The correct response is:
It will give up electrons, forming a positive ion.
Strontium (Sr) is an alkaline earth metal that typically loses two electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration, thus forming a positive ion (Sr²⁺) during bonding.
Which change is likely to happen to an atom of the element strontium (Sr) during bonding?
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It will give up electrons, forming a positive ion.
It will give up 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.
It will gain electrons, forming a positive ion.
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