Answer:
Option B. Potassium(K).
Explanation:
Electronic configuration of the given elements are:
- Ca - [Ar] 4s²
- K - [Ar] 4s¹
- B - [He] 2s2 2p1
- Kr - [Ar] 3d¹⁰4s²4p⁶
- Krypton(K) have 36 electrons and it is a noble gas and hence all of its shells are completely filled with electrons and hence it will never loose electrons in normal conditions.
- Boron(B) have 5 electrons and 3 electrons in its outer shell. In order to attain a stable configuration it will loose 3 electrons and it is difficult to loose 3 electrons at a time for an atom.
- Calcium(Ca) have 20 electrons and 2 electrons in its outermost shell, in order to attain a stable configuration it will loose 2 electrons. it is quite difficult but easier than Boron.
- Potassium(K) have 21 electrons and 1 electron in its outermost orbit and in order to attain a stable configuration it will loose 1 electron. It is much easier to donate 1 electron than 2 or 3 electrons.
Result: Potassium will loose an electron most easily from the given elements.
