A Shell with Just One Electron is Well Keen to Get Rid... Flashcards
1
Q
What do all the atoms over at the left-hand side of the periodic table have?
A
Just one or two electrons in their outer shell
2
Q
Why are the atoms keen to get rid of them?
A
Then they’ll only have full shells left
3
Q
What does that leave an atom as?
A
An ion instead
4
Q
What do ions tend to do?
A
Leap at the first passing ion with an opposite charge and stick to it like glue
