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Name one alkaline earth metal.
It's used in fireworks.
How many outer electrons do alkaline earth metals have?
Count the ones in the last shell.
What is the main characteristic of alkaline earth metals?
Look for their position in the periodic table.
True or False: Alkaline earth metals are more reactive than alkali metals.
Consider their placement in the periodic table.
You have a sample of magnesium. Describe how you would react it with hydrochloric acid and what you would expect to observe.
Think about the gas released and the reaction's products.
Design an experiment to test the reactivity of strontium with water compared to calcium. Outline the expected outcomes.
Consider the reactivity series when making comparisons.
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