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Alkali earth metals are named after their oxides, alkaline earth.

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What are the metals of the earth called?

alkali metals


Is alkali the only earth metal?

No, alkali metals are not the only earth metals. Earth metals include both alkali metals and alkaline earth metals. Alkaline earth metals are a group of elements in the periodic table that are chemically similar to, but less reactive than, alkali metals. Examples of alkaline earth metals include magnesium, calcium, and barium.


Why are alkali metals and alkaline earth metals called what they are AKA what's the difference in their names?

alkali earth metals are resistant to fire.


Why group 2A are called the alkali earth metals?

The name "Alkali" is given due to the alkaline nature of their oxides and hydroxides. The term "Alkali Earth Metals" is used as these metals are usually found as minerals in the Earth's crust.


The elements of groups 2 are called?

They are called alkali earth metals.


What is family one called in the periodic table?

alkaline earth metals


What are more reactive alkali metals or alkline earth metals?

alkali metals


Why alkali metals are called earth metals?

Alkaline earth metals or the group II metals are called earth metals because they are mostly found as minerals in the earth's crust and constitute a major part of it.


Why the melting point boiling point and densities of alkaline earth metals are higher than alkali earth metals?

Alkaline earth metals do not exist , only alkali earth metals


What other name can the group one and two elements be called?

Group 1: alkali metals Group 2: alkali earth metals


Is Na a alkali earth metals?

No,it is not a alkali earth metal.It is a alkali metal.


Are alkali and alkaline earth metals are not reactive?

No. The alkali and alkaline earth metals are very reactive.