Ionic Bonding Review

How many valence electrons does a Fluorine atom have?

What type of ion is positively charged and formed by the loss of electrons?

How many total Fluorine atoms do we need to make Boron stable?

Which is the correct Lewis bonding diagram for MgF₂?

What charge will Calcium have after it gives two electrons to the Chlorine atoms?

Electronegativity

How many electrons does Silicon need to gain to become stable?

An atom that loses or gains electrons to become negative or positive is called an ___________.

Which pair of atoms will form an ionic bond?

Atoms are most stable with eight electrons in their valence level. (exceptions are H, He, Li, Be, and B)