Question

magnesium is called an alkaline earth metal,why??/

Answer 1

Answer:

This group includes beryllium (Be), magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca), strontium (Sr), barium (Ba) and radium (Ra). Alkaline earth metals have only two electrons in their outermost electron layer. Alkaline earth metals get the name 'alkaline' because of the basic nature of the compounds they form when bonded with oxygen.

Answer 2

Answer:

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Explanation:

The permanganates of alkali and alkaline earth metals are powerful oxidizers. Manganese dioxide is used as the cathode (electron acceptor) material in zinc-carbon and alkaline batteries.