Valence Electrons and Dot Diagram Daily Grade

How many valence electrons do atoms want to have in order to be stable?

• 3

• 1

• 8

• 4

When ions LOSE electrons they become ____ charged.

• positively

• negatively

• same

When ions GAIN electrons, they become _____ charged.

• postively

• negatively

• same

Boron has (a)   valence electrons

Argon has (a)   valence electrons

How many electrons does Sulfur want to gain?

• 1

• 2

• 6

• 7

How many electrons does Chlorine want to gain?

• 1

• 2

• 6

• 7

How many electrons does Aluminum want to lose?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 5

How many Hydrogen atoms are there in this compound?

• 1

• 4

Is hydrogen considered a metal or a non-metal?

• A metal
• Nonmetal
• Metalloid