Question

If barium (metal) has two valence electrons while chlorine (nonmetal) has seven, how many barium atoms are needed to form an ionic bond with chlorine?

Answer 1

One barium atom is needed to form an ionic bond with two chlorine atoms.

Cl(-) Ba(2+) Cl(-)

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Answer 2

One barium atom is needed to form an ionic bond with two chlorine atoms.

Cl(-) Ba(2+) Cl(-)