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Why are elements of group 2 known as alkaline earth metals ?

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  • Alkaline earth metals show:-

    A
    Divalency
    B
    Monovalency
    C
    Variable valency
    D
    Zero valency

  • The elements of group 2 are called alkaline earth metals because

    A
    they are alkaline in nature
    B
    they occur in earth's crust and form alkaline salys
    C
    Their oxides are alkaline and occur in earth's crust
    D
    these are s-block elements

  • The elements of group I are known as alkali metals as

    A
    their oxides are alkaline
    B
    their hydrides are strongly alkaline
    C
    the metals are corroded by alkali
    D
    none of the above

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