Answer:
Two
Explanation:
Elements in group 16 wants to bond with elements in group IIA, the group of alkaline earth metals.
- The bonding will make it easier for them complete their octet.
- Elements in group 16 has 6 valence electrons.
- To have a complete octet, they require 2 more electrons.
- Group II elements are willing donors as they are metals.
- For Group II elements to fill their octets, they must lose two electrons.
- So the willingness of group II elements to lose two electrons and the readiness for group 16 elements to gain the electrons makes the desire one another.
