Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition)

by Timberlake, Karen C.

Published by Prentice Hall

ISBN 10: 0321908449

ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-844-5

Chapter 6 - Section 6.1 - Ions: Transfer of Electrons - Questions and Problems - Page 171: 6.4e

Answer

Rb loses one electron to form $Rb^{+}$ ion

Work Step by Step

Rb is a member of G-1A, and has one electron in outermost orbit, which is lost to form $Rb^{+}$ ion

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