Structure and Bonding

Question 1

Losing valence electrons

Answer 1

Metal atoms with 1-3 valence electrons lose them and form positive cations

Question 2

Gaining valence electrons

Answer 2

Non-metal atoms with 5-7 valence electrons gain valence electrons and form negative anions

Question 3

Sharing electrons

Answer 3

Non-metal atoms with 4-7 valence electrons share electrons and form molecules