Elements in the second column of the periodic table include, are called, and ionic charge is:
- He, Ne, Ar, Kr, Xe, Rn; NOBLE GASSES; Stable octet
- F, Cl, Br, I; HALOGENS; 1-
- Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Ra; ALKALINE EARTH METALS; 2+
- H, Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Fr; ALKALI METALS; +1