I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option D. Members of the alkali metals easily lose an electron to form a +1 cation. The halogens represents element like F, Cl which easily gain an electron. Alkaline earth metals represents element like Mg, Ca which easily lose two electrons.
D. Members of the alkali metals easily lose an electron to form a +1 cation. The halogens represents element like F, Cl which easily gain an electron. Alkaline earth metals represents element like Mg, Ca which easily lose two electrons.
The flame test is used to visually determine the identity of an unknown metal or metalloid ion based on the characteristic color the salt turns the flame of a Bunsen burner.
Atomic mass number is the number of protons and neutrons. Subtract 80-35=45 is the number of protons. Because the atom is neutrally charged, the number of protons must equal the number of electrons, so there are 45 electrons.
