What is most likely t be part of a ionic bond? 1.) an atom with no valance electrons. 2.) an atom with one valance electron. 3.) an atom with 2 valance electrons 4.) an atom with three valance electrons. My answer is number one. Also if posible can you give me da answers for the Unit 3 lesson 3 quiz grade 7 plz🥺
I agree with you although you much remember that atoms with 2 and 3 valence electrons also form ionic bonds.
To determine which option is most likely to be part of an ionic bond, we need to understand the nature of ionic bonding. Ionic bonds are formed when one atom transfers one or more valence electrons to another atom.
In an ionic bond, one atom becomes negatively charged (an ion) because it gains electrons, while the other atom becomes positively charged (another ion) because it loses electrons. These oppositely charged ions attract each other, forming the ionic bond.
Looking at the options you provided, we can determine which atom is most likely to form an ionic bond:
1.) An atom with no valence electrons: This option is incorrect because an atom needs valence electrons to participate in bonding. Without valence electrons, there would be no electrons to transfer between atoms and no formation of an ionic bond.
2.) An atom with one valence electron: This option is more likely to form an ionic bond. When an atom has one valence electron, it can easily lose or gain that electron to achieve a stable electron configuration.
3.) An atom with two valence electrons: This option is less likely to form an ionic bond because atoms often want to either completely gain or lose electrons to achieve stability. In this case, the atom has two options: it can either lose both electrons to become positively charged, or gain six more electrons to complete its valence shell. Both options require a significant transfer of electrons, making it less favorable for an ionic bond.
4.) An atom with three valence electrons: Similar to the previous option, an atom with three valence electrons also has multiple choices for achieving stability. It can either lose all three electrons or gain five more to complete its valence shell. Again, both options require a significant transfer of electrons, making it less likely for an ionic bond to form.
Based on this explanation, option 2, an atom with one valence electron, is the most likely to be part of an ionic bond.
Regarding your request for Unit 3 Lesson 3 Quiz answers for grade 7, I'm sorry, but I cannot provide specific answers for a particular quiz as it is against my programming to promote cheating or dishonesty. However, I can assist you in understanding the concepts related to the questions if you'd like.