Select the atoms that are likely to gain electrons to form anions:

A. Francium (Fr)
B. Fluorine (F)
C. Oxygen (O)
D. Magnesium (Mg)

Question

Select the atoms that are likely to gain electrons to form anions:

 		A.	Francium (Fr)
 		B.	Fluorine (F)
 		C.	Oxygen (O)
 		D.	Magnesium (Mg)

anitas. · Answer

@lilday12  what do you think it is?

priyar · Answer

it can't be F or O coz both are already anions...

priyar · Answer

in the q they have given atoms..is it "more than 1 correct option" q? if so its A and D coz both are cations...

priyar · Answer

cations mean electron deficient..so they are likely to absorb electrons..

abmon98 · Answer

Elements are trying to attain stability by gaining or loosing electrons to either reach a full or an empty outermost shell. Elements on the left side of the periodic table tend to loose electrons because they have less valence(outermost) electrons. However, as you shift to the right the number of valence electrons increase such that they are closer to a complete outershell.