How do valence electrons relate to cation formation?

A) Atoms Gain valence electrons to form cations

B) Atoms lose valence electrons to form cations

C) Atoms yield valence electrons to form cations

D) Atoms produce valence electrons to form cations

Valence electrons relate to cation formation as atoms lose valence electrons to form cations.

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Each atom has a specific set of electrons at the outermost orbit. These electrons are denoted as valence electrons. Now, to gain stability and become reclusive of reacting with other elements' atoms, each atom tries to sustain to eight valence electrons in its outermost orbit.

Thus, atoms either lose or gain valence electrons by interacting with other atoms and get ionised. Ions are formed by either gain or lose electrons. If an atom loses its valence electrons, it gets more positively charged and called Cation. Whereas, if atoms gain valence electrons, they become more negatively charged and called Anion.

B. Atoms lose valence electrons to form cations.