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The group 2 elements are called the alkaline earth metals. The transition metals are in groups 3 - 12. They are transition metals because they have electrons in their d sublevels.

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Group 2 elements are actually called alkaline earth metals, not transition elements. Transition elements are found in the d-block of the Periodic Table and have partially filled d orbitals. Alkaline earth metals get their name because they form alkaline solutions when they react with water and are found in the earth's crust.

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