Octet Rule & Ion

According to the Octet Rule, atoms want ____ electrons in their outermost energy level or shell.

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

Which of the following elements GAINS 1 electron in order to attain an octet?

• Na

• Ca

• He

• Cl

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

How many valence electrons does Be have?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 6

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

Does Be fulfill the Octet Rule?

• Yes

• No

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

How many electrons will Be gain/lose to satisfy the Octet Rule?

• Lose 2

• Lose 4

• Gain 2

• Gain 6

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

When atoms LOSE electrons, they get a...

• Positive (+) charge

• Negative (-) charge

• No charge (zero)

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

Boron (B) needs to lose 3 electrons to satisfy the Octet Rule. What is the resulting charge of the B ion?

• + 3

• - 3

• + 6

• Zero

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

What does Neon need to do fulfill the Octet Rule?

• Gain 2

• Lose 2

• Nothing - it already fulfills the Octet Rule.

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

When atoms GAIN electrons, they get a...

• Positive (+) charge

• Negative (-) charge

• No charge (zero)

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

When fluorine gains 1 electron to satisfy the Octet Rule, what is the resulting charge of the ion?

• + 1

• - 1

• Zero

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2