Elements Found in the First Two Columns of the Periodic

question 50

Multiple Choice

Elements found in the first two columns of the periodic table contain outer electron shells that are ________; these elements tend to form ________ in solution.

• A) almost empty; cations
• B) almost empty; anions
• C) almost full; cations
• D) almost full; anions

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