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All the elements in Group 2A (Mg, Ca, etc.). A charge of 2+ is acquired by these metals in order for a more stable state to be achieved.

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Elements in Group 2 of the Periodic Table form ions with a charge of 2. This group includes elements such as calcium, magnesium, and barium. When these elements lose two electrons, they form ions with a +2 charge.

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Elements having 2 valence electrons form ion with a charge of 2.

and the elements which need two electrons to complete its octet form ion with -2 charge.

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Oxygen forms oxide, also sulfur, selenium and tellurium form 2 minus charge ions

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Calcium

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Q: What elements form an ion with a charge of 2?
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