When forming an ion, rubidium, Rb, will ________ electron(s).
A) gain one
B) gain two
C) gain three
D) lose one
E) lose two

Name: When forming an ion, rubidium, Rb, will ________ electron(s). A) gain one B) gain two C) gain three D) lose one E) lose two
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Rubidium has one valence electron in its outermost energy level, and thus to form an ion, it will lose one electron to achieve a stable octet (eight valence electrons).

When Forming an Ion, Rubidium, Rb, Will ________ Electron(s)