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which change is likely to happen to an atom of the element strontium (sr) during bonding? (1 point) it will give up electrons, forming a positive ion it will gain electrons, forming a positive ion. it will gain electrons, forming a negative ion it will give up electrons, forming a negative ion
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Strontium (Sr) is a metal in Group 2 of the periodic table. Metals tend to lose electrons during bonding. When an atom loses electrons, it forms a positive ion (cation).
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It will give up electrons, forming a positive ion