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Alkaline Earth Metals

Alkaline Earth Metals. By: Joe Even and Rob Eckhoff. Alkaline Earth Metals. 2 nd Family From Beryllium to Radium Shiny, silvery-white Somewhat reactive. Elements In Family. Beryllium Magnesium Calcium Strontium Barium Radium Unbinilium. Oxidation # and Valence Shell.

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Alkaline Earth Metals

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  1. Alkaline Earth Metals By: Joe Even and Rob Eckhoff

  2. Alkaline Earth Metals 2nd Family From Beryllium to Radium Shiny, silvery-white Somewhat reactive

  3. Elements In Family Beryllium Magnesium Calcium Strontium Barium Radium Unbinilium

  4. Oxidation # and Valence Shell Oxidation #= +2 Beryllium: 2,2 Magnesium: 2,8,2 Calcium: 2,8,8,2 Strontium: 2,8,18,8,2 All valence shells = 2

  5. Physical Characteristics High melting point Dense Hard

  6. Interesting Facts Found in Earth’s crust Conduct electricity well Extremely reactive Radium is harmful to life

  7. Uses Beryllium is used in nuclear applications Radium is used to treat cancer Calcium is necessary for strong bones

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