writing ionic compounds the “swap & drop” method
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Writing Ionic CompoundsWriting Ionic CompoundsThe “Swap & Drop” MethodThe “Swap & Drop” Method
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Why do atoms form ions?Why do atoms form ions?
All atoms want to gain stability.All atoms want to gain stability.
We need to look at the valence electrons We need to look at the valence electrons of each atom.of each atom.
Valence Electrons: Electrons in the Valence Electrons: Electrons in the outermost energy level.outermost energy level.
All atoms want to get to eight valence All atoms want to get to eight valence electrons to become stable.electrons to become stable.
““8 is Great!!!”8 is Great!!!”
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Look at Group 1!All group 1 elements have 1 valence electron.
Is it easier for them to lose 1 electron, or try to gain 7 electrons?
LOSE 1 ELECTRON!
+1 ion
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Look at Group 2!All group 2 elements have 2 valence electron.
Is it easier for them to lose 2 electrons, or try to gain 6 electrons?
LOSE 2 ELECTRONS!
+2 ion
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Look at Group 3!All group 3 elements have 3 valence electron.
Is it easier for them to lose 3 electrons, or try to gain 5 electrons?
LOSE 3 ELECTRONS!
+3 ion
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Look at Group 4!All group 4 elements have 4 valence electron.
Because 4 is in the middle, we usually just call all Group 4 Ions +4
LOSE 4 ELECTRONS!
+4 ion
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Look at Group 5!All group 5 elements have 5 valence electron.
GAIN 3 ELECTRONS!
Is it easier for them to lose 5 electrons, or try to gain 3 electrons?
-3 ion
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Look at Group 6!All group 6 elements have 6 valence electrons.
GAIN 2 ELECTRONS!
Is it easier for them to lose 6 electrons, or try to gain 2 electrons?
-2 ion
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Look at Group 7!All group 7 elements have 7 valence electrons.
GAIN 1 ELECTRON!
Is it easier for them to lose 7 electrons, or try to gain 1 electron?
-1 ion
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Look at Group 8!All group 8 elements have 8 valence electrons.
8 is GREAT!!! No Ions Needed!!!
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Swap & Drop MethodSwap & Drop Method
Potassium Ion
KChlorine Ion
Cl+ -1 1
Step 1: Drop the signs.
For Ionic Compounds Only!
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Swap & Drop MethodSwap & Drop Method
Potassium Ion
KChlorine Ion
Cl1 1
Step 2: Swap Values.
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Swap & Drop MethodSwap & Drop Method
Potassium Ion
KChlorine Ion
Cl1 1
Step 3: Drop Values to Subscripts.
1 1
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Swap & Drop MethodSwap & Drop MethodPotassium Ion
KChlorine Ion
ClStep 4: When the values are the same, then they can be erased. The number (1) is never required.
Potassium Chloride
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Swap & Drop MethodSwap & Drop Method
Aluminum Ion
AlOxygen Ion
O+ -3 2
Step 1: Drop the signs.
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Swap & Drop MethodSwap & Drop Method
Step 2: Swap Values.
Aluminum Ion
AlOxygen Ion
O3 2
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Swap & Drop MethodSwap & Drop Method
Step 3: Drop values to subscripts.
Aluminum Ion
AlOxygen Ion
O 322 3
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Swap & Drop MethodSwap & Drop Method
Step 4: Combine into compound.
Aluminum Ion
AlOxygen Ion
O2 3Aluminum Oxide