Atoms or molecules with a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons are.

Such entities are termed as ions

Explanation:

When atoms or molecules are subjected to net loss or gain of electrons, a net charge is developed in those atoms or molecule and now these atoms or molecules are termed as ions.

They become positive ions if the charge developed is due to the loss of electrons and they become negative ions if the charge developed is due to the gain of electrons. Only the loss of outer electrons takes place in the formation of ions because these electrons are loosely bonded.

assuming that your periodic table has eighteen columns, you should highlight   the four elements in the third column from the left of the table.

neutral atoms of elements after calcium contain d electrons. the energy of d orbitals of a particular main shell lies between the energy of the s and p orbitals of the next main shell. for example, electrons in the have energy higher than those in the orbital while lower than those of the orbital.

by the aufbau principle, electrons fill orbitals one at a time, starting from those of the lowest energy. the orbital is therefore filled right after orbitals and before orbitals.  

potassium has electron configuration and calcium . the s orbital of a main shell holds a maximum of two electrons. the next element would thus have the electron configuration and satisfy the requirements.

a neutral atom of the element contains three electrons on top of the most recent noble gas element. it should thus be placed in the third column of the periodic table. both scandium and yttrium would satisfy the conditions. an aufbau diagram indicates that the 4f orbital is filled before the 5d. however, it appears that exceptions exists for both lanthanum and actinium. neutral atoms of the two d-block elements also demonstrate the and should be highlighted as well.

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