U5.1 Study Guide (Formation of Ions)
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- Q1
When reacting, what type of element is the other elements on the periodic table trying to look like?
chalcogens
noble gases
alkali metals
halogens
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Why are noble gases so stable?
They have a completely filled valence energy level.
The ratio of protons to neutrons is optimal.
They have a partially filled valence energy level.
They have the correct number of protons for stability.
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What subatomic particle will atoms use in order to gain stability?
valence electrons
neutrons
protons
inner-shell electrons
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Elements will _______ electrons in order to have the same electron configuration as a noble gas.
only lose
gain, lose, or share
only gain
not share electrons
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What properties of valence electrons determine the chemical properties of an element?
number, energy level where they are located
spin, charge
number, sublevel where they are located
charge, number
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How many valence electrons do the following elements have?
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Which of the following is the correct electron dot structure for the sulfur atom?
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Which of the following is the correct electron dot structure for the krypton atom?
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Which of the following is the correct electron dot structure for the aluminum atom?
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In forming compounds, atoms tend to achieve the electron configuration of a noble gas. This rule is called the ______.
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The behavior of certain elements on the periodic table to try to have the same electron configuration as helium is known as the ______.
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Of the following elements, choose which will follow the duet rule and which will follow the octet rule.
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An atom or a group of atoms that have an overall electrical charge is called a(n) ____.
anion
protion
ion
cation
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______ form when atoms _____ valence electrons.
cations, lose
cations, gain
anions, lose
cations, share
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______ form when atoms _____ valence electrons.
cations, gain
anions, lose
anions, gain
cations, share
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Cations form from what type of element?
nonmetalloids
metalloids
metals
nonmetals
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Anions form from what type(s) of elements?
nonmetals only
nonmetals and metalloids
metalloids only
metals
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What is the electron configuration for the ion that forms from sulfur?
1s22s22p6
1s22s22p63s23p5
1s22s22p63s23p6
1s22s22p63s23p4
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What is the electron configuration for the ion that forms from Ca?
1s22s22p63s23p64s2
1s22s22p63s23p64s1
1s22s22p63s23p6
1s22s22p63s23p64s23d104p6
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What is the electron configuration for the ion that forms from Na?
1s22s22p6
1s22s22p63s1
1s22s22p63s2
1s22s22p63s23p6
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