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22 March, 04:13

What kind of atom tends to lose one electron?

an atom with a single electron in its outermost shell

an atom with seven electrons in its outermost shell

an atom with a single electron in its innermost shell

an atom with a full outermost shell

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  1. 22 March, 04:40
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    Metals

    Elements that readily lose electrons are all metals. Metals that normally lose one electron all form + 1 ions with electron configurations we call "stable," or "energetically favorable." Element that are metal tend to loss electrons and became positively charged Ion called cations.

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    Your letter answer: C
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