State the importance of the noble-gas electron configuration in the formation of ions?

Answer 1

Chemical properties depend on

electron configuration. By either

gaining or losing electrons, an

atom changes its electron configuration and therefore its chemical properties also change.The atoms of an element will

react to achieve a noble-gas configuration. The atoms will either

gain or lose electrons to achieve

such a configuration.

Answer 2

The noble-gas electron configuration is important in ion formation because it represents a stable configuration with a full outer energy level. Atoms tend to gain or lose electrons to achieve this stable configuration, similar to noble gases. This allows ions to become more stable by gaining or losing electrons to mimic the electron configuration of noble gases.