Which Prediction Regarding the Formation of a Monatomic Ion Most

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which prediction regarding the formation of a monatomic ion most likely is not correct?

• A) Rubidium (Rb) forms a +1 cation by losing an s electron.
• B) Strontium (Sr) forms a +2 cation by losing two s electrons.
• C) Scandium (Sc) forms a +3 cation by losing two s electrons and a p electron.
• D) Bromine (Br) forms a -1 anion by adding an electron to a p orbital.
• E) Sulfur (S) forms a -2 anion by adding one electron to each of two p orbitals.

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