C. Usually when an atom loses or gains an electron, it is because it is trying to satisfy the Octet Rule. The Octet Rule states that an atom is at its stablest when it has 8 valence electrons (two in helium's case)
If you look on the periodic table, elements on the left (Alkaline Metals) are the most reactive because they only have one valence electron (or electron in the outer shell). Elements on the right (Noble Gases) are the least reactive because they have a full outer shell of 8 valence electrons.
Later on you will find that as stability decreases as you go down the periodic table but that is a discussion for a different time.
Here, Your Options are absent, but the elements that would most likely become a positive ion will be:
hydrogen, sodium, potassium, lithium, cesium etc.
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<span>According to the lecture, all of the following are defense mechanisms except: Moderate Exercise
A defense mechanism is the actions that people do as an excuse so they don't have to deal with their real problem. Moderate exercise on the other hands is the action that people do to maintain their health.</span>
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