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Both barium (Ba) and radium (Ra) are members of Group 2A and are expected to exhibit similar chemical properties. However, Ra is not found in barium ores. Instead, it is found in uranium ores. Explain.

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QUESTION:

Both barium (Ba) and radium (Ra) are members of Group 2A and are expected to exhibit similar chemical properties. However, Ra is not found in barium ores. Instead, it is found in uranium ores. Explain.

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Alkaline earth metals refer to all of the Group 2 elements excluding Beryllium. These metal oxides are found on Earth and are so named because their oxides and hydroxides have an alkaline nature.

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