Question

The atoms of Group B elements _____ electrons when they form ions. A. gain B. lose C. cannot be determined D. either gain or lose

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Answer 1

Atoms of Group B lose electrons when they form ions

Answer 2

Answer: option B, lose electrons

Step-by-step explanation:

Group B elements are those which are present inbetween IIA and III A group elements. We can also call them as transition metals or D block elements.

Since they are metals, they have a tendency to loose Electrons readily by a process called oxidation.