Question

Elements that typically give up electrons ______? Check all that apply

Answer 1

i think is  a  i am not sure

Answer 2

Answer: Option (B) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Elements which have excess of electrons usually give up electrons in order to attain stability.

Since metals have excess of electrons so, they tend to give up electrons easily.

For example, atomic number of potassium is 19 and its electronic distribution is 2, 8, 8, 1. Hence, to attain stability it will give up its 1 valence electron to an electron deficient atom.

Whereas non-metals are the elements that are electron deficient in nature and thus, they tend to gain electrons readily.

Thus, we can conclude that elements that typically give up electrons are metals.