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Alkaline Earth Metals

Alkaline Earth Metals. Group. The Alkaline metals are located in Group 2. Characteristics. Alkaline metals have 2 Valence Electrons Do not occur naturally in their elemental state Are less reactive then Alkali Metals Form ionic compounds primarily

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Alkaline Earth Metals

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  1. Alkaline Earth Metals

  2. Group • The Alkaline metals are located in Group 2

  3. Characteristics • Alkaline metals have 2 Valence Electrons • Do not occur naturally in their elemental state • Are less reactive then Alkali Metals • Form ionic compounds primarily • React with water to form bases and hydrogen gas • Are good conductors of heat and electricity • Have silvery luster

  4. Elements • Beryllium • Magnesium • Calcium • Strontium • Barium • Radium

  5. Uses • Beryllium: Sheets of beryllium foil are used with X-ray detection diagnostics. • Calcium is essential for human nutrition.

  6. Uses • Magnesium & Strontium: The bright colors that both of these elements give off when they are burned make them great for fireworks.

  7. Uses • Barium: Used for Glass making • Radium: Used for neon lighting

  8. Works Cited • http://schools.medphys.ucl.ac.uk/images/xrays/xray_hand.jpg • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Magnesium_Sparks.jpg • http://www.colourlovers.com/uploads/2008/02/red.jpg • http://www.bombayharbor.com/productImage/0892199001187394215/Glass_Bottle.gif • http://cubeme.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/color-stack-neon-lamp-roger-borg.jpg

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