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When Group 2A elements form ions they lose the electrons in their outer shell. In doing so they form positive ions known as cations.

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When group 2a elements form ions what happens?

Group 2A elements (alkaline earth metals) tend to lose two electrons to form 2+ ions. This is because they have two valence electrons and tend to achieve a stable electron configuration similar to noble gases by losing those two electrons.


How many electrons will group 2a lose?

Group 2A elements typically lose 2 electrons when forming ions.


What does group 6A elements have compared to group 2A?

Group 2A * Known as Alkaline earth elements * All are metals * Occur only in compounds * React with oxygen in the general formula EO (where O is oxygen and E is Group 2A element)


Does group 2A elements lose or gain protons or electrons?

Group 2A elements tend to GAIN electrons!!


How many elements are in group 2A?

There are six elements in group 2A A group is a vertical column. The group consists of Be , Mg, Ca ,Sr, Ba , and Ra.


Compared with Group 2A elements Group 6A elements have?

Group 6A elements have a higher electronegativity and a greater tendency to gain electrons to achieve a stable octet configuration. In contrast, Group 2A elements have a lower electronegativity and typically lose electrons to form cations.


What elements form an ion with a charge of 2?

Elements in Group 2 of the periodic table form ions with a charge of 2. This group includes elements such as calcium, magnesium, and barium. When these elements lose two electrons, they form ions with a +2 charge.


Why do group 2A metals form ions with a positive 2 charge?

These metal may lose two electrons.


How group 3A-7A differ from other group A elements?

Group 2A elements form compounds that are less soluble in water. Group 2A elements are harder. Group 2A elements have an additional valence electron. Group 2A elements are less reactive.


Does group 2a elements lose two electrons?

Yes


How do 1A and 2A differ from the other group A elements?

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What are the elements that are belong to diagmatic?

Basically any element with a positive atomic number because all the electrons are paired. Ex: Group 2A, Group 4A, group 6A, and group 8A. the ions would all be paramagnetic though.