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The number usually shown on the Periodic Table is the atomic number of the element, the number of protons, and therefore the number of electrons in the neutral atom.

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What is groups 1 and 2 in the periodic table called?

Group 1 in the periodic table is called the alkali metals, and Group 2 is called the alkaline earth metals. These groups of elements share similar chemical properties due to the number of electrons in their outermost energy level.


What column number on the periodic table are elements called alkali metals?

This is the group 1.


What is the number of valence electrons for Alkali Earth Metals?

Alkali Earth metals have a single valence electron, and are found in the first group.


What happens to the chemical reactivity of alkali metals as you increase atomic numbers?

The chemical reactivity of alkali metals increase when the atomic number increase.


What is the group number of alkali earth metals?

The group number of alkali earth metals is group 2 on the periodic table. These metals include beryllium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, barium, and radium. They are located in the second column from the left on the periodic table.


What chemical family has a group number 1A?

This is the alkali metals family.


What are the oxidation numbers for the metal groups 1A 2A 3A?

Group 1 or alkali metals (+1 oxidation number). Group 2 or alkaline earth metals (+2 oxidation number).


Alkali metals alkaline earth metals and aluminum all form ions with postivie charges equal to the?

the group number


Where is alkali metals located on the periodic table and their group number?

The alkali metals are group 1, also known as group 1A.


What is the group number for francium?

Francium is in the group 1 (alkali metals) of the periodic table.


What is the largest element in the alkali metal?

No. In fact lithium, one of the alkali metals, is the lightest metal. In terms of molecular mass the heaviest metals are the actinides. In terms of density the densest metals are osmium and iridium.


What is hydrogens group name and number?

Hydrogen is in Group 1 and is part of the Alkali Metals group.