Presents an introduction to elements known as alkaline-earth metals, found in the second group of the periodic table, and explaining their properties and uses and why they react with water so easily.
Examines the physics, chemistry, biology, and geology of the alkali and alkaline earth metals families of elements, discusses how and where they were discovered, and looks at how they are used.
Provides an overview of the periodic table, particularly calcium and the alkaline earth metals, describing where these elements are found, how their atomic number is assigned, and uses for each element.
An exploration of the alkaline Earth metals that provides an overview of each one; discusses atoms, elements, and compounds; describes how scientists isolate them; and explores how they are used.
