Question

!!(100 points)!! Identify the number of electrons each of the following atoms needs to gain or lose to have a stable outer electron configuration: Sodium(Na), Sulfur(S), Strontium(Sr)

Answer 1

Answer: See below

Step-by-step explanation:

Sodium (Na) - 1 electron on outer shell so would need to lose 1 electron for a full outer shell - making it a 1+ ion

Surfur (S) - 6 electrons on outer shell so would need to gain 2 electrons for a full outer shell - making it a 2- ion

Strontium (Sr) - 2 electrons on outer shell so would need to lose 2 electrons for a full outer shell - making it a 2+ ion