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.
Although close to downtown, much of the campus is connected by a network of paved, outdoor trails. Students at UAA can pursue baccalaureate degrees in over 50 major areas of study with popular programs in nursing, business administration, engineering, accounting and aviation technology.