Why do atoms of Group 1 elements lose electrons to form cations where as atoms of Group 17 elements gain electrons to form anions

Ase your answer to this question on the information below.hydrocarbons and fissionable nuclei are among the sources used for the production of energy in the united states. a chemical reaction produces much less energy than a nuclear reaction per mole of reactant.the balanced chemical equation below represents the reaction of one molecule of a hydrocarbon with two molecules of oxygen.chemical equation: ch4 + 2o2 → co2 + 2h2o + 1.48 × 10−18 jthe nuclear equation below represents one of the many possible reactions for one fissionable nucleus. in this equation, x represents a missing product.nuclear equation: write an isotopic notation for the missing product represented by x in the nuclear equation.

How many liters of oxygen gas, at standardtemperature and pressure, will react with 35.8 grams ofiron metal? 4 fe (s) + 3 o2 (g) → 2 fe2o3 (s)

Stoichiometry- i need with 14 and 15! an explanation would be appreciated!