Using the location of the element on the Periodic Table, tell how each element below will fill its outer energy level and achieve a stable electron configuration in an ionic bond.

Question

Using the location of the element on the Periodic Table, tell how each element below will fill its outer energy level and achieve a stable electron configuration in an ionic bond.

1.
How will Indium (In) achieve a stable electron configuration?:

a.It will lose 1 valence electron.
b.It will lose 2 valence electrons.
c.It will gain 1 valence electron.
d.It will lose 3 valence electrons.
e.It will gain 3 valence electrons.
f.It will gain 2 valence electrons.

Answer 1

Indium (In) is located in Group 13, which means it has 3 valence electrons. To achieve a stable electron configuration, it would need to lose 3 valence electrons. Therefore, the correct answer is option d. It will lose 3 valence electrons.