Date | May 2019 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 19M.1.hl.TZ2.9 |
Level | HL | Paper | 1 | Time zone | TZ2 |
Command term | Question number | 9 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
How does a lithium atom form the most stable ion?
A. The atom gains a proton to form a positive ion.
B. The atom loses a proton to form a negative ion.
C. The atom loses an electron to form a positive ion.
D. The atom gains an electron to form a negative ion.
Markscheme
C
Examiners report
One of the most straight-forward questions on the paper about how lithium forms its most stable ion.