Query Atom	Metal	Non-Metal
Choose a neutral metal and non-metal element. Write its symbol.
Write the ground state electron configuration of each element.
Indicate the number of valence electrons for each element.
Will the element gain or lose electrons?
How many electrons are lost or gained by each element?
What ion is formed after the electrons are lost or gained?
Indicate the number of valence electrons for each ion.
What is the formula unit of the ionic compound formed by electron transfer from the metal to the non-metal?
What is the name of the binary ionic compound?

Query Atom	Metal	Non-Metal
Choose a neutral metal and non-metal element. Write its symbol.	Ca	Br
Write the ground state electron configuration of each element.	[Ar]4s^2	[Ar]4s^23d^104p^5
Indicate the number of valence electrons for each element.	2	7
Will the element gain or lose electrons?	lose	gain
How many electrons are lost or gained by each element?	2	1
What ion is formed after the electrons are lost or gained?	Ca^2+	Br^-
Indicate the number of valence electrons for each ion.	8	8
What is the formula unit of the ionic compound formed by electron transfer from the metal to the non-metal?	CaBr2
What is the name of the binary ionic compound?	calcium bromide