
How does a metal atom obtain a stable outer shell of electrons?

Important Questions on Atoms Combining
This question is about the ionic bond formed between the metal lithium (proton number ) and the non-metal fluorine (proton number ).
Draw the structure of a lithium ion, and write the symbol for it, showing its charge.

This question is about the ionic bond formed between the metal lithium (proton number ) and the non-metal fluorine (proton number ).
How many electrons does a fluorine atom have? Draw a diagram to show its electron structure.


This question is about the ionic bond formed between the metal lithium (proton number ) and the non-metal fluorine (proton number ).
Draw the structure of a fluoride ion, and write a symbol for it, showing its charge.

This question is about the ionic bond formed between the metal lithium (proton number ) and the non-metal fluorine (proton number ).
Draw a diagram to show what happens when a lithium atom reacts with a fluorine atom.

This question is about the ionic bond formed between the metal lithium (proton number ) and the non-metal fluorine (proton number ).
Write a word equation for the reaction between lithium and fluorine.

This diagram represents a molecule of a certain gas.
Name the gas, and give is formula.

This diagram represents a molecule of a certain gas.
What do the symbols • and x symbols represent?
