Formation of Ions

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What is an ion?

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A Charged Atom

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Why are ions formed?

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Because atoms want 8 valence electrons

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Which particles change the charge in atoms when ions are formed?

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Electrons

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Cations are...

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Positive

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Anions are...

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Negative

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An atom becomes _________ when it gains electrons.

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Negative

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An atom becomes _______ when it loses electrons.

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Positive

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Na ionizes to a charge of _______

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+1

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Li ionizes to a charge of _________

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+1

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K ionizes to a charge of _________.

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+1