1) In a given period this group has the element with the largest atomic radio,

A) Group IA

B) Group 2A

C) Group 8A

D) Group 7A

2) Elements in this group always lose two valence electrons to non-metals to form ionic compounds

A) Group SA

B) Group 2A

C) Group IA

D) Group 7A

3) Which group contains two elements that exhibit +2 and +4 oxidation states?

A) Group 2A

B) Group 5A

C) Group 4A

D) Group 3A

4) Which of the following exhibits the greatest metallic character?

A) Ba

B) Cs

C) Rb

D) Na

5) Which oxide of a Group 2A element is NOT highly ionic?

A) Be

B) Sr

C) Ba

D) Ca