Question

Looking at the periodic table, determine the charge each atom will make when it bonds with other atoms.
Francium (Fr)

Answer 1

Francium (Fr) typically forms a +1 ion (Fr+).
Reason: it's an alkali metal (Group 1) with one valence electron, which it readily loses to achieve the noble-gas configuration (Radon). Francium is highly radioactive and short‑lived, so few compounds are observed, but its common oxidation state is +1.