2. Atoms and the Periodic Table
Ions and the Octet Rule
2. Atoms and the Periodic Table Ions and the Octet Rule
3PRACTICE PROBLEM
When they react, nonmetals gain electrons to complete their octets and attain electron configurations like those of the noble gases.
When oxygen (O) reacts, how many electrons does it gain? Which noble gas configuration does it attain?
When they react, nonmetals gain electrons to complete their octets and attain electron configurations like those of the noble gases.
When oxygen (O) reacts, how many electrons does it gain? Which noble gas configuration does it attain?