Question

electron transfer
first, draw the dot diagram of the two elements making the compound (shows # of ______ electrons)
second, use the ____ (metal) to fill the empty spaces for the ____ (nonmetal).
remember the anion wants to have ____ valence electrons (octet) and the cation wants to get rid of ____ of its valence electrons!

Explanation:

This covers the steps for ionic bond electron transfer, where metals (cations) lose valence electrons and nonmetals (anions) gain them to reach a full octet (8 valence electrons).

Answer:

1. First, draw the dot diagram of the two elements making the compound (shows # of valence electrons)
2. Second, use the cation (metal) to fill the empty spaces for the anion (nonmetal).
3. Remember the anion wants to have 8 valence electrons (octet) and the cation wants to get rid of all of its valence electrons!