Which atom will gain electrons during ionic bonding?

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Chapter4: Chemical Bonding: The Ionic Bond Model
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Problem 4.51EP: How many valence electrons are present in each of the following ions? a. N3 b. P3 c. Al3+ d. Li+
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Which atom will gain electrons during ionic bonding?
 
 
A
 
Mg
 
 
B
 
K
 
C
 
 
F
 
 
D
 
Li
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Step 1 ionic bond
  1. Ionic bond is due to transfer of electrons from most electropositive atom to most electronegative atom
  2. Electro positive atom, it loose electrons and cation is formed
  3. Electro negative atom, it gain electrons and anion is formed
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