Element Crossword Puzzles - The Alkaline Earth Metals

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The Alkaline Earth Metals

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	2.		Two of this element's compounds burn with a red flame and are used in fireworks and signal flares.

	4.		A fair amount of this element can be found in your bones.

	5.		One of this element's compounds is used to produce X-ray images of the intestinal tract.

	6.		This element burns with a brilliant white light.

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	1.		The first member of this group, this element can be used as a neutron source.

	3.		All isotopes of this element are radioactive.

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