Question

Of the elements listed in the item above, which element is MOST LIKELY to fully ACCEPT ONE electron in a bonding situation? Hint, it will form a 1−
anion. (1 point)
Responses

Chlorine, Cl
Chlorine, Cl

Scandium, Sc
Scandium, Sc

Palladium, Pd
Palladium, Pd

Cesium, Cs

Answer 1

The element most likely to fully accept one electron in a bonding situation and form a 1− anion is **Chlorine (Cl)**. Chlorine is a halogen and has a high affinity for electrons, allowing it to readily gain one electron to achieve a stable electron configuration (making it a Cl− anion).

The other elements listed (Scandium, Palladium, and Cesium) are less likely to form anions in this manner.