1. Elements and atomic structure -- 2. The periodic table, calcium and the alkaline earth metals -- 3. Trends in group 2 -- 4. Beryllium -- 5. Magnesium -- 6. Calcium -- 7. Strontium -- 8. Barium -- 9. Radium -- Find out more about the alkaline earth metals -- Glossary -- Timeline -- Further reading and useful websites -- Index
Summary
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. Suggested level: secondary
