Table 2-14
-Table 2-14 indicates the number and arrangement of electrons in the first four atomic electron shells for selected elements.On the basis of the information in the chart and what you know about atomic structure, which elements will form ions with a net charge of +1 in solution?

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Sodium and potassium both have 1 valence electron in their outermost shell, so they are likely to lose that electron to form a +1 ion in solution. Carbon, sulfur, helium, neon, magnesium, and calcium all have full outermost electron shells and are less likely to form ions with a net charge of +1 in solution.

Table 2-14 -Table 2-14 Indicates the Number and Arrangement of Electrons in Electrons