They share the same number of electrons (=2) in the valence shell: they have the same oxidation state of +2
The atoms of elements in Group 2 have the same number of valence electrons, which is 2. This gives them similar chemical properties, such as forming 2+ cations in reactions.
Helium has 2 valence electrons. Group 2 elements (alkaline earth metals) also have 2 valence electrons.
Atoms of elements in group (column 2 of the periodic table) have 2 electrons in their outer shell. They have a low electronegativity, which means the electrons are not strongly attracted to the protons in the nucleus when compared to the electrons in atoms of column 6 or 7. For this reason, group 2 elements easily form +2 ion when in the presence of group 6 or7 elements.
group 1...is 1 valence. group 2...is 2 valence.
The alkaline earth group has two valence electrons.
If the group of atoms are all the same, it is called a molecule. If the group of atoms are different, it is called a compound, assuming they are bonded in some way. Otherwise, it is just called a group of atoms.
a molecule with 3 atoms and 2 elements
Group 2
The combining ratio for Group II elements with Group VII elements is 1:2. For example, calcium (Group II) will combine with chlorine (Group VII) to form calcium chloride with a ratio of 1 calcium atom to 2 chlorine atoms.
In a group, elements have the same number of outer shell electrons, which corresponds to the group number. For example, elements in Group 1 have 1 outer shell electron, elements in Group 2 have 2 outer shell electrons, and so on. This pattern helps determine the reactivity and chemical properties of elements within the same group.
Atoms in the same group as calcium in the periodic table will have similar chemical properties. Elements in group 2, such as strontium and barium, are expected to exhibit similar reactivity due to having the same number of valence electrons.
There are a lot of things that aren't the same of elements in group 2. Probably the main thing is that they all have a different outermost energy level (different atomic radii).