Question

why is calcium called alkali earth metal​

Answer 1

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Explanation:

All the alkaline earth metals readily lose their two outermost electrons to form cations with a 2+ charge. All of the alkaline earth metals except magnesium and strontium have at least one naturally occurring radioisotope. Magnesium and calcium are ubiquitous and essential to all known living organisms.

Answer 2

Explanation:

calcium is called alkali earth metal because it's oxides exist in earths's crust and are very stable to heat.