On the periodic table, the group number is a shortcut to identify what about an atom?
Number of valence electrons
What type of bonding involves ions and is the "transfer of electrons from a cation to an anion".
Ionic bonding
The name of a positively charged ion
cation
Metals are located on the _______ side of the periodic table and nonmetals are located on the ________ ride of the periodic table
left, right
The name of a negatively charged ion
anion
Which group (1-18) has either a +4/-4 charge?
14
What is the charge of a magnesium ion
+2
What rule refers to atoms losing or gaining electrons so they can achieve a full valence shell?
octet rule
What is the charge of the sulfur ion?
-2
What group of elements will not react with other elements on the periodic table?
Group 18, or the noble gases.
How can a compound represent there being more than one atom of a particular element in the compound?
The amount is written as a subscript.
Write the chemical formula for magnesium oxide
MgO
An ion that has lost electrons has a _________ charge
positive