Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> One electron is present in the outer most shell of the atom of an element X. What would be the nature and value of charge on the ion formed if this electron is removed from the outer most shell?

Answer 1

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> If an electron is removed from the outermost shell a cation will be formed and the charge of the element will be +1.