Question

Review the families and classification of elements in the periodic table. Based on this information, you would expect elements to the left of the stair-step line in the periodic table to form ________ ions and have __________ valence electron(s).
A) positive; 1
B) negative; 4 - 7
C) positive; four or less
D) negative; three or less

Answer 1

Answer:

A.

Explanation:

They lose 1 electrons in their outermost shell.

The proton to electron ratio become unbalanced where the proton overpowers.

Therefore, leaving the ion positively charged.

Answer 2

It is b because I need to answer my first question