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Can alkali metal atoms form negative ions in the gaseous state? Explain.

▸ No, an electron cannot be added.

▸ No, only a liquid can be ionized.

▸ Yes, an electron can be added to a Li half-filled 2s orbital.

▸ Yes, an electron can be removed from a Li half-filled 2s orbital.

▸ No, the 2s orbital is completely filled.
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