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2 August, 15:03

Can you explain why the elements on the right hand side of the periodic table receive electrons instead of giving them up?

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  1. 2 August, 16:41
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    Due to the Octet Rule ...

    Elements on the right side of the Periodic Table gain electrons in order to get the 8 valence electrons and form negative ions.

    And elements on the left side of the Periodic Table lose electrons in order and form positive ions.
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