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Alkaline Earth Metal

Group of six elements in Group 2 of the periodic table.

Group 2 elements

Alkaline earth metals are a group of six elements in Group 2 of the periodic table, known for their reactivity and tendency to form alkaline earth oxides.

Pronunciation

/ˌælkəˈlaɪn ˈɜːθ ˈmetəl/

Etymology

The name derives from the alkaline nature of their oxides and hydroxides.

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

metal element

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

beryllium magnesium calcium strontium barium radium

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

periodic table

Indexes

chemical element inorganic

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