What is the symbol for alkali metals? what is the symbol for alkaline earth metals?

Posted on June 14, 2010 by admin

What is the symbol for alkali metals? what is the symbol for alkaline earth metals?
in science class we need to figure look at a chart where it uses abreviations or symbols for alkaline earth metals and alkali metals. the symbols given are Mg, K, Na, Ca, Fe, and Al. help me please? i cant find it anywhere in the book.

Among the alkali metals are lithium Li, sodium Na, and potassium K. Alkaline earths include magnesium Mg, and calcium Ca. There are others, which you can see in any periodic table.

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2 Responses to What is the symbol for alkali metals? what is the symbol for alkaline earth metals?

  1. nanceee ♪♫ says:
    June 14, 2010 at 11:24 pm

    Mg – Magnesium
    K – Potassium
    Na – Sodium
    Ca – Calcium
    Fe – Iron
    Al – Aluminium
    References :
    I’ve just completed my standard grade chemistry course!

  2. rhsaunders says:
    June 15, 2010 at 12:09 am

    Among the alkali metals are lithium Li, sodium Na, and potassium K. Alkaline earths include magnesium Mg, and calcium Ca. There are others, which you can see in any periodic table.
    References :