For Some Representative Metals, Two Possible Ions Can Be Formed

question 73

Multiple Choice

For some representative metals, two possible ions can be formed. Why?

• A)s electrons can fill the next lower d orbital.
• B)They can lose electrons to form a cation and gain electrons to form an anion.
• C)They can lose the s electrons or all electrons in their outer shell.
• D)They can lose just the p electrons or all electrons in their outer shell.

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