Which atom (Ba or I) would accept electrons from the other atom to satisfy the octet rule?

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Guillermo Richmond

Chemistry

29 December, 19:55

Which atom (Ba or I) would accept electrons from the other atom to satisfy the octet rule?

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Derick · Answer 1

If Ba and I are to bond ionically, the nonmetal will gain electrons, giving it a negative charge, and the metal will lose electrons, giving it a positive charge. So Ba is a metal and I is a nonmetal. Iodine would accept electrons from the other atom.