Solubility of Group 2 hydroxides (Down Group 2, hydroxide solubility increases; Be(OH)₂ is the least soluble.)

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Down Group 2, hydroxide solubility increases; Be(OH)₂ is the least soluble.

What each symbol means

SymbolWhat it stands for
MAlkaline earth metal (+2)
solubilityAqueous solubility of hydroxide

When to use this

Trend from Be to Ba: lattice vs hydration competition; Be(OH)₂ essentially insoluble, Ba(OH)₂ fairly soluble.