Question

Which one of these is most likely to gain electrons and which one is most likely to lose electrons? (And please explain why)

1. Ra (Radium)
2. In (Indium)
3. P (Phosphorus)
4. Te (Tellurium)
5. Br (Bromine)
6. Rb (Rubidium)

Answer 1

(I). The most likely to lose electron is Rubidium

(II). The most likely to lose electron is Bromine

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that,

Radium, Indium, Phosphorus, Tellurium, Bromine and Rubidium

We know that,

Metal :

They atom which to lose electron these is called metal.

When the atom loses the electron then the positive charge come on the atom.

The most likely to lose electron is Rubidium

Non metal :

They atome which is gains electron. It is called non metal.

So, we can say that, the non metal gains electron.

When the atom gains the electron then the negative charge come on the atom.

The most likely to gain electron is Bromine

Hence, This is required answer.