Alkaline Earth Metals

Which is not an alkaline earth metal?

• Calcium

• Strontium

• Radon

• Radium

Alkaline earth metals conduct heat and electricity.

• True

• False

Which metal is more reactive?

• Magnesium

• Strontium

• Barium

• Calcium

Which group is generally more reactive than the alkaline earth metals?

• Noble gases

• Alkali metals

• Transition metals

What is produced when calcium reacts with water?

• Ca(OH)2 + H2

• CaCO3 + H2O

• CaO + H2

• CaO + CO2

What is the colour of magnesium metal?

• Blue

• Gold

• Red

• Silvery-white

What is the formula for limestone?

• Ca(OH)2

• CaO

• CaCO3

• Ca