Question

Are alkaline earth metals found in Group 2?; Why are Group 2 called alkaline earth?; Is group 1 alkali earth metals?; What are groups 1 and 2 on the periodic table?

Answer 1

Are alkaline earth metals found in Group 2? - Yes

Why are Group 2 called alkaline earth? - Metals in group 2 form alkaline solutions (such as hydroxides) when they react with water. The term "Earth" was the term for the oxides of these metals.

Is Group 1 alkali earth metals? - No

What are groups 1 and 2 on the periodic table? - Group 1 is the alkali metals, and Group 2 is the alkaline earth metals.