How does the periodic table in predicting the formula of a stable ionic compound? a. metals in group 1 form cations with a –1 charge. b. metals in group 2 form cations with a +2 charge. c. metals in group 1 form anions with a +1 charge. d. metals in group 2 form anions with a –2 charge.

A. This is a FALSE statement because Metals in Group 1 form cations with a +1 charge and not -1. 

B. This is a TRUE statement. 

C. This is a FALSE statement because metals do not form anions i.e. negatively charged ions but form cations i.e. positively charged ions. 

D. This is a FALSE statement because metals do not form anions i.e. negatively charged ions but form cations i.e. positively charged ions. 

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