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What is the name of the family with an oxidation number of +2?

a. Halogens
b. Alkali Earth Metals
c. Noble Gasses
d. Transition Metals

User Harry Ninh
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Answer:

+2alkaline earth metal and +1 oxidation number is alkali metal

Step-by-step explanation:

alkali is Arabic word means ash

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Answer:

Alkali Earth Metals

Step-by-step explanation:

The oxidation number is equal to the charge which is determined by the valence electrons. Alkali Earth Metals all have 2 valence electrons and, therefore, an oxidation number of 2.

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