Question
Question: Which of the following decreases on going gradually from \(Be\) to \(Ba\) (in periodic table)...
Which of the following decreases on going gradually from Be to Ba (in periodic table)
A
Basic character of hydroxides
B
Solubility of sulphates in water
C
Solubility of hydroxides in water
D
Strength of elements as reducing agent
Answer
Solubility of sulphates in water
Explanation
Solution
Because hydration energy decreases down the group.