Question 7 — Which of the following, in - Questions at the end of the chapter - Chapter 9 - Atomic Foundations of Matter (Exploration)

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Question 7
Which of the following, in Fig. 9.18, correctly represents Cl⁻ ion (Atomic number of chlorine = 17).
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  • Cl⁻ has gained one electron: 17 + 1 = 18 electrons .
  • Configuration must be 2, 8, 8 (a complete octet).
  • The correct diagram is the one showing shells filled as 2, 8, 8.
Which Diagram is Cl minus Cl gains 1 electron to give 18 Configuration 2, 8, 8 Pick the 2,8,8 diagram
Back to: 9.4.2 Bonding by electron transfer — Ionic bond
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