Question

Write the physical properties of alkaline earth metals. (in tabular form).

Answer 1

Property	Alkaline Earth models
1. Appearance	Silvery white, lustrous and relatively soft.
2. Valence electrons	Two
3. Melting and boiling point Nature	Higher than alkali metals Electropositive; metallic nature increases down the group.
4. Reactivity	Highly reactive
5. Nature of compounds formed	Ionic compounds
6. Density	Denser than alkali metals
7. Electrical conductivity	Good conductors
8. Oxidation state	+2