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Which group of elements is known as alkaline earth metals?

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Which group of elements is known as alkaline earth metals?

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The group of elements known as alkaline earth metals is Group 2 of the periodic table.

This group includes the following elements:

  • Beryllium (Be)
  • Magnesium (Mg)
  • Calcium (Ca)
  • Strontium (Sr)
  • Barium (Ba)
  • Radium (Ra)

They are called alkaline earth metals because their oxides form alkaline solutions when dissolved in water and are found in the earth.

Source: Royal Society of Chemistry - Alkaline Earth Metals

Wrote answer · 3/18/2025
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