Define: Ionic Charge
The numerical value of the electric charge of an ion.
What is a stable ion?
An ion that has a full electron arrangement in the outer shell
Define: Isoelectronic
Atoms and ions that have the same number of electrons.
(ex.) Lithium and Helium are isoelectronic
Define: Cation
A positively charged Ion
Define: Anion
A negatively charged ion.
When are atoms most stable?
When their Valence orbit is Full of Electrons.
What would other elements like to achieve?
A Noble Gas electron configuration.