Strontium, element number 38, is an Alkaline Earth metal from Group 2 of the periodic table. It has a +2 electronegativity (like all the Group 2 elements) and is highly reactive. As such, it cannot...
Some strontium compounds are found in fireworks particularly to give a reddish flame. Its compounds are sometimes found in screen glasses of television, to prevent X ray emissions.
A strontium atom differs from a strontium ion in that the atom has a greater number of electrons
Explanation: Strontium has 2 valence electrons in its outer shell. It is easier to lose these 2...