P2-Alkaline+Metals

The elements in our group are in Group 2 and Period 2-7. The elements in our group are:
 * Beryllium
 * Magnesium
 * Calcium
 * Strontium
 * Barium
 * Radium

These are most of the alkaline metals.

These elements are all solids. The elements in our group are silver, with a distinctive flame color, and are magnesium is a strong, light metals. They also react with halogens to create Ionic Salts, as well as with water and acids to create hydrogen gas. Radium is also highly radioactive. Magnesium and calcium are needed by all living organisms. Calcium is the third most common metal on Earth. Radium used to be used as a medicine to cure cancer. Alkaline Metals are used in batteries. Calcium is used to strengthen bones. This is a battery made of alkaline metals.

This is a map of where some Alkaline metals are located

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