Question

Tell how each element below will fill its outer energy level and achieve a stable electron configuration in an ionic bond.
1.
How will Sulfur (S) achieve a stable electron configuration?:

a.It will lose 1 valence electron.
b.It will lose 2 valence electrons.
c.It will lose 3 valence electrons.
d.It will gain 3 valence electrons.
e.It will gain 2 valence electrons.
f.It will gain 1 valence electron.

Answer 1

e. It will gain 2 valence electrons.