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An ionic bond is likely because they are nonmetals and will want to bond with metals
An ionic bond is likely because they are nonmetals and will want to bond with metals
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
A metallic bond is likely because they are metals and can bond with other metals
A metallic bond is likely because they are metals and can bond with other metals
An ionic bond is likely because they will want to give away two valence electrons to a nonmetal in order to become stable
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The correct response is:
An ionic bond is likely because they will want to give away two valence electrons to a nonmetal in order to become stable.
Group 2 elements, also known as alkaline earth metals, have two valence electrons. To achieve a stable electron configuration, they typically lose these two electrons and form positive ions (cations). They are likely to bond with nonmetals, which tend to gain electrons, thereby forming ionic bonds.
