Group 2 elements have two valence electrons. Which kind of bond will they most likely form, and why? (1 point)

Question

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.
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.

Answer 1

The correct statement 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 electronic configuration, these metals tend to lose their two valence electrons, resulting in the formation of cations. They typically form ionic bonds with nonmetals, which can accept the electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration themselves.