Members of which group easily lose an electron to form a + 1 cation? halogens alkaline earth metals noble gases alkali metals

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Marlie Brandt

Chemistry

3 March, 04:34

Members of which group easily lose an electron to form a + 1 cation? halogens alkaline earth metals noble gases alkali metals

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Amy Bright · Answer 1

D. Members of the alkali metals easily lose an electron to form a + 1 cation. The halogens represents element like F, Cl which easily gain an electron. Alkaline earth metals represents element like Mg, Ca which easily lose two electrons.

Frederick Alexander · Answer 2

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option D. Members of the alkali metals easily lose an electron to form a + 1 cation. The halogens represents element like F, Cl which easily gain an electron. Alkaline earth metals represents element like Mg, Ca which easily lose two electrons.