Group 2 elements have two valence electrons. Which kind of bond will they most likely form, and why?(1 point)

Responses

An ionic bond is likely because they are metals and will want to bond with nonmetals.
An ionic bond is likely because they are metals and will want to bond with nonmetals.

A metallic bond is likely because they are metals and can bond with other metals.
A metallic bond is likely because they are metals and can bond with other metals.

A covalent bond is likely because they want to share those two valence electrons in order to become stable.
A covalent bond is likely because they want to share those two valence electrons in order to become stable.

An ionic bond is likely because they will want to give away two valence electrons in order to become stable.

None of the options provided are correct. Group 2 elements, also known as alkaline earth metals, have two valence electrons and will most likely form an ionic bond. They will want to give away those two valence electrons in order to achieve a stable electron configuration like the noble gas in the previous period.

A covalent bond is likely because they want to share those two valence electrons in order to become stable.