Group 2 elements have two valence electrons. Which kind of bond will they most likely form, and why?(1 point)

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An ionic bond is likely because they will want to give away two valence electrons in order to become stable.
An ionic bond is likely because they will want to give away two valence electrons in order to become stable.

A covalent bond is likely because they want to share those two valence electrons in order to become stable.
A covalent bond is likely because they want to share those two valence electrons in order to become stable.

An ionic bond is likely because they are metals and will want to bond with nonmetals.
An ionic bond is likely because they are metals and will want to bond with nonmetals.

A metallic bond is likely because they are

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An ionic bond is likely because they are metals and will want to bond with nonmetals.

Group 2 elements, known as alkaline earth metals, typically have two valence electrons and are more likely to lose those electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration (similar to the nearest noble gas). This tendency to lose electrons makes them reactive with nonmetals, particularly in forming ionic bonds.