Group II A (Group 2) metals form ions by a. gaining 2 electrons  b. gaining 6 electrons  c. losing 1 electron  d. losing 2 electrons

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Group II A (Group 2) metals form ions by

a. gaining 2 electrons 

b. gaining 6 electrons 

c. losing 1 electron 

d. losing 2 electrons 

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