Alkali metals

any of the elements lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium, and francium, occupying Group IA (1) of the periodic table. They
are very reactive, electropositive, monovalent metals forming strongly alkaline hydroxides.

Alkaline earth metals

The alkaline earth metals are beryllium (Be), magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca), strontium (Sr), barium (Ba), and radium (Ra). This
group lies in the s-block of the periodic table as all alkaline earth metals have their outermost electron in an s-orbital.
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the chemical element of atomic number 3, a soft silver-white metal. It is the lightest
of the alkali metals.
lithium carbonate or another lithium salt, used as a mood-stabilizing drug.

The chemical element of atomic number 11, a soft silver-white reactive metal of the
alkali metal group.

The chemical element of atomic number 19, a soft silvery-white reactive metal of the
alkali metal group.

The chemical element of atomic number 37, a rare soft silvery reactive metal of the
alkali metal group.

The chemical element of atomic number 55, a soft, silvery, extremely

reactive metal. It belongs to the alkali metal group and occurs as a trace
element in some rocks and minerals.

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The chemical element of atomic number 87, a radioactive member of the
alkali metal group. Francium occurs naturally as a decay product in
uranium and thorium ores.

The chemical element of atomic number 4, a hard gray metal.

The chemical element of atomic number 12, a silver-white metal of the

alkaline earth series. It is used to make strong lightweight alloys,
especially for the aerospace industry, and is also used in flashbulbs and
pyrotechnics because it burns with a brilliant white flame.

The chemical element of atomic number 20, a soft gray metal.

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The chemical element of atomic number 38, a soft, silver-white

metal of the alkaline earth series. Its salts are used in fireworks and
flares because they give a brilliant red light.

the chemical element of atomic number 56, a soft white reactive metal of
the alkaline earth group.
a mixture of barium sulfate and water, opaque to X-rays, that is swallowed
to permit radiological examination of the stomach or intestines.
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"a barium meal"

The chemical element of atomic number 88, a rare radioactive metal of

the alkaline earth series. It was formerly used as a source of radiation
for radiotherapy.