6.1.6

Ion Formation

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Formation of Ions

We can predict the charge of atoms from the periodic table based on the group number.

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Group 1

  • Group 1 atoms have 1 electron in the outer shell. They can lose this electron to have a full outer shell.
  • The atom then has 1 less negative electron than the number of positive protons. The ion becomes positive by 1.
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Group 2

  • Group 2 atoms have 2 electrons in the outer shell. They can lose these two electrons to have a full outer shell.
  • The atom then has 2 less negative electrons than the number of positive protons. The ion becomes positive by 2.
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Group 6

  • Group 6 atoms have 6 electrons in the outer shell. They can gain 2 electrons to have a full outer shell.
  • The atom then has 2 more negative electrons than the number of positive protons. The ion becomes negative by 2.
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Group 7

  • Group 7 atoms have 7 electrons in the outer shell. They can gain 1 electron to have a full outer shell.
  • The atom then has 1 more negative electron than the number of positive protons. The ion becomes negative by 1.

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8Groups of the Periodic Table

9The Atmosphere

10Reactivity Series

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