Question
Four elements W, X, Y and Z contain 8, 11, 9 and 17 protons per atom respectively. The element which cannot form an anion is most likely to be:
  1. W
  2. X
  3. Y
  4. Z

Answer

  1. X

Explanation:

Element X can’t form anions as the outermost orbit contains only 1 electron. The atom will rather lose this electron to complete its octet and will become a cation.

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