Chemistry: Atoms First (2nd Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1305079248
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-924-3

Chapter 3 - ChemWork Problems - Page 150h: 139

Answer

Atom | Gain (G) or Lose (L) Electrons | Ion Formed --- | --- | --- K | L |K+ Cs | L | Cs+ Br | G | Br- S | G | S2 Se | G | Se2-

Work Step by Step

K (Potassium): Potassium is a Group 1 (alkali metal) element, which means it has a single valence electron. To achieve a stable electron configuration, potassium will lose this valence electron, forming the K+ cation. Cs (Cesium): Cesium is also a Group 1 (alkali metal) element, and it will lose its single valence electron to form the Cs+ cation. Br (Bromine): Bromine is a Group 17 (halogen) element, which means it has seven valence electrons. To achieve a stable electron configuration, bromine will gain one electron, forming the Br- anion. S (Sulfur): Sulfur is a Group 16 (chalcogen) element, which means it has six valence electrons. To achieve a stable electron configuration, sulfur will gain two electrons, forming the S2- anion. Se (Selenium): Selenium is also a Group 16 (chalcogen) element, and it will gain two electrons to form the Se2- anion.
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