Question

Write the chemical symbols for three different atoms or atomic anions with 10 electrons.

Answer 1

Answer:

            i)  Neon (Ne)

            ii)  Fluoride Ion (F⁻¹)

             iii)  Oxide Ion  (O⁻²)

Explanation:

                   Ions are those charged species which are either positively charged (by loosing electrons) called as cations or negatively charged (by gaining electrons) called as anions.

                  In given examples, Neon is a neutral atom which has an atomic number 10. It contains 10 electrons in its neutral state with the electronic configuration 1s², 2s², 2p⁶.

                  Fluorine atom has an atomic number of 9. Therefore, it contains 9 electrons in its neutral state with an electronic configuration of 1s², 2s², 2p⁵. When Fluorine atom gains one electron it gets 10 electrons with electronic configuration of 1s², 2s², 2p⁶.

                 Oxygen atom has an atomic number of 8. Therefore, it contains 8 electrons in its neutral state with an electronic configuration of 1s², 2s², 2p⁴. When Oxygen atom gains two electron it gets 10 electrons with electronic configuration of 1s², 2s², 2p⁶ forming an Oxide Ion.