CHEM QUIZ Ions and Ionic Compounds

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(1) To achieve a stable outer electron configuration, magnesium Mg will most likely bond with A. Two Cl atoms B. One Cl atom C. Three Cl atoms D. One Br atom (2) The electron configuration for arsenic Ar is [Ar]3d 104s24p3. Arsenic has how many valence electrons? A. 15 B. 5 C. 2 D. 12 (3) When barium Ba forms an ion, its charge will most likely be A. 1+ B. 2+ C. 1D. 2(4) The lithium ion Li+ has A. 2 protons and 3 electrons B. 3 protons and 4 electrons C. 2 protons and 3 electrons D. 3 protons and 2 electrons (5) Silicon Si will most likely want to

A. Gain two electrons B. Lose four electrons C. Gain four electrons D. Lose two electrons