Why do group 1 elements form unipositive ions?

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Why do group 1 elements form unipositive ions?

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Group 1 elements contain 1 electron in their outermost shells. These elements lose this electron easily to attain the 8 electrons in their outermost shell. Hence, they from unipositive ion.

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