Competency #6
Predict chemical bonding in terms of electron behavior and the periodic table
Learning Objective d
- d. Predict the type of ion a neutral atom will form based on its location on the periodic table
Question
Write down your answer to the following question:
Predict the type of ion that will be formed by magnesium (Mg). Draw an electron shell diagram (Bohr model) for a neutral magnesium atom and for a magnesium ion as part of your answer.
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