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Metals, Alkaline Earth
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Definition
: Metals that constitute the group 2 (formerly group IIa) of the periodic table.
do not confuse with METALS, ALKALI; GEN: prefer specifics
Examples
Barium
;
Beryllium
;
Calcium
;
Magnesium
;
Radium
;
Strontium
Other names
Alkaline Earth Metals; Elements, Group 2; Earth Metals, Alkaline; Group 2 Elements