Making Ions
The Octet (8) rule: Atoms will ______ or _______ electrons to have a total of 8
electrons in their outer shell.
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Once the atom gains or loses electrons it is _________because it has a
complete outer shell.
Atoms will gain or lose electrons to become like the nearest _______
_____.
Remember an electron has a negative charge
 If and an atom _______ electrons it becomes _________ by the
amount of electrons it gains
 Gain 1 electron and become _______
 Ex:
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If an atom ________ electrons it becomes _________ by the amount
of electrons it loses
o Lose 1 electron and become ________
o Ex:
The elements that are close to the noble gas ___________ need to get 2
electrons in the outer shell, not 8.
 Example:
Practice