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Which group of the periodic table contains the alkaline earth metals?
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
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Correct answer: B —
Solution
- Group 1 elements are known as alkali metals.
- Group 2 elements are known as alkaline earth metals.
- Group 17 elements are known as halogens.
- Hence the answer is (B).
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