Question

Which of the following elements will form negative ions? Check all that apply.

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Elements on the right side of the periodic table are very likely to form negative ions -- all of those except elements in the 8th or 18th column (depending on how your periodic table is numbered).

K and Mg are on the left side, so they will not form negative ions.

They give up 1 (for K) electron and 2 (for Mg) electrons which will leave plus charges for the ions.

On the other hand S and I are on the right side of the periodic table. They will take on electrons and hence be charged with a minus.