Which one of the following is most likely to lose electrons when forming an ion?

A) Na

B) O

C) F

D) Ne

E) N

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Camilla

Chemistry

13 August, 06:59

Which one of the following is most likely to lose electrons when forming an ion?

A) Na

B) O

C) F

D) Ne

E) N

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America Griffith · Answer 1

Option A) Na

Explanation:

From the options given above, sodium (Na) is most likely to lose electron to form ion

Na is a group 1 metal. Metals form ions by losing electron (s).

From the options given above, only Na is a metal and so it is most likely to form ion by losing electron

Which one of the following is most likely to lose electrons when forming an ion?A) NaB) OC) FD) NeE) N

Which one of the following is most likely to lose electrons when forming an ion?

A) Na

B) O

C) F

D) Ne

E) N