Physical Sci. M2. Test 2. Practice Test.

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

• potassium

• calcium

• helium

• boron

• fluorine

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

• sodium

• calcium

• helium

• boron

• chlorine

Which of the following elements LOSES 2 electrons in order to attain an octet?

• lithium

• magnesium

• helium

• sulfur

• bromine

Which of the following elements GAINS 2 electrons in order to attain an octet?

• cesium

• magnesium

• phosphorus

• sulfur

• iodine

Which of the following elements LOSES 3 electrons in order to attain an octet?

• nitrogen

• lithium

• aluminum

• oxygen

• iodine

Which of the following elements GAINS 3 electrons in order to attain an octet?

• nitrogen

• lithium

• boron

• oxygen

• fluorine

Anions have a ________ charge.

• positve

• negative

• neutral

Cations have a __________ charge.

• positive

• negative

• neutral

This atom will

• lose 2 electrons

• gain 2 electrons

• lose 6 electrons

• gain 6 electrons

• do nothing

What charge will this atom have when it satisfies the octet rule?

• -3

• +3

• -5

• +5

• 0