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Atoms of an element are most likely to lose 3 electrons when forming

an ion.
Which option most likely describes the periodic table group this
element belongs to?
Select one:
Group 14.
O Group 16.
O Group 13.
Group 17.

User Warren Krewenki
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Group 13 because metal atoms lose electrons from their outer shell when they form ions.
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