The Alkaline Earth Metals (21.2.2) Flashcards
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• Group 2 (IIA) elements are called alkaline earth metals.
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• Group 2 (IIA) elements are called alkaline earth metals.
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• Alkaline earth metals form +2 cations and react with water and oxygen.
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• Alkaline earth metals form +2 cations and react with water and oxygen.
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• Four important alkaline earth metals are beryllium, magnesium, calcium, and barium.
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• Four important alkaline earth metals are beryllium, magnesium, calcium, and barium.