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State the common feature in the electronic configuration of elements Be, Mg, Ca, Sr and Ba


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For groups 1 and 2 group number and valence electrons are the same. These are group 2 elements called alkaline earth metals. The valence electrons are 2 and valency is 2. They have a tendency to remove electrons. So they are electropositive elements and show metallic character.


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