________ only form ions with a 2+ charge.
A)Alkaline earth metals
B)Halogens
C)Chalcogens
D)Alkali metals
E)Transition metals

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Alkaline earth metals have two valence electrons, which they tend to lose in order to attain a stable octet electron configuration. This leads to the formation of ions with a 2+ charge. The other options listed do not have a tendency to form ions with a 2+ charge.

________ Only Form Ions with a 2+ Charge