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Group 2 is called Alkaline Earth metals

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What does the second family in the periodic table have in common?

The second family is called Alkaline Earth Metals. They have 2 valence electrons.


Which family on the periodic table contains magnesium?

Magnesium is located in the alkaline earth metals family on the periodic table, specifically in group 2.


What family or column is lithium found in the periodic table?

Lithium on the periodic table is found in the first group or family and the second period. The first family is often called the alkali metal family.


What is the third element in family 2 in the periodic table?

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Where is Nitrogen family located at the periodic table?

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Coulmns on a periodic table are called?

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What family in the periodic table is completely made up of metals?

Alkali and alkaline earth family are metals. They are in group-1 and 2. They have metallic properties.The 2nd family of the periodic table is completely made up of metals. They are called alkaline earth metals. Be,Mg,Ca,Sr,Ba are examples.


What family does nitrogen belongs to?

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Group 2 in the periodic table are known as what?

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What are the elements of group 2 on the periodic table called?

Alkali Earth metals.


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