An electron from each atom feels the attraction from the other atom's nucleus. The attraction by the chlorine atoms is stronger than the attraction by the calcium atom. Two electrons are transferred ...

3rd Period: Sodium to argon—Electrons go into the third energy level. After the third energy level has 8 electrons, the next electron goes into the fourth level. 4th Period: Potassium and ...

sodium + chlorine → sodium chloride magnesium + oxygen → magnesium oxide calcium + chlorine → calcium ... the metal atoms give electrons to the non-metal atoms. The metal atoms become ...

Calcium chloride dries out the air. Salt solution acts as an electrolyte (any substance containing free ions that allows the substance to conduct electricity) allowing iron to lose electrons more ...