Question

Explain why group 2 elements tend to form +2 ions.

Answer 1

@whpalmer4

Answer 2

@AlexandervonHumboldt2

Answer 3

It has to do with the order that electrons are removed from elements- they lose the highest energy electrons first, the electrons in the \(s\) orbitals are lost first.

have you learn about the different types of orbitals and electronic configurations?

Answer 4

i havent yet