Introduction: When the elements are arranged in order of increasing atomic number, they show a periodic recurrence of properties. Elements in vertical columns of the periodic table form groups (families) with similar physical and chemical properties. These similarities are due to the fact that all the elements within a group have the same number of valence electrons in their valence shells.
In this experiment, you will investigate the periodic variation of density and solubility of compounds within groups. You will determine the densities of certain 4A elements and the solubilities of certain salts of Group 2A elements. Using your results, you will predict the densities of other Group 4A elements and the solubility of an unknown Group 2A salt.
Purpose:
1. To measure the densities of certain elements in Group 4A
2. To measure the solubilities of certain salts of Group 2A elements
3. To describe the periodic variation of the density and the solubility of compounds.
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