Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 4 - Atoms and Elements - Exercises - Problems - Page 123: 83

Answer

Ga will lose 3 electrons. Li will lose 1 electron. Br will gain one electron. S will gain 2 electrons.

Work Step by Step

Since $Galium$ is in group 3 and a metal, it will lose three electrons to obtain a full octet so it becomes $Ga^{3+}$. Since $Li$ is in group 1 (and a metal), it will lose one electron to obtain a full octet so it becomes $Li^{+}$. Since $Bromine$ is in group 7 and a non-metal, it will gain one electron to obtain a full octet so it becomes $Br^{-}$. Since $Sulfur$ is in group 6 and a non-metal, it will gain two electrons to become stable so it becomes $S^{2-}$.
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