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

Question

Column A
1. Calcium (Ca)
2. Francium (Fr)
3. Bromine (Br)
4. Sulfur (S)
5. Xenon (Xe)
6. Carbon (C)
7. Phosphorus (P)
8. Boron (B)

Column B
A. 0
B. +4/-4
C. +2
D. +1
E. -1
F. -2
G. +3
H. -3

Answer 1

1. Calcium (Ca) - C. +2
2. Francium (Fr) - G. +1
3. Bromine (Br) - E. -1
4. Sulfur (S) - F. -2
5. Xenon (Xe) - A. 0
6. Carbon (C) - B. +4/-4 (can form both +4 and -4 charges)
7. Phosphorus (P) - G. +3
8. Boron (B) - D. +1