Atomic radius ________ as you go down the group.
This is because...

Melting point ________ as you go down the group.
The __________ bonding weakens as the atom size ________.

What happens to 1st ionisation energy as you go down Group 2

The reactivity of Group 2 metals ________ as you go down the group

Why, when using magnesium ribbon, should you wipe it down with emery paper before using it in an experiment?
Include equations

Do group 2 metals burn in oxygen?

What colour is MgO?

What bonding?

High or low boiling point?

Magnesium reacts differently in steam and warm water.

Give the equation for its reaction with steam.