Ions and Octet Rule

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

• -3

• +3

• -5

• +5

• 0

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What charge will selenium (#34) have when it satisfies the octet rule?

• +16

• +6

• -6

• +2

• -2

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

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The octet rule states that atoms are more stable when they

• have more protons than electrons

• have more electrons than protons

• have a full outer shell

• have a partial outer shell

What charge will this atom have when it satisfies the octet rule? Assume it is neutral in this diagram.

• +5

• -5

• +3

• -3

• 8

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

This atom will

• lose 2 electrons

• gain 2 electrons

• lose 6 electrons

• gain 6 electrons

• do nothing

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

This atom will

• lose 1 electron

• gain 1 electron

• lose 7 electrons

• gain 7 electrons

• do nothing

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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What charge will Nitrogen (#7) have when it satisfies the octet rule?

• +15

• +5

• -5

• +3

• -3

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

Which family of elements does not form ions or bond with other elements?

• alkali metals

• halogens

• alkaline earth metals

• rare earth elements

• noble gases

What charge will this atom have when it satisfies the octet rule? Assume it is neutral in this picture.

• +2

• -2

• +6

• -6

• 0

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What type of elements tend to form anions?

• metals

• nonmetals

• metalloids