How many valence electrons are in the alkaline earth metal family? Do they form cations or anions?

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A 1 valence electron, cations1 valence electron, cations
B 1 valence electron, anions1 valence electron, anions
C 2 valence electrons, cations2 valence electrons, cations
D 2 valence electrons, anions

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C 2 valence electrons, cations

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