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15 February, 23:04

Why do atoms of Group 1 elements lose electrons to form cations whereas atoms of group 17 elements gain electrons to form anions?

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  1. 15 February, 23:15
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    Remember that an element always tries to be stable that why the group 1 elements lose 1 electron to be stable and for group 17 it's easier to gain and not to give to be more stable
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