1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
mojhsa [17]
1 year ago
12

Which element tends to gain electrons to form an anion A. S B. Na C. Mn D. Ba

Chemistry
2 answers:
jok3333 [9.3K]1 year ago
8 0

Answer:

A.) S

Explanation:

Anions form when elements have more electrons than protons. Some elements want to gain electrons because all elements desire a full octet (8 valence electrons). That being said, some elements are closer to a full octet by gaining electrons, whereas some are closer when they give up electrons.

As a general rule, as you move to the right across the period table, the number of valence electrons an element has increases. Therefore, on the right of the periodic table, these elements have a little less than 8 valence electrons. It makes sense that these elements want to gain those last few electrons to gain a full octet, rather than giving up electrons. Sulfur (S) has 6 valence electrons (located in the 16th column). To gain a full octet, it will gain two electrons and thus become an anion.

Na, Mn, and Ba are on the left of the periodic table, so they'd rather give up electrons than gain them (to become cations).

Reptile [31]1 year ago
3 0
B it’s right answer
You might be interested in
Which of these elements is unlikely to form covalent bonds? s, h, mg, ar, si?
kari74 [83]
<span>Answer: K because it is metal and typically forms ionic bonds. Ar is also unlikely to form any bonds because it has a full outer shell of electrons, but it can form covalent bonds.</span>
4 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
How are quantum numbers related to atomic orbitals?
sdas [7]
When considering atomic orbitals the only important information they really wanted to know is the size of the orbit, which was described by using quantum numbers.
3 0
3 years ago
Lenses are made to have different focal points. What two properties of a lens
Novay_Z [31]
The correct answer is letter C
3 0
3 years ago
When a solution produces equal numbers of hydrogen and hydroxyl ions, it is said to be neutral. Select one: True False
ioda

Answer:

true

Explanation:

The hydroxyl group is a functional group formed by an oxygen atom and a hydrogen atom.

3 0
3 years ago
When a mixture containing cations of Analytical Groups I–III is treated with H2S in acidic solution, which cations are expected
Fantom [35]

Answer:

Analytical Groups I and II

Explanation:

Precipitation reactions happen when anions and cations in aqueous solution mix together to form an insoluble ionic solid which is now referred to as a precipitate.

Whether or not a type of reaction like that takes place can be determined by utilizing the solubility principles for common ionic solids.

8 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Other questions:
  • What is the lightest material ever created by the hands of men
    12·1 answer
  • Which of the following types of molecules always has a dipole moment? Linear molecules with two identical bonds. Trigonal pyrami
    5·1 answer
  • PLEASE HELP The basic units of measurement for volume, length, and weight in the metric system are the?
    14·1 answer
  • You work for a company focused on environmental cleanup. Your job is to collect soil samples in the field and bring
    5·1 answer
  • if you could place a piece of solid silver into a container of liquid silver, would it float or sink? Explain your answer
    9·2 answers
  • Which of these properties is the best one to use for identification of an element? 1.the number of neutrons in the atomic nucleu
    12·2 answers
  • Gizmo Warm-up Like an unpopped kernel in the microwave, a radioactive atom can change at any time. Radioactive atoms change by e
    7·1 answer
  • Which structure is the arrow pointing to?<br><br><br><br> What is the function of this organelle?
    8·2 answers
  • What are the conditions that are required for electrical energy to be present in an electrical circuit?
    9·1 answer
  • The main constituent of gallstones is cholesterol. Cholesterol may have a role in heart attacks and blood clot formation. Its el
    15·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!