Asked by Sara

compare the # of empty spaces in the outer shell of the non-metals with the ion charges. whats the relationship?

I don't get this question, can someone please explain. What empty spaces is it referring to ?
Answered by Rhonda
I just answered that in my long answer to your last question. The empty spaces are the "holes" that the last shell has that hasn't been filled with electrons yet. Oxygen has six electrons in its outer shell so it has two empty holes in its outer shell. Therefore, its charge is plus 2.
Answered by Sara
Oh, thank you for explaining that to me:-)
Answered by DrBob222
Excuse me but if oxygen GAINS two electrons, its charge will be -2 (if zero initially).
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