MyQuestionIcon

1

You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Groups

Which of the ...

Question

Which of the following is an alkaline earth metal?

A

_{11}

Na

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

B

_{12}

Mg

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

C

_{19}

K

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

D

_{13}

Al

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is B $_{12}$ Mg
Alkaline earth elements are elements found in the second group of the periodic table. These elements have two valence electrons.
In the given options magnesium $(Mg)$ is the only element having two valence electrons. So it belongs to the second group and is an alkaline earth metal.

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

0

Similar questions

Q. Which of the following is an alkaline earth?

Q. Which amongst the following is not an alkaline earth metal?

Q. Which of the following configuration corresponds to an alkaline earth metal

Q. Alkaline earth metals are sparingly soluble in water and their carbonates evolve carbon dioxide on heating. Which of the following is not an alkaline earth metal?

Q. Which of the following alkaline earth metal is most abundant?

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

CHEMISTRY

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Standard X Chemistry

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon