Select the element that will lose an electron most easily, based on the periodic trend.

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The element that will lose an electron most easily is the one with the lowest ionization energy, which is Na in this case. As we move down a group, the ionization energy decreases, and as we move from right to left across a period, the ionization energy decreases. Na is in the first group and the third period, making it the element with the lowest ionization energy among the given options.

Select the Element That Will Lose an Electron Most Easily