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which of the following atoms would be most likely to become a cation?
a) copper
b) oxygen
c) fluorine
d) nitrogen

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Copper, because it is the only metal out of all of them. Therefore copper is the only element that can loose electrons to have a positive charge, it is the most likely to become a cation.
I have not learnt this in school yet, but I researched it, and this is what all the websites say.
Hope this helps!

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The atom which would be most likely to become a cation is; Choice A: Copper.

Discussion;

Among the options; Only Copper is a metal and as such, is capable of losing electrons in a bid to become a cation.

The other atoms on the other hand are electronegative and as such have high electron affinity as they can receive electrons to form anions.

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