Alkaline Earth Metals
By Taylor Funk
What are Alkaline Earth Metals?
Alkaline earth metals are elements found in the second group of the periodic table. Examples are beryllium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, barium, and radium. The alkaline earth metals are metallic and very reactive.
Uses of Alkaline Earth Metals
Alkaline earth metals are used in X-ray tubes, Epsom salts, marble, steel industries, glass industries, paper industries, metallurgical industries, antacids, toothpaste, chewing gum, vitamins, fireworks, as white pigments in paint, etc.
Where can alkaline earth metals be found?
Alkaline earth metals are found in the Earth's crust.