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Question 16

Which of the following elements is most likely to gain electrons in a chemical reaction?
A
Ca
B
Kr
с
Br
D
Ba

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Br i’m pretty sure! :)
User Joeklieg
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Answer:

Br

Step-by-step explanation:

Bromine atoms tend to gain just one electron to get to a full octet, as Bromine is in Group VII.

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