i dont understand this i cant think :These ions have the same stable electron configuration as the noble gas helium. All Group 1 atoms can lose one electron to form positively charged ions. ... Elements in Groups 15,16 and 17, find it easier to gain electrons than lose them.

Explanation:

-We know that an atom is table if they have 8 valence electrons (like noble gases, they are stable)

-Group 1 atoms only has 1 valence electron, in order to become stable, they are desperately wanted to lose that one valence electron to become stable.

-While group 15 has 5 electrons, it is easier for them to gain 3 electrons to become 8 electrons than losing all 5 electrons.

-the same thing for group 16 has 6 valence electrons and 17 has 7 electrons. It is easier for them to gain 2 and 1 more valence electrons to become stable.

Hope this helps!

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every chemical equation adheres to the law of conservation of mass, which states that matter cannot be created or destroyed. therefore, there must be the same number of atoms of each element on each side of a chemical equation.