How do atoms become ions? Do now: Draw the electronic structures of: Period 2: Li +1 ,Be, C, O -2 Period 3: Na, Mg +2 , S, Cl -1 What do you notice?
Losing electrons to form positive ions Na Na 2,8,1 + [ 2,8 ] + Outermost shell only drawn
Gaining electrons to form negative ions Outermost shell only drawn Cl Cl 2,8,7 - [2,8,8] -
Transfer of electrons
Drawing ions Apply what you have just learnt about sodium chloride to other ionic compounds. Group 1 elements lose 1 electron Group 2 elements lose 2 electrons Group 6 elements gain 2 electrons Group 7 elements gain 1 electron EXTENSION TASK : ON THE DIAGRAMS YOU HAVE DRAWN, WRITE THE ELECTRON CONFIGURATIONS FOR THE ATOMS AND THE IONS.