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Element X naturally forms ions with a charge of 1+. Which of the following is not likely to occur for Element X?

Element X naturally forms ions with a charge of 1+. Which of the following is not-example-1
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Step-by-step explanation:

Element X naturally forms ions with a charge of +1.

Group 1A (alkali metals) forms ions with a +1 charge.

For example, Na

Na tends to lose its outermost electrons and forms Na+1.

Elements in the same group will behave similarly and will form similar compounds

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We can have NaCl => Na+1 + Cl-1

These elements from group 1 can not gain electrons, they lose their electrons.

If X has a charge of +1, this was because it lost its outermost electron.

Answer: Elements X tends to gain one electron

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