Question

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

Answer 1

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

Step-by-step explanation:

alkali is Arabic word means ash

Answer 2

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.