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Which element has 38 electrons, is found in group 2, period 5? Fun fact: This element gives us the bright red colors in fireworks!

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Strontium is the second element placed in the 5th period. It is an alkaline earth metal, a relatively reactive group, although not nearly as reactive as the alkali metals.

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