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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