Question

Elements of which of the following groups will
form anions most readily ?
(a) Oxygen family (b) Nitrogen family
(c) Halogens (d) Alkali metals

Answer 1

Answer:

a) argon neon etc

c. oxygen fluorine ,neon etc

d.radium srontium etc

Answer 2

(c) Halogens  

Explanation:

Halogens will form anions more readily than other groups. Electron affinity values are high in case of halogen because halogens have seven electron in the valence shell, they have a strong tendency to acquire the nearest inert gas configuration by gaining an electron from the metallic atom and form halide ions easily.