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Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

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What is a common characteristic of Group 1 (alkali metals) and...

What is a common characteristic of Group 1 (alkali metals) and Group 2 (alkaline earth metals) in terms of ion formation?

Options

  1. AThey readily gain electrons to form anions.
  2. BThey readily lose electrons to form cations.
  3. CThey do not readily form ions.
  4. DThey form both cations and anions equally.

Correct answer

B. They readily lose electrons to form cations.

Step-by-step solution

They lose the outermost electron(s) readily to form 1+ ion (in the case of alkali metals) or 2+ ion (in the case of alkaline earth metals).
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