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What group of the periodic table does an element in Group 1 most easily form an ionic bond with?

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Group 17, because elements in Group 1 have one valence electron to give away, while Group 17 elements need one electron to complete their valence shell.

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Which element has a full valence shell?

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Neon, as it has 8 valence electrons, fulfilling the octet rule.

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How many valence electrons does oxygen have?

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Oxygen has 6 valence electrons.

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How many valence electrons are in a chlorine atom?

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Chlorine has 7 valence electrons.

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What charge do ions from Group 17 typically have?

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-1, because they gain one electron to achieve a full valence shell.

Front

What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to have a full set of eight valence electrons.

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond formed through the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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What is the significance of valence electrons?

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Valence electrons determine how an element will react chemically and how it will bond with other elements.

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Which group of elements is known as the noble gases?

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Group 18, because they have full valence shells and are generally unreactive.

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What happens to the valence electrons of metals during bonding?

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Metals tend to lose their valence electrons, forming positive ions.