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Ionic Radii and Ionisation Enthalpy (Group 2)

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The most lightest alkaline earth metal is:

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B e

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M g

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C a

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B a

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Solution

The correct option is B $C a$
Calcium $(Z = 20),$ is the lightest alkaline earth metal, with a density of $1.55 g / c m^{3}$ , lighter than both beryllium and magnesium.

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