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Two of them. A group 2 element has two valency electrons whereas those in group 17 have 7. The latter need one electron to make an ionic bond so two of them can react with a single group 2 element.

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Two of the halogens (group 17) and one of the earth alklides (group 2)

Example: 2 Cl- + Ca2+ --> CaCl2

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two group 17 elements

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