Which element would most likely lose electrons to form positive ions when bonding with other elements?

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iodine (I)
iodine (I)

argon (Ar)
argon (Ar)

rubidium (Rb)
rubidium (Rb)

gallium (Ga)

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1 month ago

Rubidium (Rb) would most likely lose electrons to form positive ions when bonding with other elements. Rubidium is an alkali metal and typically has a tendency to lose its outer electron to achieve a stable electron configuration, resulting in a positive ion (Rb+).