Question
A) Group 2 elements have two valence electrons. Which kind of bond will they most likely form, and
why? (1 point)
A metallic bond is likely because they are metals and can bond with other metals.
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 will want to gain two electrons to become stable.
An ionic bond is likely because they will want to give away two valence electrons in order to become
stable.
why? (1 point)
A metallic bond is likely because they are metals and can bond with other metals.
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 will want to gain two electrons to become stable.
An ionic bond is likely because they will want to give away two valence electrons in order to become
stable.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is: **An ionic bond is likely because they will want to give away two valence electrons 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 tend to lose these two electrons, which allows them to form positive ions (cations) and attain stability. This behavior typically leads to the formation of ionic bonds, especially when they react with nonmetals that can accept those electrons.
Group 2 elements, also known as alkaline earth metals, have two valence electrons. To achieve a stable electron configuration, they tend to lose these two electrons, which allows them to form positive ions (cations) and attain stability. This behavior typically leads to the formation of ionic bonds, especially when they react with nonmetals that can accept those electrons.