Ions vs. Cations Electron Configuration
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Ions vs. Cations Electron Configuration
I know that for cations an electron is deducted from the highest energy level. I was wondering if there is a rule like that for ions, or is it just that the electron is added to the energy level at the end of the configuration?
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Re: Ions vs. Cations Electron Configuration
Yes, for anions the electron is added to the highest energy level shell that there is.
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Re: Ions vs. Cations Electron Configuration
Hello,
Yes this is known as the octet rule. Atoms need to achieve a stable state which is why cations lose electrons to achieve a stable state.
Yes this is known as the octet rule. Atoms need to achieve a stable state which is why cations lose electrons to achieve a stable state.
Re: Ions vs. Cations Electron Configuration
in order for the anion atom to become stable (following the octet rule), the electrons are added to its highest energy level shell.
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