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In an example of a chemical reaction, atoms of one element each lose an electron. Atoms of another element each gain an electron. What could be the two elements? (1 point) Responses two alkaline earth metals two alkaline earth metals an alkali metal and a halogen an alkali metal and a halogen a halogen and a noble gas a halogen and a noble gas two halogens two halogens
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In the example of a chemical reaction where atoms of one element lose electrons and atoms of another element gain electrons, the most likely pair of elements would be **an alkali metal and a halogen**.
Alkali metals (such as sodium or potassium) tend to lose one electron to achieve a stable electron configuration, while halogens (such as chlorine or fluorine) tend to gain one electron to attain stability. This results in the formation of ionic bonds between them.
Alkali metals (such as sodium or potassium) tend to lose one electron to achieve a stable electron configuration, while halogens (such as chlorine or fluorine) tend to gain one electron to attain stability. This results in the formation of ionic bonds between them.