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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 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.
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.
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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 stability, they tend to lose these two electrons, forming cations and typically bond with nonmetals that can accept electrons, thus forming ionic bonds.
