____________ loses an electron to gain the electronic configuration of helium.

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The correct answer is option (B).

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Question 1

Hydrogen resembles halogens in many respects for which several factors are responsible. Of the following factors which one is most important in this respect ?

(a) Its tendency to lose an electron to form a cation

(b) Its tendency to gain a single electron in its valence shell to attain stable electronic configuration

(d) Its small size

Choose the correct answer from the choices A, B, C and D :

(i) The property which is characteristic of an electrovalent compound is that :

A. it is easily vaporized,

B. it has a high melting point,

C. it is a weak electrolyte,

D. it often exists as a liquid.

(ii) When a metal atom becomes an ion :

A. it loses electrons and is oxidized,

B. it gains electrons and is reduced,

C. it gains electrons and is oxidized,

D. it loses electrons and is reduced.

Q. ____________ loses an electron to gain the electronic configuration of argon.

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____________ loses an electron to gain the electronic configuration of helium.​

The correct answer is option (B).

____________ loses an electron to gain the electronic configuration of helium.