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What is the general electronic configuration of the alkaline earth metals?
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
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Correct answer: B —
Solution
- Alkaline earth metals are the elements of Group 2.
- These elements have two electrons in their outermost s-orbital.
- The general valence shell configuration is .
- Hence the answer is (B).
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