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Which of the following groups contains members with similar chemical reactivity?

A) SC,Y,Zr
B) Li,Be,C
C) C,N,O
D)Be,Mg,Sr

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Answer is: D) Be, Mg, Sr.

Beryllium, magnesium and strontium are alkaline earth metals (group 2 of Periodic table of elements).

The elements have very similar properties.

Alkaline earth metals have in common an outer s- electron shell (two electrons). For example, magnesium atom.

Atomic number of magnesium (Mg) is 12, it means that it has 12 protons and 12 electrons.

Electron configuration of magnesium atom: ₁₂Mg 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s².

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