FORMATION of IONS
GROUP
Element Name
# of dots for
the ION
Name of
ION
Lost or gained
Lewis diagram
Number of
dots for
neutral atom
Hydrogen
Lithium
1
1 lost
Lithium ion
Sodium
Potassium
Beryllium
Magnesium
Calcium
Boron
Aluminum
Nitrogen
Phosphorus
Oxygen
Sulfur
Fluorine
Chlorine
Helium
Neon
Argon
Hydrogen