Element x is in group 2 and element y is in group 17. what happens when a compound is formed between
these two atoms?
a. x loses electrons to y to form an ionic bond.
b. x loses electrons to y to form a covalent.
c. x gains electrons from y to form an ionic bond.
d. x gains electrons from y to form a covalent bond.

In the following redox reaction which is the oxidizing agent and which is the reducing agent? alcl3 + na nacl + al

1)each group 16 element has how many valence electrons? ( )4 ( )6 ( )8 ( )16 2)how many dots appear in the dot structure for calcium ion, ca2+? ( )zero ( )one ( )two ( )eight 3) which of the following atoms forms a cation to obtain an octet of outer shell electrons? ( )magnesium ( )oxygen ( )fluorine ( )helium 4) an al3+ ion contains 13 protons and 10 electrons. ( )true ( )false 5) valence and non-valence electrons are represented in lewis dot structures. ( )true ( )false

Voltaic cells produce a positive overall charge. what does this indicate? a. the reaction is likely to be endothermic. b. the reaction is spontaneous. c. the reaction is not likely to occur. d. the reaction is not spontaneous.