Question

which one of the following elements is the most likely form a 2 + ion?

Answer 1

Zinc

Answer and Explanation:

(a) Zinc is the most likely to form a +2 ion. An atom must lose or transfer its valence electrons to form an ion with a complete octet or stable...

Answer 2

Answer:

Your answer is Zinc

Explanation:

The elements that are most likely to form  

2

−

ions are the group 16 elements. Their atoms have 6 valence electrons, and need 2 more to have a full valence shell of 8 electrons in order to become stable. When they gain 2 electrons in order to have 8 valence electrons, an octet, they gain a  

2

−

charge.