Which loses its outermost electrons more easily: bromine, Br, or krypton, Kr?
A)Br
B)Kr
C)Br and Kr can only gain electrons.
D)Both elements lose their outermost electron with equal ease.

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Bromine has only one valence electron in its outermost shell, which means it is less tightly held by the nucleus and can be lost more easily compared to krypton, which has eight valence electrons in its outermost shell and thus is more stable and less likely to lose electrons.

Which Loses Its Outermost Electrons More Easily: Bromine, Br, or Krypton