Answer the questions about the characteristics of the elements in group 2 (the alkaline earth metals).1. What happens when the elements in group 2 react with iodine? a. a salt is formed (MI_2) b. a salt is formed (MI) c. no reaction 2. How do they react with water? a. hydrogen gas is released b. oxygen is released 3. How do they react with oxygen? a. an oxide is formed (M_2 O) b. an oxide is formed (MO) c. no reaction 4. Which reacts the most vigorously? a. Ba b. Mg c. Ca d. Sr e. Ba 5. Which element in the group is the most metallic in character? a. Be b. Mg c. Ca d. Sr e. Ba

Explanation:

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When elements in group 2 react with Iodine, a salt MI_2 is formed

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When they react with water, Hydrogen gas is released

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When they react with Oxygen, an Oxide, MO is formed

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The most vigorously reactive metal in group 2 is Barium, Ba. Reactivity increases as one moves downward in group 2

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The most metallic element is Barium, Ba. This is because in the periodic table, metallic strength of metals increases as one moves down the table.

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