Elements that occupy the same column on the ... group of the table and tend to have one valence electron and so carry a charge of +1. This charge means they "react vigorously with water, and ...
The alkaline earth metals represent the second column on the periodic table. Its six elements extend from beryllium (Be) to radium (Ra). These metals are named for forming basic solutions when put ...
Earlier this year, her service charge increased to around £10,000 a year, marking a 320% rise in five years.Michele, who works as a civil servant, hopes to move from the capital to Dundee to be closer ...