Multiple choice

Magnesium is a

  1. Group 1 Metal

  2. Group 2 Metal

  3. Group 3 Metal

  4. Group 4 Metal

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Magnesium is located in the second column of the periodic table, making it a Group 2 alkaline earth metal. Group 1 contains alkali metals like sodium, while groups 3 and 4 contain transition metals.