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Question
One electron is present in the outermost 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 outermost shell?
Solution
X – le– → X+. The ion formed by loss of one electron will have positive nature and one positive (+1) charge on the cation formed.
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