Question

Which element will gain one electron in an ionic bond?

Select one:
a. Al
b. Cu
c. Br
d. O

Answer 1

Bromine because it needs to gain 7 in order to have stability

Answer 2

C. Bromine

Explanation:In ionic bond , the metals looses electron and the non metal gains electron.

In the given options ;

Aluminum (Al)= METAL

Copper (Cu) = METAL

Bromine (Br) = NON METAL

Oxygen (O) = NON METAL

That leaves us with bromine and oxygen.

Oxygen has an electronic configuration of 2,6.(see image).

So oxygen needs to gain two electrons.

Bromine has one valence electron ( see image).

So therefore , Bromine needs to gain one electron as It is in Group VII