Looking at the periodic table, determine the charge each atom will make when it bonds with other atoms.

Column A
1.
Calcium (Ca):
Calcium (Ca)
2.
Francium (Fr):
Francium (Fr)
3.
Bromine (Br):
Bromine (Br)
4.
Sulfur (S):
Sulfur (S)
5.
Xenon (Xe):
Xenon (Xe)
6.
Carbon (C):
Carbon (C)
7.
Phosphorous (P):
Phosphorous (P)
8.
Boron (B):
Boron (B)
Column B
a.+4/-4
b.+1
c.+2
d.-1
e.+3
f.0
g.-3
h.-2

1 answer

1. Calcium (Ca): +2
2. Francium (Fr): +1
3. Bromine (Br): -1
4. Sulfur (S): -2
5. Xenon (Xe): 0
6. Carbon (C): +4/-4
7. Phosphorous (P): +3
8. Boron (B): +3