When Group 2A elements form ions, do they lose or gain electrons? Why?

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anor277
Apr 26, 2016

You mean Group 2? #Be, Mg, Ca........#

Explanation:

Metals are electron rich substances. They tend to lose electrons to form positive ions.

#Mg rarr Mg^(2+) + 2e^-#

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