Which of the following elements is most likely to form a + 1 charge?

Cl

Mg

Na

Li

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Kaylie Clarke

Chemistry

30 December, 05:44

Which of the following elements is most likely to form a + 1 charge?

Cl

Mg

Na

Li

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Answers (2)

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Raven · Answer 1

Na

Explanation:

because sodium has 1 electrons so it loses it to be stable and so have positive charge of 1

Mila Baldwin · Answer 2

Na and Li. (but see below).

Explanation:

Sodium and Lithium are in Group 1 of the Periodic Table.

They have 1 electron in their valence shell which is easily lost to produce Na1 + and Li1 + ions.

The Na atom is more reactive than the Li so if you are looking for 1 answer it is Na.

Which of the following elements is most likely to form a + 1 charge?ClMgNaLi

Which of the following elements is most likely to form a + 1 charge?

Cl

Mg

Na

Li