Question

An atom of a _____________________ has two electrons in its outer level and will lose these when it combines with another atom.

a. alkali metal
b. noble gas
c. alkaline earth metal
d. halogen

Answer 1

Answer: c. alkaline earth metal

Explanation: group II elements in the periodic table are generally found as 2+ ions. This is because they have lost two electrons to ionic bonding.

Answer 2

A alkali metals hope this helps