Ionic bonds are formed when atoms become ions by gaining or losing electrons. Chlorine is in a group of elements having seven electrons in their outer shells (see Figure 6). Members of this group tend to gain one electron, acquiring a charge of -1.
Between the community campuses and the main Anchorage campus, over 20,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students are currently enrolled at UAA. This makes it the largest institution of higher learning in the University of Alaska System, as well as the state.
There are 39,740 students enrolled at UT Arlington. This is significantly larger than the average enrollment at other mid tier public institutions. Out of 39,740 students enrolled, 29,883 are undergraduate students (75.2%) and 9,857 are graduate students (24.8%).