What subatomic particle will atoms use in order to gain stability?

Elements will _______ electrons in order to have the same electron configuration as a noble gas.

How many valence electrons do the following elements have?

In forming compounds, atoms tend to achieve the electron configuration of a noble gas.  This rule is called the ______.

The behavior of certain elements on the periodic table to try to have the same electron configuration as helium is known as the ______.

Of the following elements, choose which will follow the duet rule and which will follow the octet rule.

An atom or a group of atoms that have an overall electrical charge is called a(n) ____.

______ form when atoms _____ valence electrons.

______ form when atoms _____ valence electrons.

Cations form from what type of element?

Anions form from what type(s) of elements?

What is the electron configuration for the ion that forms from sulfur?

What is the electron configuration for the ion that forms from Ca?

What is the electron configuration for the ion that forms from Na?

What is the electron configuration for the ion that forms from As?

Match the following elements with the correct charge of ion that they form.

Match the following elements with the correct charge of ion that they form.