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Why are alkali metals and alkaline earth metals called what they are AKA what's the difference in their names?
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alkali earth metals are resistant to fire.
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Is a metal an acid or alkali?
its definitley not acid Some metals are called alkali metals or alkaline earth metals because they often form alkaline compounds; but metals are not alkali or acids.
Why are earth alkali metals called earth alkali metals?
Alkali earth metals are named after their oxides, alkaline earth.
How many Alkaline and Alkali Metals are there?
Six alkali metals and six alkaline earths.
What is groups 1 and 2 in the periodic table called?
The group 1 is alled the alkali metals group.The group 2 is called the alkaline earth metals group.
Are alkali and alkaline earth metals are not reactive?
No. The alkali and alkaline earth metals are very reactive.
What is the difference between the colours produced by alkali metals and calcium?
calcium is an alkaline earth metal thus has different characteristics to the alkali metals.
What are the elements in group 2a called?
Alkaline Earth Metals
What are metals that lose electrons easily called?
Alkali and alkaline earth metals. Cations.
Which is more metallic alkaline metals or alkaline earth metals?
alkali metals
Elements in group 2 are called?
Group 2 elements in the periodic table are the alkaline earth metals.
Do alkali metals react slower or faster than alkaline earth metals?
Alkali metals are more reactive than alkaline earth metals.
Why is group 1 metals called alkali metals?
They're metals that form alkaline compounds when they react with water.
