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Re: Why do elements on the left of the periodic table usually form positive ions?

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there is an energy incentive to approximate the nearest nobel gas - so on the left side it is easier to give up one or two electrons and be isoelectronic with a nobel gas on the right side they need to pick up one or two to be like a nobel gas

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