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Review the families and classification of elements in the periodic table. Based on this information, you would expect elements to the left of the stair-step line in the periodic table to form ________ ions and have __________ valence electron(s).

A) positive; 1

B) negative; 4 - 7

C)positive; four or less

D) negative; three or less

Answer- C)positive; four or less

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Answer:
A.
Step-by-step explanation:
They lose 1 electrons in their outermost shell.
The proton to electron ratio become unbalanced where the proton overpowers.
Therefore, leaving the ion positively charged.
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Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

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