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In Chemistry / High School | 2014-04-18

Which elements need to lose one electron to form a stable octet?

A. Alkali metals
B. Alkaline earth metals
C. Noble gases
D. Lanthanides

Asked by JungDurian940

Answer (3)

alkali metals should loose one to make a stable octet

Answered by haley1234hayz12 | 2024-06-10

Alkali metals need to lose 1 electron to form a stable octet.

Answered by felixfelicis | 2024-06-10

The elements that need to lose one electron to form a stable octet are primarily the alkali metals from Group 1 of the periodic table. These include elements such as lithium (Li), sodium (Na), and potassium (K). They tend to lose their one valence electron to achieve the electron configuration of the nearest noble gas.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-09-26

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