Based on its location on the periodic table, which element would be most

likely to form a negative ion? A potassium.

B strontium

C bromine.

D magnesium.

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Tommy Schneider

Chemistry

23 July, 13:17

Based on its location on the periodic table, which element would be most

likely to form a negative ion? A potassium.

B strontium

C bromine.

D magnesium.

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Linda Li · Answer 1

The answer to your question is C. Bromine

Explanation:

Metals form positive ions (cations)

Nonmetals form negative ions (anions)

Potassium is an alkaline metal, Magnesium and Strontium are alkaline earth metals, so they form positive ions.

Bromine is a halogen, so it is a nonmetal that forms negative ions.

Enrique Stokes · Answer 2

Enrique Stokes 23 July, 13:46

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The answer is C. Bromine.

Based on its location on the periodic table, which element would be mostlikely to form a negative ion? A potassium.B strontiumC bromine.D magnesium.

Based on its location on the periodic table, which element would be most

likely to form a negative ion? A potassium.

B strontium

C bromine.

D magnesium.