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Which element will most easily lose an electron? A. Calcium (Ca) B. Potassium (K) C. Boron (B) D. Krypton (Kr)

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Artemon [7]2 years ago

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<h2>Answer:</h2>

Option B. Potassium(K).

<h2>Explanation:</h2>

Electronic configuration of the given elements are:

Ca - [Ar] 4s²
K - [Ar] 4s¹
B - [He] 2s2 2p1
Kr - [Ar] 3d¹⁰4s²4p⁶

Krypton(K) have 36 electrons and it is a noble gas and hence all of its shells are completely filled with electrons and hence it will never loose electrons in normal conditions.
Boron(B) have 5 electrons and 3 electrons in its outer shell. In order to attain a stable configuration it will loose 3 electrons and it is difficult to loose 3 electrons at a time for an atom.
Calcium(Ca) have 20 electrons and 2 electrons in its outermost shell, in order to attain a stable configuration it will loose 2 electrons. it is quite difficult but easier than Boron.
Potassium(K) have 21 electrons and 1 electron in its outermost orbit and in order to attain a stable configuration it will loose 1 electron. It is much easier to donate 1 electron than 2 or 3 electrons.

Result: Potassium will loose an electron most easily from the given elements.

geniusboy [140]2 years ago

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Answer:

Potassium

Explanation:

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