Why do all the elements of alkaline earth metal have similar properties?

Answer 1

All of the members of the alkali metal family have one valence electron (in their outermost s orbital). Therefore, they are strong reducing agents and tend to react in such a way as to lose this electron in order to obtain a more stable electron configuration.

Answer 2

No they do not- some react more than others to different element like potassium reacts more than copper, copper reacts more than zinc etc. You could see by looking up experiments online thank you for reading my answer.

Answer 3

Alkali metals are metallic, and therefore all have a Silvery-grey appearance.

(Alkali metals are stored usually in oil, and when they are removed from the oil they usually have a dull grey colour because of the minor reaction that the metal has with the oil. Only the outer most part of the alkali metal will be this colour, and when cut, the middle of the metal will be exposed, and the silvery-grey appearance can be observed.)

Answer 4

All alkaline earth metals have similar properties because they have the same number of valence electrons, which leads to comparable chemical behavior. These elements share common characteristics such as high reactivity and the ability to form ionic compounds with other elements.

Answer 5

All the alkali metals behave in similar way because they are all in a same group.

Answer 6

All alkaline earth metals loss two electrons.