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Question:

How many electrons will each of the following elements gain or lose in forming an ion?

A: Calcium (Ca)B: Fluorine (F)C: Aluminum (Al)D: Oxygen (O)

Answer:

Each atom will gain or lose (whichever is less) electrons until its valence (outer) shell is a filled octetACalcium will lose 2 to become Ca 2+ BFluorine will gain 1 to become F 1- CAluminum will lose3 to become Al 3+ DOxygen will lose 2 to become O 2-

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