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  • 09-11-2016
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Why do atoms of Group 1 elements lose electrons to form cations whereas atoms of group 17 elements gain electrons to form anions?

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Frank115 Frank115
  • 09-11-2016
remember that an element always tries to be stable that why the group 1 elements lose 1 electron to be stable and for group 17 it's easier to gain and not to give to be more stable
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