What is the most likely charge on an ion formed by an element with a valence electron configuration of ns¹? A)7- B)1- C)0 D)1+ E)7+

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The valence electron configuration of the element indicates that it has one valence electron in the 5s orbital, one in the 5p orbital, and one in the 6p orbital. It is most likely to lose the 6p electron first, followed by the 5s and 5p electrons to achieve a stable octet electron configuration. Therefore, it is most likely to form a cation with a charge of 1+.

What Is the Most Likely Charge on an Ion Formed