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OpenStudy (anonymous):

elements in group 2 of the periodic table are alkali what______metals

OpenStudy (anonymous):

alkali earth metals

OpenStudy (aravindg):

Alkaline Earth metals. "Alkaline" because their oxides give alkaline solutions and "earth" because they are high melting and so remain solid (earth) at high temperatures.

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