Question 6.CC.1: State the number of electrons lost or gained by atoms and th......
State the number of electrons lost or gained by atoms and the ion formed for each of the following to obtain a stable electron configuration:
a. Br b. Ca c. S
Step-by-Step
a. Br atoms gain one electron to achieve a stable electron configuration, Br^{-}.
b. Ca atoms lose two electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration, Ca^{2+}.
c. S atoms gain two electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration, S^{2-}.
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