Question

Group 1 and 2 elements are strong metals because ______.

Options

• they have an incomplete octet.

• they can gain and lose electrons.

• they can easily lose electrons.

• they form cations.

Answer 1

Group 1 and 2 elements are strong metals because they can easily lose electrons.

Explanation:

Metals are electropositive. Group 1 and 2 elements have large atomic sizes and low ionization potentials, allowing them to lose electrons very easily.