Ionic bonding continued.

Solutions

Atom
How many electrons will it lose or gain
Its most stable

electronic arrangement

Draw it
Charge
Lose 1 electron
1+
Lose 1 electron
1+
Gain 1 electron
1-
Gain 2 electrons
2-
Gain 1 electron
1-
Lose 3 electrons
3+

 

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