- Li: 1 valence electron, transfers 1 electron to Cl, forms Li⁺
- Cl: 7 valence electrons, receives 1 electron from Li, forms Cl⁻
- Ca: 2 valence electrons, transfers 2 electrons to O, forms Ca²⁺
- O: 6 valence electrons, receives 2 electrons from Ca, forms O²⁻
- Be: 2 valence electrons, transfers 1 electron to each of two F atoms, forms Be²⁺
- F: 7 valence electrons, each receives 1 electron from Be, forms F⁻ (two ions)
- Mg: 2 valence electrons, transfers 2 electrons to S, forms Mg²⁺
- S: 6 valence electrons, receives 2 electrons from Mg, forms S²⁻
- K: 1 valence electron, transfers 1 electron to F, forms K⁺
- F: 7 valence electrons, receives 1 electron from K, forms F⁻
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of ionic bond worksheet.