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how does rb bond with other elements? (1 point)
rb loses two electrons.
rb loses an electron.
rb gains two electrons.
rb gains an electron.
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Rubidium (Rb) is an alkali metal in Group 1 of the periodic table. Alkali metals have one valence electron. To achieve a stable electron configuration (similar to the noble gas configuration), they tend to lose one electron. So, Rb loses an electron when bonding with other elements.
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B. Rb loses an electron.