`Al_(2)O_(3)`reacts with CaO but not with `SiO_(2)` THERMAL stability of carbonates : `BeCO_(3)gtMgCO_(3)gtCaCO_(3)gtSrCO_(3)gtBaCO_(3)` SOLUBILITY of sulphates: `BeSO_(4)gtMgSO_(4)gtCaSO_(4)gtSrSO_(4)gtBaSO_(4)` `BeCl_(2)`fors acidic solution in water while `BaCl_(2)` forms neutral solution.