Question

1. a user is constructing an ionic bond between beryllium and chlorine and has reached the stage below. what should the user do next?

o transfer an electron from the beryllium atom to the chlorine atom.
o transfer an electron from the chlorine atom to the beryllium atom.
o add another beryllium atom.
o add another chlorine atom.

Explanation:

Ionic bonds form through electron - transfer. Beryllium has 2 valence electrons and chlorine needs 1 electron to complete its outer shell. Beryllium will transfer its electrons to chlorine.

Answer:

Transfer an electron from the beryllium atom to the chlorine atom.