The alkaline earth metals are found in Group 2 of the Periodic Table and they are name after their oxides. These elements are silver colored, soft metals that will only melt at very high temperatures.

Name Symbol Atomic Number Group Period
Barium Ba 56 2 6
Beryllium Be 4 2 2
Calcium Ca 20 2 4
Magnesium Mg 12 2 3
Radium Ra 88 2 7
Strontium Sr 38 2 5
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