The Ions of Most Main-Group Elements Have the Same Number

question 88

Multiple Choice

The ions of most main-group elements have the same number of ________ as the noble gas that is closest to them in the periodic table.

• A)neutrons
• B)protons
• C)electrons
• D)protons and electrons
• E)neutrons and electrons

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