Answer:
(a) I⁻ (charge 1-)
(b) Sr²⁺ (charge 2+)
(c) K⁺ (charge 1+)
(d) N³⁻ (charge 3-)
(e) S²⁻ (charge 2-)
(f) In³⁺ (charge 3+)
Explanation:
To predict the charge on a monoatomic ion we need to consider the octet rule: atoms will gain, lose or share electrons to complete their valence shell with 8 electrons.
(a) |
I has 7 valence electrons so it gains 1 electron to form I⁻ (charge 1-).
(b) Sr
Sr has 2 valence electrons so it loses 2 electrons to form Sr²⁺ (charge 2+).
(c) K
K has 1 valence electron so it loses 1 electron to form K⁺ (charge 1+).
(d) N
N has 5 valence electrons so it gains 3 electrons to form N³⁻ (charge 3-).
(e) S
S has 6 valence electrons so it gains 2 electrons to form S²⁻ (charge 2-).
(f) In
In has 3 valence electrons so it loses 3 electrons to form In³⁺ (charge 3+).
