In the periodic table, where is the set of elements that have exactly 2 valence electrons in their atoms?

-a stair-step line in groups 13 to 16 of the table
-group 18, the noble gases at the far right of the table
-group 2, the second column of the table

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The set of elements that have exactly 2 valence electrons in their atoms is found in group 2, the second column of the periodic table. These elements are known as alkaline earth metals.