Elements with two valence electrons are typically found in Group 2 of the periodic table, which is also known as the alkaline earth metals. The most common examples of elements with two valence electrons are:
- Beryllium (Be)
- Magnesium (Mg)
- Calcium (Ca)
- Strontium (Sr)
- Barium (Ba)
- Radium (Ra)
These elements have two electrons in their outermost electron shell, which they can lose during chemical reactions, forming cations with a +2 charge.
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