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

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

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

It will gain electrons, forming a positive ion.

Answer 1

It will give up electrons, forming a positive ion.

Strontium is an alkaline-earth metal (group 2) with two valence electrons, so it typically loses electrons to form a +2 cation (Sr2+) when bonding.