Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Chemistry

Question:

Which of the following is not an alkaline earth metal?

Options:

beryllium

boron

aluminium

calcium

Correct Answer:

beryllium

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 1. beryllium.

Beryllium is a member of group 2. Because beryllium, the first element in this group, differs from the other members and exhibits a diagonal relationship with aluminum, it is not referred to as an alkaline earth metal.