alleryStart learning →Which alkaline earth metals are toxic?
ACalcium and barium
BStrontium and magnesium
CBeryllium and radium
DMagnesium and calcium
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Beryllium and radium
Beryllium and radium are toxic, unlike magnesium and calcium which are biologically essential.
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