Match each of the unknown ions to its appropriate description. MatchTermDefinition
V3−A) A nonmetal that gained three electrons
X−B) A nonmetal that gained one electron
Y+C) A metal that lost one electron
Z3+D) A metal that lost three electrons

V3− B) A nonmetal that gained three electrons

X− A) A nonmetal that gained one electron

Y+ C) A metal that lost one electron

Z3+ D) A metal that lost three electrons

Explanation:

As per the Octet rule, each atom must have eight electrons in its outermost shell.

The non-metals gain electrons while reacting to reach the configurations of noble gas as they possess lower Ionization ability and higher electro-negativity. Thus, they will have a negative charge(V3 -, X-)

Metals, on the other hand, lose electrons to reach a stable octet configuration due to the higher electro-positivity and lower electron affinity. Therefore, they will have a positive charge(Y+, Z3+).

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