1.8 Valence Electrons and Ionic Compounds

An ionic bond always involves the:

transfer of electrons from the least electronegative species to the most electronegative

Traditionally, ionic compounds are described as being between a:

metal and a nonmetal

Based on electron configuration, elements will ______ in order to have a complete s2p6 outer valence shell

either lose or gain electrons

Based on electron configuration, elements will either lose or gain electrons in order to:

have a complete s2p6 outer valence shell

The loss or gain of electrons leads to the formation of:

positive or negative ions

Ionic compounds are held together by a(n):

electrostatic force

In order to maintain neutrality, the number of electrons lost must equal:

the number of electrons gained

Metals/nonmetals in the same group will form the same ______ with nonmetals/metals

Metal-nonmetal analogous compounds

Why do metals/nonmetals in the same group form the same metal-nonmetal analogous compounds with nonmetals/metals?

number of electrons lost or gained is based on electron configurations

Nonmetals only want to gain enough electrons to:

fill their octet

Metals only want to give away enough electrons to:

have a pseudo-noble gas configuration