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: 84

Answer

Iodine will Gain 1 electron Barium will Lose 2 electrons Cesium will Lose 1 electron Selenium will Gain 2 electrons.

Work Step by Step

Since $Iodine$ is in group 7 and a non-metal, it will gain one electron to obtain a full octet so it becomes $I^{-}$. Since $Barium$ is in group 2 (and a metal), it will lose two electrons to obtain a full octet so it becomes $Ba^{2+}$. Since $Cesium$ is in group 1 and a metal, it will lose one electron to become stable so it becomes $Cs^{+}$. Since $Selenium$ is in group 6 and a non-metal, it will gain two electrons to become stable so it becomes $Se^{2-}$.
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