All of the alkali earth metals, group 2, have two valence electrons. which of these would represent the oxidation number of the alkali earth metals such as magnesium and calcium? a) -6 b) -2 c) +2 d) +6

it should have an internal chamber and two thermometers sticking out of the top. the internal chamber will also be closed off from the outside.

ca has a crystalline lattice with positive ions (since it is a metal, metals are positively charged) and electrons flow freely in its structure since the ca atoms have a large nuclear radius so the electrons are not tightly held, therefore the electrons can flow freely since they are not being highly attracted by the nucleus. moreover, one of the properties of metals are that they are conductors of electricity, thus proving ca is the element.