By Team Aakash Byju's
There are 6 metals that are called Alkaline earth metals. They are:
– Beryllium – Magnesium – Calcium – Strontium – Barium and – Radium
Beryllium - Beryllium foil is useful in radiation windows in scientific X-ray equipment.
Biological importance of Beryllium
Magnesium - Supports the mechanism of protein synthesis, cell growth and energy production.
Calcium is most often associated with healthy bones and teeth.
Strontium - The moderate supplementation of strontium promotes calcium uptake into bone.
Barium - Barium chloride has an impulse action on the heart and other muscles. It helps to find the problems in the esophagus, stomach & bowels.
Radium - The isotopes of radium are used as a medicine to treat cancer. Also, radium therapy prevents lupus, ulcerous growth & keloid.