The element (neutral atom) with two electrons would be helium, which is a noble gas. I believe the question you are asking is, what element is an alkaline earth metal with 2 valence electrons?
The answer to that question is, there are a half dozen of these elements in Group 2A. The two most commonly known elements are magnesium and calcium.
beryllium (Be)
The element you are referring to is beryllium (Be). Beryllium is an alkaline Earth metal that has two electrons in the second energy level.
Beryllium is the alkaline earth metal that has 2 valence electrons.
None. The alkaline earth metal isotope with the fewest neutrons would be beryllium-7 with three neutrons and a half-life of 53 days.
The answer your teacher is expecting is "calcium", though your teacher should have worded the question better; there are no alkali metals with 2 valence electrons. Calcium is an alkaline earth.
beryllium (Be)
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The element that has 2 valence electrons, is in period 3, and is a metal is magnesium (Mg). It is located in Group 2 of the periodic table, which is known as the alkaline earth metals. Magnesium is known for its lightweight properties and is commonly used in various applications, including aerospace and automotive industries.
No. Cesium is an alkali metal or group 1 element. Alkaline earth metals are group 2 elements.
The element with 38 electrons is Strontium (Sr). Strontium is an Alkaline Earth Metal in Period 5 of the Periodic Table. Strontium has 38 electrons, 5 electron shells and 2 electrons in the outer shell.
The element with atomic number 56 is barium, a group 2 alkaline earth metal. Its atoms have two valence electrons in the 6s sublevel.
Alkaline earth solid metal, natural element, group 2, period 2