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Ch.2 - Atoms & Elements
Tro - Chemistry: A Molecular Approach 6th Edition
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Capitolo 2, Problema 64c

Predict the charge of the ion formed by each element. c. I

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Identify the group number of iodine (I) in the periodic table. Iodine is in Group 17, also known as the halogens.
Understand that elements in Group 17 typically gain one electron to achieve a full outer shell, similar to the noble gases.
Recognize that gaining one electron results in a negative charge because electrons are negatively charged.
Conclude that iodine will form an ion with a charge of -1 when it gains one electron.
Express the ion formed by iodine as \( \text{I}^- \), indicating a single negative charge.

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