An Element Which Has Two Valence Electrons as an Atom

An element which has two valence electrons as an atom will most likely:

A) lose 2 electrons to become negatively charged and combine with a cation.
B) lose 2 electrons to become positively charged and combine with an anion.
C) gain 2 electrons to become negatively charged and combine with a cation.
D) gain 2 electrons to become positively charged and combine with an anion.
E) All of the above can occur.