Identifying the element
The only element from Group 2 which forms a covalent oxide and is amphoteric in nature is Beryllium, (Be).
The covalent oxide is BeO, which is amphoteric. When dissolved in water, it forms Be(OH)2.
Chemical reactions with alkali and acid
The reactions of Be(OH)2 with an acid and a base are as follows.
Be(OH)2 reacts with a base to form a beryllate ion.
Be(OH)2 + 2OH− → [Be(OH)4]2−
Be(OH)2 reacts with an acid to form beryllate chloride.
Be(OH)2 + 2HCl + 2H2O → [Be(OH)4]Cl2