Question

Magnesium, calcium, and strontium are examples of ____________. A) non-metals B) alkali metals C) transition metals D) alkaline earth metals

Answer 1

Alkaline earth metals.

Answer 2

Answer:

D) Alkaline earth metals.

Explanation:

• The alkaline earth metals are the metals of the group 2 in the periodic table.

• They are 6 elements in this group.

• They have similar properties such as: they are silvery-white, shiny, ans reactive at STP.

• The alkaline earth metals in group 2 of the periodic table are: beryllium (Be), magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca), strontium (Sr), barium (Ba), and radium (Ra).

• So, Magnesium, calcium, and strontium are examples of Alkaline earth metals.