+Group 2 represents the [Alkaline Earth Metals](/wiki/alkaline_earth_metals), a family of six reactive metallic [elements](/wiki/element) found on the periodic table. These silvery metals readily shed two electrons, forming +2 ions, playing vital roles in both geology and biology.
+## See also
+- [Periodic Table](/wiki/periodic_table)
+- [Metals](/wiki/metal)
+- [Group 1](/wiki/group_1)
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