Question

Use the periodic table to answer the question.

The periodic table of elements shows element groups, periods, and element properties.



Which change is likely to happen to an atom of the element strontium (Sr) during bonding?

(1 point)
Responses

It will give up electrons, forming a positive ion.
It will give up electrons, forming a positive ion.

It will gain electrons, forming a positive ion.
It will gain electrons, forming a positive ion.

It will gain electrons, forming a negative ion.
It will gain electrons, forming a negative ion.

It will give up electrons, forming a negative ion.
It will give up electrons, forming a negative ion.
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Answer 1

Strontium (Sr) is an alkaline earth metal found in Group 2 of the periodic table. Atoms in this group typically have two electrons in their outermost shell. During bonding, strontium tends to lose these two electrons to attain a stable electron configuration, similar to that of the nearest noble gas (krypton).

Therefore, the likely change that will happen to an atom of strontium during bonding is:

**It will give up electrons, forming a positive ion.**