which of the following atoms tend to lose electrons ??
carbon
sodium
fluorine
can't be predicted
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CARBON:
ELECTRONIC CONFIGURATION:2,4
*it shares its 4 electrons.... doesn't lose
SODIUM:
E.C.-2,8,1
*LOSSES 1 ELECTRON TO BECOME A +VE ION
FLUORINE:
ELECTRONIC CONFIGURATION: 2,7
*IT GAINS 1 ELECTRON TO BECOME A -VE ION
SO, SODIUM IS THE RIGHT ONE!!!
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