Which prediction regarding the formation of a monatomic ion most likely is not correct?
A) Rubidium (Rb) forms a +1 cation by losing an s electron.
B) Strontium (Sr) forms a +2 cation by losing two s electrons.
C) Scandium (Sc) forms a +3 cation by losing two s electrons and a p electron.
D) Bromine (Br) forms a -1 anion by adding an electron to a p orbital.
E) Sulfur (S) forms a -2 anion by adding one electron to each of two p orbitals.

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Scandium actually forms a +3 cation by losing three electrons, not two s electrons and a p electron.

Which Prediction Regarding the Formation of a Monatomic Ion Most