Can alkali metal atoms form negative ions in the gaseous state? Explain.
A) No,an electron cannot be added.
B) No,only a liquid can be ionized.
C) Yes,an electron can be added to a Li half-filled 2s orbital.
D) Yes,an electron can be removed from a Li half-filled 2s orbital.
E) No,the 2s orbital is completely filled.
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