Which of the following ions are likely to form?
Mn^3+
N^3−
Zn^4+
Li^2+
K^−

Question

Which of the following ions are likely to form?
 Mn^3+
N^3−
 Zn^4+
Li^2+
K^−

anonymous · Answer

I put that the 2nd and 3rd were wrong but I guess my answer is wrong! Please Help!!

anonymous · Answer

I mean Lithium and Zinc.! (i put as wrong)

chmvijay · Answer

N-3 bcoz of high electronegativity of N to reach the inert gas configuration

anonymous · Answer

So which would you say that ions are more stable if they have 2, 6, or 8 outer-shell electrons. Or would you say they are more stabled if they have unpaired?

chmvijay · Answer

more stable if they have 2, 6, or 8 outer-shell electrons

anonymous · Answer

which one of those three is the most stable though?

anonymous · Answer

Please help, sorry last question!!

chmvijay · Answer

hey u have put Li as +1 or +2

chmvijay · Answer

please check Li + is also more stable :)

chmvijay · Answer

bcoz of 1S2 configuration

anonymous · Answer

Im sorry i don't understand that? I meant in general.. that was the following question on the assignment..

anonymous · Answer

I meant in all elements in general!

anonymous · Answer

The answer was 8 by the way! Thanks(:

chmvijay · Answer

8 outer-shell electrons is more stable octet rule

anonymous · Answer

THANK YOU!! (:

chmvijay · Answer

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