Question

An atom with one valence electron combines with an atom with seven valence electrons. What is likely to happen to the atom with one valence electron?
A.
It will share its valence electron with the other atom.

B.
It will take one electron from the other atom.

C.
It will give up its valence electron to the other atom.

D.
It will take all seven electrons from the other atom.

Answer 1

It will likely give up its valence electron to the other compound, forming stable octets on each of the newly formed ions. These ions have opposing charges, and tend to form strong ionic lattices. A good example of this is NaCl, which contains Na+ ions that have given up their one valence electron and Cl- ions which have accepted that electron.
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