Chemistry, asked by hsharman3698, 10 months ago

Why alkaline earth metals are called earth metals?

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Answered by shileex4real

It is because they form alkaline solution when they react with water.

Answered by shtldwvd

They are called alkaline earth metalsbecause they form alkaline solutions (hydroxides) when they react with water . So basically, this term alkalinemeans that the solution has a pH greater than seven and is basic. ... Periodic Table: Why are group 2Aelements called alkaline earth metals

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