Question

1) How many valence electrons are in the alkaline earth metal family? Do
they form cations or anions?
A)
1 valence electron, cations
B)
1 valence electron, anions
C)
2 valence electrons, cations
D)
2 valence electrons, anions

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

Alkaline earth metals have 2 valence electrons, which means that when they react with other elements, they will lose rather than gain their 2 electrons making them positive ions or cations.

So the correct answer to your question would be....

    C) 2 valence electrons, cations

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