Review:
Alkaline Earth Metals
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Alkaline earth metals are a group of chemical elements found in Group 2 of the periodic table. They are reactive metals that are typically silver-colored and have low densities.
Key Features
- Reactive
- Silver-colored
- Low densities
Pros
- Commonly used in alloys and as reducing agents
- Play significant roles in biological systems
Cons
- Can react violently with water
- Limited commercial applications compared to other metals