Answer:
The correct option is: b. the elements in the material are well apart (in different sides) in the periodic table
Explanation:
Ionic bond is a type of chemical bonding that is formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another. It is formed between atoms having large electronegativity difference.
The more electronegative atom accepts electrons and becomes a negatively charged anion. Whereas, the less electronegative atom loses electrons and becomes a positively charged cation.
<u>Simply, an ionic bond is formed when the electrons are transferred from a metal to a non-metal, which are present on different sides of the periodic table.</u>
Silicon has 14 protons Potassium has 19 electrons The neutrons are equal to the mass number minus the atomic number. Or the big number minus the small number on the periodic table. hydrogen 1 does not have a neutron.
iron =56 -26 for 30 neutrons in the nucleus
Chlorine 17 protons and 17 electrons. 18 or 19 neutrons on average.
Explanation:
Beryllium is a group 2 element and its atomic number is 4. Electronic configuration of beryllium is
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Since, a beryllium contains two valence electrons so, in order to attain stability it will readily lose its 2 valence electrons.
Therefore, a beryllium atom upon losing two valence electrons will acquire a +2 charge.
Thus, we can conclude that the net ion charge of Beryllium is +2.