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Author Question: What is the relationship between the number of valence electrons in an atom and its ionic charge? (Read 1179 times)

brutforce

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on: Sep 20, 2013
i kno that the number of valence electrons determines how the elements react chemically with other elements but how does it relate to the ionic charge?


mpobi80

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Reply #1 on: Sep 20, 2013
OH we just went over this shitt in my class. I think I am sure about this not positive though. The valence electrons have to deal with ionic bonds and covalent bonds too. They are the outer most electrons in an atom. If elements share electrons it should tell you its charge or something. Or maybe its the non-polar polar and covalent bonds...


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Reply #2 on: Sep 20, 2013
do u no that when an atom gains electrons it also gains a charge? hope so...this could get long. but neways. if an atom, lets say oxygen, with 6 valence electrons bonds with Lithium, which has 2 valence electrons, then they both will hav complete outer shells. the ionic charge is created when these atoms gain or lose valence electrons. since the oxygen atom gained 2 electrons, it has a charge on -2. (electrons are negatively charged particles) Lithium, a metal (all metals give away electrons) loses 2 electrons, so it has a charge of 2+. and that is how the valence electrons and ionic charge are related.

oh. if u want to figure out the charge of an atom, simply find out if its a metal or nonmetal. if its a metal, see how many valence electrons it gives away. how ever many that is, is your charge...after u add a + sign. if the atom is a nonmetal, the charge is -. so find the valence electrons and c how many it needs to gain for a full outer energy level. the number, with a - sign is the charge. so anything in group 16 has a charge of -2...they all need 2 electrons. nething in group 2 has a charge of 2+ cause they all lose 2 electrons.

srry so long and boring and confusing.


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