Taking into account the definition of ion, cation and anion, the correct answer is option A): elements on the LEFT side of the periodic table will most likely form positive ions.
An ion is an atom or group of atoms with an electrical charge. This charged particle can be positive or negative.
A cation (positive ion) is formed when a neutral atom gives up one or more electrons, leaving it with a positive charge. That is, it has a greater number of protons in its nucleus than electrons.
An anion (negative ion) is formed when a neutral atom accepts one or more electrons, leaving it negatively charged, that is, it has a greater number of electrons than protons in its nucleus.
Elements to the left of the periodic table have few valence electrons like neutral atoms and generally give up these valence electrons to become ions; since these elements are more likely to give up electrons to gain them due to the energy required for this to happen.
Finally, the correct answer is option A): elements on the LEFT side of the periodic table will most likely form positive ions.
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