Question

The metals in Groups 1A, 2A, and 3A ____.

A) all have ions with a 1+ charge c. all form ions with a negative charge
b. gain electrons when they form ions d. lose electrons when they form ions

Answer 1

D.) Lose electrons when they form ions.

Answer 2

All of these metals from cations, so they lost electrons when forming ions. The answer is D.