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The elements within a group have a similar number of valence electrons. This results in comparable chemical properties and reactivity within the group.
all have 8 electrons in the valence shell
Atoms in groups 1 and 2 have 1 and 2 valence electrons, respectively. Group 1 elements have 1 electron in their outermost shell, while group 2 elements have 2 electrons in their outermost shell.
number of electrons in valence (last) shell
The valence electrons in group 2 elements are found in the s sublevel. These elements are known as alkaline earth metals and have 2 valence electrons, which occupy the s sublevel of their outermost electron shell.