M4 The
Periodic Table: Group 1 & 2 metals
Slide 25 of 42
Conversion of
Lithium
Which
one do you think would be easier—gaining 7 electrons or losing 1
electron to look like a noble gas?
Li
Li
Lithium
atom
Lithium
atom after losing 1
electron
Li
Li
Lithium
atom
Lithium
atom after gaining 7
electrons
Structure
is similar to Neon.
Structure
is similar to Helium.
+ 7e-
- 1e-