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Can Metal Atoms Form Negative Ions in the Gaseous State

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Can 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, electrons can be added to a Li half-filled 2s orbital.
D) Yes, electrons can be removed from a Li half-filled 2s orbital.
E) No, the 2s orbital is completely filled.

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