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i dont understand this i cant think :These ions have the same stable electron configuration as the noble gas helium. All Group 1 atoms can lose one electron to form positively charged ions. ... Elements in Groups 15,16 and 17, find it easier to gain electrons than lose them.

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Step-by-step explanation:

-We know that an atom is table if they have 8 valence electrons (like noble gases, they are stable)

-Group 1 atoms only has 1 valence electron, in order to become stable, they are desperately wanted to lose that one valence electron to become stable.

-While group 15 has 5 electrons, it is easier for them to gain 3 electrons to become 8 electrons than losing all 5 electrons.

-the same thing for group 16 has 6 valence electrons and 17 has 7 electrons. It is easier for them to gain 2 and 1 more valence electrons to become stable.

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Answer:

Li atoms readily give up one electron to form positively charged, Li+ ions. These ions have the same stable electron configuration as the noble gas helium. All Group 1 atoms can lose one electron to form positively charged ions.

Step-by-step explanation:

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