Question

Which of the following elements will tend to form an anion?

A. Aluminum
B. Beryllium
C. Copper
D. Silicon
E. All of the Above

Answer 1

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Answer 2

D. Silicon

Step-by-step explanation:

A anion is a negatively charge ion resulting from the imbalance of protons and neutrons where there are more electrons than protons. Silicon has 4 valence electrons and is more likely to form an ionic bond with another atom(s) that will give it the 4 electrons it needs to become stable.