In the periodic table, where is the set of elements that have exactly 2 valence electrons in their atoms? (1 point)

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group 18, the noble gases at the far right of the table
group 18, the noble gases at the far right of the table

a stair-step line in groups 13 to 16 of the table
a stair-step line in groups 13 to 16 of the table

the second period, or row of the table
the second period, or row of the table

group 2, the second column of the table

1 answer

The set of elements that have exactly 2 valence electrons in their atoms is found in group 2, the second column of the table.