Select the elements belonging to the same group from the following list:

Explain how to obtain hydroxides of alkaline earth metal elements. Also,discuss the properties of these hydroxides.

Which one of the following will not give a flame test?

Lime reacts exothermally with water to give '$A$' which has low solubility in water. Aqueous solution of '$A$' is often used for the test of $CO_{2}$,a test in which insoluble $B$ is formed. If $B$ is further reacted with $CO_{2}$ then a soluble compound is formed. '$A$' is

Which of the following reactions represents the "slaking of lime"?

Which of the following alkaline earth metal sulphates has hydration enthalpy higher than the lattice enthalpy?