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On the periodic table, which group of elements tend to form positive ions?

Group 16 and Group 17

Group 1 and Group 16

Group 2 and Group 17

Group 1 and Group 2

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I believe it is group 16 and group 17
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group one and two because to form a positive ion, groups one and two are trying to stay stable so they take away electrons
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