Alkaline earth metals have valency 2. This means that their position in the modern periodic table is in ................ .

Q.1 (A)(i) Alkaline earth metals have valency 2. This means that their position in the modern periodic table is in ................ .

A. Group 2

B. Group 16

C. Period 2

D. d-block

Doubtly Asked 24 Oct 2026 Asked in 2 board papers (March 2025, July 2025) ssc 10th Save WhatsApp Report

1 answer

Best answer

Answer: A. Group 2

Answer: (A) Group 2

Alkaline earth metals (Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Ra) have two valence electrons, which they lose to show a valency of 2. Elements with two valence electrons are placed in group 2 of the modern periodic table.

Doubtly AI · 24 Oct 2026 AI-verified · Oct 2026 Report

Was this answer helpful?

Alkaline earth metals have valency 2. This means that their position in the modern periodic table is in ................ .

1 answer

Your answer