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Group 2

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Key Stage 3

Meaning

Group 2 are elements on the Periodic Table with only 2 electrons in their outer shell.

About Group 2

Group 2 elements are known as the Alkali Earth Metals.
PeriodicTableGroups.png
Group 2 elements are shown in dark purple at the left of the Periodic Table.
The elements in Group 2 are:

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Group 2 are elements on the Periodic Table with only 2 electrons in their outer shell.

About Group 2

Group 2 atoms can lose 2 electrons to form positive ions with a charge of +2.
Group 2 elements are known as the Alkali Earth Metals.
PeriodicTableGroups.png
Group 2 elements are shown in dark purple at the left of the Periodic Table.
The elements in Group 2 are:

References

AQA

Alkali earth metals, page 133, GCSE Chemistry; Student Book, Collins, AQA
Alkali earth metals; flame tests, page 274-5, GCSE Chemistry; Student Book, Collins, AQA