy. M 2 O + 2HX → 2MX + H 2 O . (c)Sulphate-thermal stability is good for both alkali and alkaline earth metals. Solubilities of the halides, nitrates, carbonates, sulfates, and some perchlorates of all the alkali metals and alkaline earth metals in methanol at room temperature have been determined. … Abstract. These halides can also be prepared by the action of aqueous halogen acids (HX) on metals oxides, hydroxides or carbonate. Among the carbonate melts, the class of alkali metal carbonates (Li 2 CO 3, Na 2 CO 3i and K 2 CO 3) and their mixtures are the most prominent.These melts are fairly stable in the temperature range of 400 to 1000°C, exhibit low vapor pressures, can be easily contained in common ceramic and alloy materials, and are environmentally safe. Data on some, such as cesium and rubidium fluoride, nitrate, carbonate, and sulfate, appear to be reported for the first time. Properties of Sulphates of Alkali Earth Metals. Alkali metals hydroxides are very strong bases, highly soluble in water and are not decomposed on heating.However, LiOH decomposes on heating to give because latter is more stable than former. The stability of carbonates and bicarbonates increases down the group. The carbonates of the alkaline earth metals of group 12 and lead(II) are not soluble. The carbonates of group-2 metals and that of lithium decompose on heating, forming an oxide and carbon dioxide . Sulphates. The solubility of carbonates decreases from Be to Ba. But carbonates of alkaline earth metals are insoluble in water. Solubility: The solubility of the sulphates in water decreases down the groups i.e. Magnesium carbonate (the most soluble one I have data for) is soluble to the extent of about 0.02 g … Solubility of the carbonates. The solubility of carbonates increases down the group in alkali metals (except ) . Carbonates exist as solid and insoluble in water. Why is this? Compare the solubility and thermal stability of the following compounds of the alkali metals with those of the alkaline earth metals. Be > Mg > Ca > Sr > Ba. The carbonates of alkaline earth metals can be regarded as salts of weak carbonic acid (H 2 CO 3) and metal hydroxide, M(OH) 2. The carbonates tend to become less soluble as you go down the Group. Halides of Alkali Metals. Carbonates of metal: Thermal stabilityThe carbonates of alkali metals except lithium carbonate are stable to heat. 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