1. Which family of elements is most likely to lose electrons? 2. Which family of elements is most likely to gain electrons?

Elements that are metals tend to lose electrons and become positively charged ions called cations.

Elements that are nonmetals tend to gain electrons and become negatively charged ions called anions.

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the correct answer is answer a. a mixture

no other options make sense

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b. acid is the correct answer @jayxboof all social media

acid : acids are those which accepts an electron-pairs.

base : bases are those which donates ab electron-pairs.

alkali : it is a base that dissolves in water. it is basically a base and the ph greater than 7.

hydroxide ion : it is a poly-atomic ion which is negatively charged.