Question

Elements A and B have 3 and 6 electrons in their outermost shells, respectively.
(a) Which element will gain electrons and how many, while forming a chemical compound?
What will be the electrical charge on the ion of that element?
(b) Which element will lose electrons and how many, while forming a chemical compound?
What will be the electrical charge on the ion of that element?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

a. element A will gain 2 electrons.

the electrical charge will be negative

b. element B will lose 3 electrons.

the electrical charge will be positive