Cations and Anions

Front

What is the position of Beryllium in the Periodic Table?

Back

Beryllium is located in Group 2, Period 2.

Front

What type of ion is represented by Ca²⁺?

Back

Ca²⁺ is a cation.

Front

How many valence electrons does Aluminum have, and what cation does it form when it loses them?

Back

Aluminum has 3 valence electrons and forms the cation Al³⁺ when it loses them.

Front

What happens to a neutral calcium atom when it loses 2 valence electrons?

Back

It becomes a cation, specifically Ca²⁺.

Front

What does the first group (except hydrogen) on the Periodic Table represent?

Back

The first group represents alkali metals.

Front

Define cation.

Back

A cation is a positively charged ion that has lost one or more electrons.

Front

Define anion.

Back

An anion is a negatively charged ion that has gained one or more electrons.

Front

What is the general trend in ionization energy across a period in the Periodic Table?

Back

Ionization energy generally increases across a period from left to right.

Front

What is the general trend in electronegativity down a group in the Periodic Table?

Back

Electronegativity generally decreases down a group.

Front

What is the charge of an ion formed by Group 1 elements?

Back

Group 1 elements form cations with a charge of +1.