An Element Which Has Two Valence Electrons as an Atom

question 48

Multiple Choice

An element which has two valence electrons as an atom will most likely:

• A)lose 2 electrons to become negatively charged and combine with a cation.
• B)lose 2 electrons to become positively charged and combine with an anion.
• C)gain 2 electrons to become negatively charged and combine with a cation.
• D)gain 2 electrons to become positively charged and combine with an anion.
• E)All of the above can occur.

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