Which of the Following Statements Regarding Ion Formation Is Incorrect

question 124

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding ion formation is incorrect?

• A)Nonmetals usually gain electrons to form ions that have a noble gas electron count.
• B)Main-group metals usually lose electrons to form ions that have a noble gas electron count.
• C)Elements in the same group often form ions of the same charge.
• D)The charge of any element's ion can be simply predicted using the periodic table.
• E)All of these statements are correct.

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