Practice problem
How do Alkali Earth Metals differ from Alkali Metals?
Alkali Earth Metals are a group of the Periodic Table, while Alkali Metals are a more general term encompassing several groups.
Alkali Earth Metals are 2 electrons away from having a full outer shell of electrons, while Alkali Metals are only one electron short of having a full outer shell.
Alkali Metals have one electron in their outer shell and Alkali Earth Metals have two electrons in their outer shell.
Alkali Metals are a group of the periodic table, and Alkali Earth Metals are a subgroup describing the smaller Alkali Metals, which are more frequently found in nature.
Type a concept, like “slope” or “photosynthesis”.
