The alkali metal family of elements includes Li, Na, K, and Rb. These elements tend to easily form compounds with the halogens F, CI, Br, and
1. Which explains why they form compounds so easily?
A-They have one electron in their outer orbital which they readily lose.
B-They have the same electron configuration as the halogens.
C-They have seven electrons in their outer orbital which they readily lose
D-They have one electron in their outer orbital which attracts the protons in the
halogen atoms.