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-Elements found on the left side of the periodic table contain outer shells that are ________; these elements tend to form ________ in solution.
A) almost empty; cations
B) almost empty; anions
C) almost full; cations
D) almost full; anions

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Refer to the following figure to answer the questions below.
 
-Elements found on the left side of the periodic table contain outer shells that are ________; these elements tend to form ________ in solution.
A) almost empty; cations 
B) almost empty; anions 
C) almost full; cations 
D) almost full; anions

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Elements on the left side of the periodic table, such as alkali and alkaline earth metals, have outer shells that are almost empty. They tend to lose electrons and form positive ions, or cations, in solution.

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