Question

1. which ions are most likely formed by the following elements?

a. li
b. na
c. k

Explanation:

Lithium (Li), sodium (Na), and potassium (K) are all alkali metals in Group 1 of the periodic table. Alkali metals have one valence electron. They tend to lose this one electron to achieve a stable electron configuration (similar to the noble gas configuration). When they lose one electron, they form cations with a +1 charge.

Answer:

a. \(Li^+\)
b. \(Na^+\)
c. \(K^+\)