According to general definitions, which of the following Group 2 elements is sometimes not strictly considered an alkaline earth metal because its oxide and hydroxide are amphoteric rather than distin

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According to general definitions, which of the following Group 2 elements is sometimes not strictly considered an alkaline earth metal because its oxide and hydroxide are amphoteric rather than distinctly alkaline?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B. The elements of Group 2 are generally called alkaline earth metals because their oxides and hydroxides are alkaline. Beryllium () is an exception as its oxide and hydroxide are amphoteric, not distinctly alkaline.

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