Question

1. which type of element is most likely to donate electrons to form a cation in an ionic bond? a metalloid a noble gas a metal a nonmetal clear all

Explanation:

To determine which element donates electrons to form a cation in an ionic bond, we analyze each option:

• Metalloids have properties between metals and nonmetals; they don’t typically donate electrons as readily as metals.
• Noble gases are stable (full valence shells) and rarely form ions.
• Metals have low ionization energy and tend to lose (donate) electrons to form positive ions (cations) in ionic bonds.
• Nonmetals tend to gain electrons (form anions) rather than donate them.

Answer:

C. A metal