Which of the following metal carbonates decomposes on heating?

Compare the properties of beryllium with other alkaline earth metal elements.

What is the general formula of the ions formed by alkaline earth metals?

What happens when:
$(i)$ magnesium is burnt in air
$(ii)$ quick lime is heated with silica
$(iii)$ chlorine reacts with slaked lime
$(iv)$ calcium nitrate is heated?

The hydroxides which sublime on heating are

Fill in the blanks:
$(1)$ Calcium and beryllium have flame colors of ...... and ....... respectively.
$(2)$ Quantitative analysis of calcium is carried out by ........
$(3)$ Beryllium powder on combustion burns brightly in air and gives ...... and .......
$(4)$ Beryllium hydroxide on dissolving in alkali gives .......