Which one of the following elements is most likely to form a 2+ ion?
A)beryllium
B)carbon
C)fluorine
D)oxygen
E)sodium

Name: Which one of the following elements is most likely to form a 2+ ion? A)beryllium B)carbon C)fluorine D)oxygen E)sodium
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Beryllium has two valence electrons and tends to lose them to form a 2+ ion, making it the most likely option from the given elements. Carbon, fluorine, oxygen, and sodium typically form 4-, 1-, 2-, and 1+ ions respectively.

Which One of the Following Elements Is Most Likely to Form