why alkaline earth metal are called alkaline earth metals
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They are called alkaline earth metals because they form alkaline solutions (hydroxides) when they react with water . So basically, this term alkaline means that the solution has a pH greater than seven and is basic. Thus, the alkaline earth metals form very basic solutions and are excellent reducing agents.
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They are called alkaline earth metals because they form alkaline solutions (hydroxides) when they react with water . So basically, this term alkaline means that the solution has a pH greater than seven and is basic
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